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Substitute for BMW Blue Coolant?
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02-19-2020, 12:41 PM | #23 |
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Yes. Zerex G48 comes premixed I believe. I used Zerex G40 from parts store for our Audis when I ran out of concentrates.
BTW, I suspect Zerex makes BMW's concentrated coolant in the U.S. |
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02-19-2020, 12:42 PM | #24 |
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02-19-2020, 01:36 PM | #25 |
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The blue coolant is the only one you should use because it tastes better.
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02-19-2020, 01:45 PM | #26 |
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Lol that's funny, i was having a conversation with one of the mechanics at work and they said they made transmission fluid that smelt like grapes so they could charge more. Not sure it that's true but reminded me of that.
Edit Did a search and didn't find tranny fluid but gear oil.. https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/gm-...e-scent-32-oz/ Last edited by TunafishE93; 02-19-2020 at 06:16 PM.. |
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02-19-2020, 03:11 PM | #30 |
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Perfectly fine. It's whats I've been using since I got the car, track days and all.
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02-19-2020, 03:30 PM | #31 |
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02-19-2020, 04:56 PM | #32 |
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ON A SIDE NOTE......
I found what caused the leak. The previous owner replaced the radiator, and it looks like either he didn't put the clip in that attached the lower radiator hose to the radiator...or it fell out (damn near impossible). I don't know how it hasn't blown off by now. Anyone know where I can get the clip that holds the bottom radiator hose that's on the passenger side...the the radiator? realoem shows the hose and retaining clips as a complete assembly. I just need the clip! Thanks guys!!
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02-19-2020, 05:13 PM | #33 | |
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02-19-2020, 05:19 PM | #34 | |
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I think a trip to a breakers should get you what you need. Either that or find the cheapest used assembly you can...the clip is low-tech, so you don't need an OE one etc. |
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02-19-2020, 05:19 PM | #35 | |
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There has got to be a way to order just the clips right? I'm assuming there is nothing special about them. I don't want to have to buy the entire hose assembly just to rob one clip off of it.
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02-19-2020, 05:31 PM | #36 |
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Honestly if you just had a small amount leak out I'd just add the distilled water.
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02-19-2020, 05:37 PM | #37 |
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02-19-2020, 05:46 PM | #38 |
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Ohhh I completely miss read that lol. Mb
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02-19-2020, 05:55 PM | #39 |
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That's wild, I had to cut mine off when I removed my radiator.
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02-19-2020, 06:10 PM | #41 |
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02-19-2020, 06:14 PM | #42 |
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black market parts has charge piping clips that look the same, but I don't know if they're actually the same.
they get $15 bucks for them though. I'd probably try calling pelican or fcpeuro and see if they can sell you one. |
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02-19-2020, 06:40 PM | #43 |
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I once used stainless wire(like for safety wiring bolts tight) to hold one of the hoses on when I lost the clip. It held fine for a week or so until I got a new hose, probably would have held forever
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02-19-2020, 06:50 PM | #44 |
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