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| 03-27-2017, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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Coolant Flush DIY?
Who has done a coolant flush on their M235i? I know BMW labels the coolant as "lifetime", but I'd like to perform a flush at some point of my ownership. I went to change the coolant on my wife's 2014 X1 (N20) and there wasn't even a drain plug. I'm hoping the 2 series isn't the same way.
Is anyone else planning on a flush?
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| 03-28-2017, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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Get yourself a coolant vacuum tool.. There's lots of different brands too.. I think I paid about $120 for the one I have.
The nice thing about it is that you won't get any air in your cooling system...
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| 03-28-2017, 11:45 AM | #3 |
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I'm sure you can drain and refill in a traditional manner.
But I though I read the dealerships use a computer - may have something to do with the water pump electric driven ? |
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| 03-28-2017, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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Found what I needed. Hopefully this helps other DIYers.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1210850
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