Drained, refilled, and replaced the some of the radiator hoses on my e90 last year. I even had to replace the radiator drain plug. Good thing it wasnt expensive.
Hey Justin I actually posted a while back that I’m interested in buying the very same car as I was inspired by your videos and I got the vehicle. I’m actually watching this video because I’m also planning a road trip soon. Thanks again for the videos
Mine was leaking. Got the low coolant warning. Took it to a garage. They called and said, “ok. We looked at your car. It will cost $2895 to fix your car.” I had it towed to a BMW mechanic. It needed a $150 part called a heater control valve. That’s it! Beware of these guys that try to charge you too much!
Good advice! One more thing to do as part of this topping up is to run the coolant pump purge cycle to vent any possible air that may have found its way into the cooling system. This is done much like a normal coolant system bleed, with the ignition on, you set the climate control to max temperature with the fan on the lowest speed (if present, I also turn the temperature mix wheel located on the central vents to hot), and then fully depress and hold the throttle pedal for 10 seconds. You will hear the coolant pump start to perform the coolant pump purge cycle which lasts around 14 or so minutes. It is typically advised that you connect an intelligent battery charger to prevent your car's battery from possibly being drained, this is especially important if you have to or decide to repeat this process several times.
Hi, when bleeding the system with coolant pump purge cycle, should the reservoir cap be on & the bleed screw open? I will be doing a drain & refill. Thanks
Steve SAS, when I did this, I started by pouring the premixed coolant into the expansion tank with the bleed screw out until there were no bubbles in the coolant spilling out of the bleed hole. I then removed the excess coolant in the expansion tank till the dipstick showed maximum and then ran the purge cycle. I have done this with the expansion tank cap open and closes, doesn’t seem to make a difference. Some people do this with the cap on, and others not. If the cap was on, open it after the purge cycle and top up till max if necessary, then repeat the purge cycle. It’s also a good idea to connect a battery charger/tender when doing this.
@@pfoglar ok thanks for the advice, I will get some BMW coolant & deionized water (seems easier to get than distilled). The bleed screw just seems strange to me, would have thought the idea of it was so air bled from it while the pump purging.
Steve SAS, rather try and get distilled water, deionized water can cause problems in terms of corrosion so I’ve heard. Most pharmacies should have distilled water if you cannot find at parts places.
My BMW e90 recently showed low coolant level in the dash... so at least some models have a sensor.. I find that very reassuring!! I had to refill 1,25 liters or so (It was a leaking hose)
If your coolant level is low, I’d check some hoses and make sure you don’t have a leak somewhere. Really shouldn’t be a whole lot of reasons for lost coolant, even between changes (or at least to where it’s noticeably low). I’m super Type A and wanna know why I’m losing coolant, when that happens. Just went through this on my C10 😂 Good video! Liked it!
Justin Buice word! That’s what I had to do. In my c10, the tank was low. The guy who had installed it (owner before me) installed one that didn’t fit well. So replaced that & thought ok that’s it! Then I kept seeing freaking coolant LOL come to find out I had a slit under one of my hoses that I couldn’t see! Good thing outa all of it, with hose being so cheap (literally like $6 for 10 feet) it’s an easy thing to do to stay ahead of the game!
Another great video... If i may throw my 2 cents in, it's best to regularly check the coolant tank not only to ensure that the coolant is at the correct level, but also if any oil is getting in, this may occur when the oil cooler needs replacing
@@justinbuice cabin temp takes about 20 mins drive time to get hot,then it stays on full temp all the way back to 1/4 on the dial. No codes are showing. Any tips PLEASE
I appreciate your presentation, editing & straight to the point without being harsh on what would happen if we don’t act on it. Anxiety lol. But thanks man subbed for sure.
Seems like the BMWs need quite a lot of topping up! I never filled my old Vectra in 5 years! As opposed to every 1000 miles in my 330d E92. Starting to get concerned now…
It seems like my coolant cap isn't flush to the reservoir when I screw it down. I got a radiator light 2 days ago , but it goes off. Recently got a flush and upper and lower hoses replaced.
the reason you do NOT check the level when it's hot, is because the level will be wrong, it will show wrong, it's an expansion tank which sucks water BACK when the engine is cold... do you see the problem with checking the level when the engine is stll hot ?
you first need to unload what's left of the previous coolant then pour the new one,but even that is not finished because of the air pockets you'll get after that that can damage your engine and cooling system....it's safer to get it to the mechanic to do this
Hey brutha, watch all yur vids. Recently bought an e90 325i. Haven’t done any servicing as of yet but just the other day the fan under the hood started goin off. Was loud so I turned off my car but the fan kept going. Plus I had an overheating light on the dash. Checked my coolant level and it looked empty. Help please lmao.
