Low coolant

X548i20" · #1 12-31-2013, 01:18 AM

Filled it up with coolant/distilled water mix. Took about 12 ozs.
I hope this is a normal replenishment.

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gregg3gs · #2 12-31-2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by X548i20"

Filled it up with coolant/distilled water mix. Took about 12 ozs.
I hope this is a normal replenishment.

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Start paying attention next time you see a low coolant level and such.
This will indicate you have issues.
Now, if it takes a while, then you still have issues but you have more time to get to them and get them sorted out (if that makes sense).

3Series · #3 01-02-2014, 10:45 AM

I had to replace the seal around my coolant level sensor last summer which meant replacing the sensor itself. Fluid was leaking out.

Mr.X5_3.0si-retired · #4 12-30-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 3Series

I had to replace the seal around my coolant level sensor last summer which meant replacing the sensor itself. Fluid was leaking out.

just noticed a coolant leak on my X5 3.0si this morning.. it was coming from the base of the expansion tank, the one corner where the hose plugs in, i'm hoping it's the sensor you mentioned above..

anyone have a DIY for expansion tank?

CrazyOneToo · #5 01-14-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.X5_3.0si

just noticed a coolant leak on my X5 3.0si this morning.. it was coming from the base of the expansion tank, the one corner where the hose plugs in, i'm hoping it's the sensor you mentioned above..

anyone have a DIY for expansion tank?

I have to change mine out too. Anyone know of a DIY for our X vehicles?

Mr.X5_3.0si-retired · #6 01-14-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyOneToo

I have to change mine out too. Anyone know of a DIY for our X vehicles?

From what I seen it's just 2 bolts, possibly 10mm.. Then disconnecting the 2 hoses.. I just got my fixed at the indie shop I always goto.. $300, tank was $180 than labour.. Took them less an hr I think

CrazyOneToo · #7 01-27-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.X5_3.0si

From what I seen it's just 2 bolts, possibly 10mm.. Then disconnecting the 2 hoses.. I just got my fixed at the indie shop I always goto.. $300, tank was $180 than labour.. Took them less an hr I think

OK thanks. Got it changed out pretty easy.

fast4d · #8 01-03-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by X548i20"

Filled it up with coolant/distilled water mix. Took about 12 ozs.
I hope this is a normal replenishment.

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I refilled with about 20 oz. twice in two months. I could see blueish residue from coolant underneath tank. took it in and they found crack in expansion tank/reservior (warranty)