Check Coolant Light!!help!! 2002 3.0

[chen 02 e46]

So, the check coolant has been on for like a week now. What kind of coolant do i need and where do i put it? all advice is welcomed

thanks everyone

[Aimster]

you have a check coolant light?

My coolant needed to be filled and I saw no such light

[CanadianX5]

Put in some pre mixed coolant (50-50).
Follow the instructions on the coolant resivoir.

P.S.
Never drive with the check coolant light on.
At least know how much coolant is in the engine if its on.
Overheating your engine is really bad.

[chen 02 e46]

aight thanks for the advice so i can use any coolant and not have to make appointment with BMW? anti-freeze is coolant right?

again thanks guys

[Aimster]

I got my coolant (anti-freeze) at pepboys and it worked fine.

I just picked up whatever was on sale.

[chubyball]

I would purchase the coolant from BMW dealer, but not from anywhere else.

[chen 02 e46]

is it ok to just add some water for now?

[chubyball]

Buy the distill water from the bottle, not from faucet.

[serbstyle1]

I have the same light. Except for the fact that i filled my coolant and it still comes on. Im thinking that it might be the sensor. Let me know if you find anything out.

[chen 02 e46]

Originally Posted by serbstyle1

I have the same light. Except for the fact that i filled my coolant and it still comes on. Im thinking that it might be the sensor. Let me know if you find anything out.

urs might be leaking. should take to bmw specialist to check