I've seen some videos recommending tightening the reservoir cap until it can't move anymore, while others, like yours, suggest simply aligning the cap arrow with the arrow printed on the reservoir. Which one is the correct method? I hope you have a moment for a quick response
Love your videos man and one question we have a Bmw 330ix E90 with a broken radiator hose. On e-bay the sellers is in Indiana thinking diy also miles are 154,007. Thanks justin
It is probably okay, Just make sure to use distilled water if you ever completely drain the system and refill it. Regular tap water can harm the cooling system over time but if you just added a small amount I wouldnt worry about it.
My 2019 BMW X3 has had many issues including coolant leaks. The ultimate driving machine must mean how it drives for the first 50k miles. Became the ultimate disaster after that.
Without the float, I'm not sure how you'd be able to accurately top it off, but you should be able to buy a replacement float. I've read that they get brittle and break over time.
Hi! Love your videos! Iv long been eyeing on the e90 and hopefully can find a reliable one soon. Anyway, just wanted to ask you in regards to doing oil change and such on my own. Are we required to do some kind of reset to the car menu and how to do that? Was wondering since the car menu normally displays our next upcoming oil change and the likes.
My 320d E90 is 2006. My only problem is the heater takes about 20 mins to get up to temp. Then it stays on full heat all the way turned back to 1/4 on the dial. Any suggestions as it's showing no codes!!
Thank you for the awesome video, had a coolant light go off on my E84. A quick trip to the BMW dealer and the grocery store and to my surprise, I had to top up 500mL in total 🤯
I wars crazy try to check the coolant after I replace it in I find out that I don't know how the floating stick at all any problem is i cant replace it and how I see no way to stick one inside
My light is still on and I replaced my radiator last night and checked today there’s no leaks, has plenty of coolant, I bled the system unscrewed the bleeding screw ect, I see videos of people re bleeding but they don’t unscrew it from the reservoir tank they just start the process idk if I should re bleed it ?
Yo Justine. I think my water separated from my coolant out the gap. Im in Phoenix so Temps get as hot at 140f road Temps. I was running 60/40. But after 1000 miles the coolant light came on n I was empty in the expansion tank. Should I run 40/60? 40% water 60% coolant? Fyi: no leaks. Pressurized to 21.9psi for 2 min. No head gasket leaks: used a head gasket fumes tester
how many miles do you have on it? it might be time to replace some hoses. The plastic cover on the bottom of the engine makes it hard to pinpoint exactly where the leak is coming from, but maybe if you turn the engine on and look around the engine bay with a flashlight you can see where it's leaking. best of luck!
Late question but if you add coolant and still show the low coolant light, by doing the process to release air bubbles from the system; will the low coolant light will go away?
@@justinbuice it's really cool, I've been trying to find one after seeing yours haha. Love your vids, keep up the great content, just sold my E92 for an E46.
Hey Justin, I love your videos but I have one question. I bought the Lux E90 LCI Halogen V3 angel eyes and installed them. Now, how do I only get the angel eyes to be on like yours? I don’t want any other light besides the angel eyes to be on. Btw, I have a 2009 BMW 328i. I just love the way the white angel eyes look.
I just disable the daytime running lights and then turn the headlight switch one click to the right to turn on the halos without the headlights. But the corner lights will be on with the halos.
Hi Justin, Thank you very much for your very precise and extremely helpful video., I just brought a old 2004 BMW 525i (Gasoline). The vehicle history says the car is was orginaly purchased and registered in Germany and imported to Norway in 2005. I am in Norway (Stavanger). When I checked, I cannot visually see any coolant in the coolant filling chamber. Also the coolant level indicator float is missing. The previous owner who used the car for few months do not know what coolant was used. Is there any way I can find out which coolant I should purchase and how how to fill it with out a float indicator. Also is there anyway to find out which engine oil should I purchase to top it up. Being old car, I cannot depend on the sensors anymore. Appreciate your help.
