The coolant in these engines is ht-12 green that is UV reactive. Get a black light and inspect the engine bay at night... any leaks or drops will pop imediately :)
Unfortunately no and honestly after further investigation over time the oil filter housing was failing due to it being plastic and the high heat from the engine I think a upgrade to a aluminum housing and a heat exchanger upgrade and u will never see this issue in my opinion
@@Yehoshuasoaress Didn’t you mean to say “fortunately, no” instead of “unfortunately, no”? I ask because my coolant level is very low and I got the message very late on the iDrive! Wish it would have told me sooner! Now I’m worried if I may have caused some damage to my engine. I haven’t driven it and instead switched it off and will buy coolant today to top it off. I think the cap might be the culprit but need to top it off and keep checking it at regular intervals. Also, can I top off with a universal pre-mixed coolant for now? I will be getting it flushed by the mechanic and then will only use the BMW one going forward. Thanks for your response and help 👍🏼
@@YehoshuasoaressBro if only I could buy upgraded aluminium connectors then I’d happily pay for it. Why BMW make these stupid decisions is beyond me 🤦🏻♂️
My B48 230i had a cracked hard coolant line. You are pointing to a hose at 3:31. The tube directly under that hose and under your hand at 3:32 at the upper left of the coolant reservoir, goes under the engine, and cost around $800 to replace. It was breaking a little bit, and losing coolant, couldn't figure out why, and then it broke big... and was easy to see what was wrong. Might want to check it.
Yeah so luckily my hoses where under warranty at the time it cracked for some reason both of mine cracked and bmw replaced both at no cost luckily 800 is a lot and it’s Little hard to diy something like that if u don’t like working on your car 🙏🏼
Yeah my 330i B48 did this recently except all coolant lines then failed the pressure test. So BMW in Australia replaced them all at $2399. Coolant light has come on again this morning but will check when the car has cooled down. I right pain.
Yeah same check the hoses make sure nun are cracking first then. If that doesn’t work If u see dried coolent around the cap when u take it off I was told to either take the cap and replace it or the or ring on the cap
Yeah man it’s planned soon next thing I’ll be installing thats big is the full msport kit ( front and rear bumper , side skirts , steering wheel ) then will continue with the csf heat exchanger and suspension
The coolant in these engines is ht-12 green that is UV reactive. Get a black light and inspect the engine bay at night... any leaks or drops will pop imediately :)
Could the coolant being this low have caused any damage to the engine? Thanks
Unfortunately no and honestly after further investigation over time the oil filter housing was failing due to it being plastic and the high heat from the engine I think a upgrade to a aluminum housing and a heat exchanger upgrade and u will never see this issue in my opinion
@@Yehoshuasoaress Didn’t you mean to say “fortunately, no” instead of “unfortunately, no”?
I ask because my coolant level is very low and I got the message very late on the iDrive! Wish it would have told me sooner!
Now I’m worried if I may have caused some damage to my engine. I haven’t driven it and instead switched it off and will buy coolant today to top it off.
I think the cap might be the culprit but need to top it off and keep checking it at regular intervals.
Also, can I top off with a universal pre-mixed coolant for now?
I will be getting it flushed by the mechanic and then will only use the BMW one going forward.
Thanks for your response and help 👍🏼
@@YehoshuasoaressBro if only I could buy upgraded aluminium connectors then I’d happily pay for it. Why BMW make these stupid decisions is beyond me 🤦🏻♂️
My B48 230i had a cracked hard coolant line. You are pointing to a hose at 3:31. The tube directly under that hose and under your hand at 3:32 at the upper left of the coolant reservoir, goes under the engine, and cost around $800 to replace. It was breaking a little bit, and losing coolant, couldn't figure out why, and then it broke big... and was easy to see what was wrong. Might want to check it.
Yeah so luckily my hoses where under warranty at the time it cracked for some reason both of mine cracked and bmw replaced both at no cost luckily 800 is a lot and it’s Little hard to diy something like that if u don’t like working on your car 🙏🏼
Bro, you could buy that piece for like 60 bucks off “realoem” and replace it yourself in under 15min
I got it done for free or I would have 😮💨
@@nickcho0425 Whats the part number? thanks.
Yeah my 330i B48 did this recently except all coolant lines then failed the pressure test. So BMW in Australia replaced them all at $2399. Coolant light has come on again this morning but will check when the car has cooled down. I right pain.
For both of the tanks dose it matter what type of coolant goes in it
Have the dealer replace all those coolant hoses it’s a common problem with the B48.
They did already when they broke
You need to replace the coolant cap. If around the cap you see white stains or residues it’s the sign of coolant evaporated.
Will do thanks 🙏🏼
Mine got all hoses replaced and yes…coolant goes low after 5k ish miles..I also use the AC all the time..
These are facts 🙏🏼
Great video bro🔥
Good video and advice!👍
I have same issue with coolant . Notice whenever I leave it in the florida sun it happens. Might be the seal no leaks
Yeah same check the hoses make sure nun are cracking first then. If that doesn’t work If u see dried coolent around the cap when u take it off I was told to either take the cap and replace it or the or ring on the cap
It’s a common problem.. you just replace the coolant hose
Ik it’s done and fixed 💪🏼💪🏼
have you thought about putting a heat exchanger like the one of the CSF brand I think it is compatible with the b48
Yeah man it’s planned soon next thing I’ll be installing thats big is the full msport kit ( front and rear bumper , side skirts , steering wheel ) then will continue with the csf heat exchanger and suspension
Wait maybe that will help with my problem hmm🤔
@@Yehoshuasoaress excellent
@@Yehoshuasoaress i think that will keep The engine cooler
How’s the bmw? How many miles on it now
How a update video and a new diy droping these next to weeks but I will say everything is going great
Bro it’s jalen my calve cover broke and my coolant is leaking I got oil on my soarks
Dm me 🤞🏼
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