BMW Coolant or Other Type of Coolant?

[antonnyc]

Does it actually matter what type of coolant I should use in my X?

I have used BMW coolant since day one but @ $20 a shot its starting to get expensive.....

What type of coolant do you guys use?

[dkl]

How often do you change your coolant? $20 per gallon of coolant for a change of every 4-5 years isn't what I called expensive.

[Brit6]

Exactly what i was thinking too...

Originally Posted by dkl

How often do you change your coolant? $20 per gallon of coolant for a change of every 4-5 years isn't what I called expensive.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by dkl

How often do you change your coolant? $20 per gallon of coolant for a change of every 4-5 years isn't what I called expensive.

Another question might be why would someone
keep needing coolant? If one is using coolant regularly
perhaps theres a leak.

[antonnyc]

I do have a leak and have no idea where its coming from....I have a post up about it

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...seal-leak.html

Just wondering if I should be using BMW coolant or use other brands as the BMW stuff is pricey....

[motordavid]

Try Search Tab: there are literally pages of threads on coolant brand favorites,
with a dozenish opins on each brand.

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by antonnyc

I do have a leak and have no idea where its coming from....I have a post up about it

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...seal-leak.html

Just wondering if I should be using BMW coolant or use other brands as the BMW stuff is pricey....

if your going to let the coolant leak, you might as well just put the cheap stuff in.

[X5 Meister]

Yes it does. I only use BMW coolant. You should have a gallon in your garage to use as needed.

Originally Posted by antonnyc

Does it actually matter what type of coolant I should use in my X?

I have used BMW coolant since day one but @ $20 a shot its starting to get expensive.....

What type of coolant do you guys use?

[Puddlejumper]

Mercedes did some research on this and the conclusion was that the green didn't provide a stable ph and could promote corrosion. They therefore recommend certain brands that keep the ph near neutral. Its orange in color.

[ECS Tuning]

It is a good idea to continue using the OEM coolant, we do have it available but it may be best to combine it with a few other maintenance items to save on shipping.

BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L > Maintenance > Engine > Coolant - ECS Tuning Inc