I assume you've sorted this out by now, ha ha. Any decent coolant brand/use BMW or Mobil 1 oil and buy a float indicator or top up until the dash warning disappears or it's within an inch or so of bottom of the filler cap..
@@justinbuice you think it HAS to be a BMW approved one ? I emergency filled with some regular blue coolant from a hardware store because my car was REALLY low on coolant after I bought it, if I remember correctly it was approved for aluminium block engines (got the n52b30) but definitely not approved for any specific brand
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An alternative to BMW OEM coolant is Zerex G48 and it's already diluted 50/50 with water :) just a tip for those not close to a dealership!
Does it work for all bmws?
I literally just got that rn lol
Thank u
You’re a wizard, my coolant just went low and I was just looking for a video.
Drained, refilled, and replaced the some of the radiator hoses on my e90 last year. I even had to replace the radiator drain plug. Good thing it wasnt expensive.
Hey Justin I actually posted a while back that I’m interested in buying the very same car as I was inspired by your videos and I got the vehicle. I’m actually watching this video because I’m also planning a road trip soon. Thanks again for the videos
Keep making these vids I've had a 2011 328i for a year these vids have been helping me
Mine was leaking. Got the low coolant warning. Took it to a garage. They called and said, “ok. We looked at your car. It will cost $2895 to fix your car.” I had it towed to a BMW mechanic. It needed a $150 part called a heater control valve. That’s it! Beware of these guys that try to charge you too much!
Good advice! One more thing to do as part of this topping up is to run the coolant pump purge cycle to vent any possible air that may have found its way into the cooling system. This is done much like a normal coolant system bleed, with the ignition on, you set the climate control to max temperature with the fan on the lowest speed (if present, I also turn the temperature mix wheel located on the central vents to hot), and then fully depress and hold the throttle pedal for 10 seconds. You will hear the coolant pump start to perform the coolant pump purge cycle which lasts around 14 or so minutes. It is typically advised that you connect an intelligent battery charger to prevent your car's battery from possibly being drained, this is especially important if you have to or decide to repeat this process several times.
Hi, when bleeding the system with coolant pump purge cycle, should the reservoir cap be on & the bleed screw open? I will be doing a drain & refill. Thanks
Steve SAS, when I did this, I started by pouring the premixed coolant into the expansion tank with the bleed screw out until there were no bubbles in the coolant spilling out of the bleed hole. I then removed the excess coolant in the expansion tank till the dipstick showed maximum and then ran the purge cycle. I have done this with the expansion tank cap open and closes, doesn’t seem to make a difference. Some people do this with the cap on, and others not. If the cap was on, open it after the purge cycle and top up till max if necessary, then repeat the purge cycle. It’s also a good idea to connect a battery charger/tender when doing this.
@@pfoglar ok thanks for the advice, I will get some BMW coolant & deionized water (seems easier to get than distilled).
The bleed screw just seems strange to me, would have thought the idea of it was so air bled from it while the pump purging.
Steve SAS, rather try and get distilled water, deionized water can cause problems in terms of corrosion so I’ve heard. Most pharmacies should have distilled water if you cannot find at parts places.
@@pfoglar I've actually dealerships either use distilled, deionized or even tap water. They don't seem to car which lol
I like to put a bit of silicone spray into the cap to easily open it next time instead of just cleaning it
Thanks! How about a coolant flush ?
My BMW e90 recently showed low coolant level in the dash... so at least some models have a sensor.. I find that very reassuring!!
I had to refill 1,25 liters or so
(It was a leaking hose)
I found this video very helpful as it's my first time doing this. Definitely learned a lot from you, thanks so much!
But seriously the most important question is...did you check your blinker fluid?
If your coolant level is low, I’d check some hoses and make sure you don’t have a leak somewhere. Really shouldn’t be a whole lot of reasons for lost coolant, even between changes (or at least to where it’s noticeably low).
I’m super Type A and wanna know why I’m losing coolant, when that happens. Just went through this on my C10 😂
Good video! Liked it!
