Why does my BMW keep losing coolant?
One issue that may arise in your BMW. Coolant leaks can stem from a handful of problems: damaged radiator, a bad head gasket, or a weak radiator cap. As soon as you notice a coolant leak, you will want to seek professional help right away, as this can lead to very serious problems for your engine.
What happens if you put the wrong coolant in a BMW?
Mixing or using a coolant that is not recommended for a vehicle can lead to corrosion and damage not just to the engine but to components such as the water pump, radiator hoses and cylinder head gasket. If you do mix different-coloured coolants they generally do not mix well and some can form a gel-like substance.
How often do I lose coolant in my car?
I am losing coolant somewhere. It empties enough out of the overflow to trip the low coolant light every 4-5 days. I can not find a leak, it does not smell like it is burning it, and there is no coolant evident in any of the fluids.
What causes coolant level to drop on car?
The lower one was dripping some, causing coolant level to drop over time. The drops were often thrown onto the exhaust, and never did make a puddle on the ground. Here’s a pic of the lower line, that was a leaker on my car. It’s the smaller black hose in the left side of the picture:
Where are the coolant hoses on a 1999 Volvo?
Two radiator hoses, and then the two expansion tank hoses. 1999 models also have hoses in the back there that branch off to the oil cooler which exchanges heat between the oil and coolant. I’m staring at VADIS, and can’t find the actual part numbers for the hoses that run at the back of the engine to the turbocharger.
Where does the coolant come from on a Volvo?
I had this same problem on my ’99 v70 xc – the expansion tank had a crack, coolant leaked and we could not find where it was coming from. Dealer wanted $1000.00 to take the transmission out to find the leak; I knew better and that they just wanted to make $$$$.