Thanks! Im going to keep an eye on it. I'll probably replace the hoses soon as preventative maintenance
Justin Buice word! That’s what I had to do. In my c10, the tank was low. The guy who had installed it (owner before me) installed one that didn’t fit well. So replaced that & thought ok that’s it! Then I kept seeing freaking coolant LOL come to find out I had a slit under one of my hoses that I couldn’t see! Good thing outa all of it, with hose being so cheap (literally like $6 for 10 feet) it’s an easy thing to do to stay ahead of the game!
Another great video... If i may throw my 2 cents in, it's best to regularly check the coolant tank not only to ensure that the coolant is at the correct level, but also if any oil is getting in, this may occur when the oil cooler needs replacing
Do you know if it's ok to use 'OEM Premium Antifreeze 50/50 Extended Life-Euro' instead of the BMW brand? Same price but premixed
Caught this upload at "Uploaded 29 seconds ago" haha Now Im gonna go out and check my 330i coolant level. Thanks for the reminder! haha
Nice!
@@justinbuice how much coolant water i should put for my car e60. 1.5 liter is good or no
@@justinbuice cabin temp takes about 20 mins drive time to get hot,then it stays on full temp all the way back to 1/4 on the dial. No codes are showing. Any tips PLEASE
My BMW e90 recently showed low coolant level in the dash, when i open the hood, everything was spill, my coolant container was crack so i replace it
I appreciate your presentation, editing & straight to the point without being harsh on what would happen if we don’t act on it. Anxiety lol. But thanks man subbed for sure.
Thanks for the tip! I will check my coolant level this weekend.
Short and to the point, something simple but nice that you made your own video on it. Nice. Enjoyed the background music too.
My coolant sign just showed up , making my way to Rochester BMW tomorrow am, thanks for the videos and always !
They will overcharge you if they top it off. Its easy to do yourself.
@@TheeRighteousOnee I bought it , I mixed , I did it 😎. Thank you, I also I had to replace the upper radiator hose 💥, it was a bad leak.
Planning a big road trip myself!
Think I will check my coolant leave to, thanks Justin 👍
Great heads up ran into that problem a little while ago I think I watch ur older vid on coolant for help
Seems like the BMWs need quite a lot of topping up! I never filled my old Vectra in 5 years! As opposed to every 1000 miles in my 330d E92.
Starting to get concerned now…
No idea about coolant- but please keep posting car vlog style videos!!
Thanks for the heads up, I'm gonna get some coolant just in case
Great video JB. Don't forget to bleed the coolant lines as needed too.
What do I do if there is no dip stick ? Should I just stop until it looks full?
It seems like my coolant cap isn't flush to the reservoir when I screw it down. I got a radiator light 2 days ago , but it goes off. Recently got a flush and upper and lower hoses replaced.
Thanks a lot my coolant just went completely out and just stopped on me. I didn’t know what to do. Thanks for the video! Running great now
the reason you do NOT check the level when it's hot, is because the level will be wrong, it will show wrong, it's an expansion tank which sucks water BACK when the engine is cold... do you see the problem with checking the level when the engine is stll hot ?
You didn't completely drain it like the directions say to. Did you already do that?
E90s drink a lot of coolant. Gotta top em off often. A Haynes book is way necessary, usually tells a lot.
you first need to unload what's left of the previous coolant then pour the new one,but even that is not finished because of the air pockets you'll get after that that can damage your engine and cooling system....it's safer to get it to the mechanic to do this
For some reason why coolant cap is hard as heck to turn to close it. I have to hold it with both hands to close it
It's the little tips and details that you wouldn't have thought of that makes your videos so good :)
Simple and to the point, great vid
Hey brutha, watch all yur vids. Recently bought an e90 325i. Haven’t done any servicing as of yet but just the other day the fan under the hood started goin off. Was loud so I turned off my car but the fan kept going. Plus I had an overheating light on the dash. Checked my coolant level and it looked empty. Help please lmao.
Fill the resevoir with a 50/50 mix of distilled water and coolant and then check for leaks
Bro you are right on time 👍 My check coolant light came on twice already
I was always told to top up when the engine is running to prevent airlock is that correct.,but obviously when it's engine cold
No. With this one just fill up to where he shows the mark and run the air purge procedure.
Live your videos justice
Great video! I couldn't figure out what the diagram on the side of my reservoir was trying to tell me 😅
Do I just add coolant and water 50/50 I never added any before,and idk if I have to drain the reservoir if theres dirty bad coolant in there
I've seen some videos recommending tightening the reservoir cap until it can't move anymore, while others, like yours, suggest simply aligning the cap arrow with the arrow printed on the reservoir.
Which one is the correct method?
I hope you have a moment for a quick response
Great video and love the tips! I agree, no reason to go aftermarket for this fluid since the BMW coolant is competitively priced.
Brilliant video, thanks! Very clear and straightforward.
Justin,
I like your videography...how did you get this effect at 0:36 (when you trace the expansion tank)..
Thank you so much. This was useful to me. Very clear presentation
My coolant indicator jus came on last nite, then u dropped this video😳
Good timing!
What would happen if i dont add distilled water?
Not taking care of the fluid killed my 328xi :(
R.I.P
Love your videos man and one question we have a Bmw 330ix E90 with a broken radiator hose. On e-bay the sellers is in Indiana thinking diy also miles are 154,007. Thanks justin
I just topped of mine with original bmw coolant but instead of using distilled water I used regular water did I just ruin my bmw ???
It is probably okay, Just make sure to use distilled water if you ever completely drain the system and refill it. Regular tap water can harm the cooling system over time but if you just added a small amount I wouldnt worry about it.
Justin Buice I used regular drinking water from the store like Costco and the bmw coolant and just topped off my light dash was saying low coolant
Man, your yt chanel is on fire lately. 🔥
bro your videos are great
Thanks!
My 2019 BMW X3 has had many issues including coolant leaks. The ultimate driving machine must mean how it drives for the first 50k miles. Became the ultimate disaster after that.
Hi justin, how if we doesnt know what kind of coolant install in our BMW before? Can we just mix it up with the new one, with different brand?
Someone answer please
Thanks for this short to the point video.
Justin is THE bimmer Channel
like your videos :) , my coolant float is missing, what's the standard fill? thanks!
Without the float, I'm not sure how you'd be able to accurately top it off, but you should be able to buy a replacement float. I've read that they get brittle and break over time.
this was very much needed, thank you!
Can I do this same process on my bmw f30 ?
The engine should be cold when doing this check/refill as hot water expands and will give a false reading.
Do you know where I could buy a antifreeze float stick ? For some reason my bmws is gone and I don’t know how 😅
Thanks for your help. Appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Just checked my coolant for the FIRST TIME EVER today and…I need to go buy some fluids and distilled water 😭
Thanks! My light just came on for this.
Hi! Love your videos! Iv long been eyeing on the e90 and hopefully can find a reliable one soon. Anyway, just wanted to ask you in regards to doing oil change and such on my own. Are we required to do some kind of reset to the car menu and how to do that? Was wondering since the car menu normally displays our next upcoming oil change and the likes.
my cap doesnt actually click when closed; is that ok?
My 320d E90 is 2006. My only problem is the heater takes about 20 mins to get up to temp. Then it stays on full heat all the way turned back to 1/4 on the dial.
Any suggestions as it's showing no codes!!
Hey Justine can you please tell me why my BMW X5 sounds like it’s on like the air when the car is turned Off
Buice has the JUICE! YES!
Thank you for the awesome video, had a coolant light go off on my E84. A quick trip to the BMW dealer and the grocery store and to my surprise, I had to top up 500mL in total 🤯
I wars crazy try to check the coolant after I replace it in
I find out that I don't know how the floating stick at all any problem is i cant replace it and how I see no way to stick one inside
Thanks for the coolant help gonna go check mines 👍🏽
Just got the warning sign so here I go! Thanks for the video :)
My light is still on and I replaced my radiator last night and checked today there’s no leaks, has plenty of coolant, I bled the system unscrewed the bleeding screw ect, I see videos of people re bleeding but they don’t unscrew it from the reservoir tank they just start the process idk if I should re bleed it ?
Yo Justine. I think my water separated from my coolant out the gap. Im in Phoenix so Temps get as hot at 140f road Temps. I was running 60/40. But after 1000 miles the coolant light came on n I was empty in the expansion tank. Should I run 40/60? 40% water 60% coolant?
Fyi: no leaks. Pressurized to 21.9psi for 2 min.
No head gasket leaks: used a head gasket fumes tester
Nice what is with motor Oil ??
I have a coolant leak on my E60 (N52). Its coming down next to the passenger side wheel. I have to add coolant every two weeks. Any ideas?
how many miles do you have on it? it might be time to replace some hoses. The plastic cover on the bottom of the engine makes it hard to pinpoint exactly where the leak is coming from, but maybe if you turn the engine on and look around the engine bay with a flashlight you can see where it's leaking. best of luck!
@@justinbuice thank you. I'm going to remove the plastic cover on the bottom and look closely with a flashlight. It has 137k. Thanks for the video.
there is a process to release air after you add coolant I think. It's not right I think just to add coolant and go
Late question but if you add coolant and still show the low coolant light, by doing the process to release air bubbles from the system; will the low coolant light will go away?
@@Asphalt-_DeAtH do you have to bleed the system first tho? And then once that’s done u add coolant or nah
Great video! Bro where did you get the hat!?
Thanks! My friend gave it to me a while ago
@@justinbuice it's really cool, I've been trying to find one after seeing yours haha. Love your vids, keep up the great content, just sold my E92 for an E46.
So I put coolant yesterday an the guy said it was full but then I looked in my coolant an the stick is not their? What does that mean?
I checked my coolant level. When I took off the cap I can see coolant all the way up to the top, but the float is way down. Any idea?
Distilled water or deionized water ? BMW recommends deionized water
Does this method work for a BMW 116i 2009 model? Or do I have to bleed it after?
i did this & my car started over heating :/
Hey Justin, I love your videos but I have one question. I bought the Lux E90 LCI Halogen V3 angel eyes and installed them. Now, how do I only get the angel eyes to be on like yours? I don’t want any other light besides the angel eyes to be on. Btw, I have a 2009 BMW 328i. I just love the way the white angel eyes look.
You have to get the car coded and disable the corner lights feature
I just disable the daytime running lights and then turn the headlight switch one click to the right to turn on the halos without the headlights. But the corner lights will be on with the halos.
The most helpful vid thank you bud
do you use regular water or what time of water do you need too use
Distilled water
Excellent channel! Thank you!
Great job Justin, Thanks!
How much coolant do I need?
You don’t need to Flush what was in there before out?
If I went over by a bit would it cause problems?
Hi Justin, Thank you very much for your very precise and extremely helpful video., I just brought a old 2004 BMW 525i (Gasoline). The vehicle history says the car is was orginaly purchased and registered in Germany and imported to Norway in 2005. I am in Norway (Stavanger). When I checked, I cannot visually see any coolant in the coolant filling chamber. Also the coolant level indicator float is missing. The previous owner who used the car for few months do not know what coolant was used. Is there any way I can find out which coolant I should purchase and how how to fill it with out a float indicator. Also is there anyway to find out which engine oil should I purchase to top it up. Being old car, I cannot depend on the sensors anymore. Appreciate your help.
I assume you've sorted this out by now, ha ha. Any decent coolant brand/use BMW or Mobil 1 oil and buy a float indicator or top up until the dash warning disappears or it's within an inch or so of bottom of the filler cap..
Amazing video bro!! Thank yoU so much!
But if want to add water Do i leave the engine running? Please
On both my bmw that I have the coolant is green not blue is that bad
Green is the wrong type. Next time you flush your coolant, make sure to refill it with a BMW approved formula which is blue
@@justinbuice you think it HAS to be a BMW approved one ? I emergency filled with some regular blue coolant from a hardware store because my car was REALLY low on coolant after I bought it, if I remember correctly it was approved for aluminium block engines (got the n52b30) but definitely not approved for any specific brand
That should be okay. As long as it’s for aluminum engines.
My coolant level is fine but my engine is overheating really fast …what can it be ???
Man my bmw just turn on the check engine soon light what are the things that can cause that? Can u tell me i don't know a solution
Just run the codes with a scanner
Love your video man I have same car as you do I save a lot money watching your videos thanks man I appreciate it 😀😀 keep it up Brodie
Glad I can help!
I really appreciate it hey I have a question I’m go on road trip tomorrow where can I get a coolant ? From bmw or can I used another coolant bro