Coolant Level low

Maxboy2012 · 06-03-2012, 10:38 AM

I have 23K km on my F10 528I. I needed to top up 6 times with more than 1.5L water each into the tank within the past 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap for my car. The problem is still not solved.

Has any one come across such probelm?

Thanks.

c-hri-s · 06-03-2012, 02:50 PM

My Land Rover Freelander did exactly this. They had to replace the engine in the end.

Keep on at the dealers. Likely there's a leak somewhere, and if it's internal it's probably cheaper to put a new block in.

Maxboy2012 · 06-04-2012, 10:45 AM

C-hri-s, thanks for your advice. I will leave my car to the BMW HK next week. Let see what they can do about it.

JNoSol · 06-05-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxboy2012

I have 23K km on my F10 528I. I needed to top up 6 times with more than 1.5L water each into the tank within the past 3 months. BMW HK did a pressure test and changed the water tank cap for my car. The problem is still not solved.

Has any one come across such probelm?

Thanks.

This isn't normal, any leak spots where you parked? Heavy white smokes coming out of the exhaust?

Maxboy2012 · 06-07-2012, 06:39 AM

None of these happened. I took my car back to the dealer. They said that they would look into the matter for me. It may take 10ish days. They really don t have a clue.

BestManWins · 06-11-2012, 10:33 PM

Hate to think where those 9 liters of water went to .... but hey, you sure it's the engine coolant you are talking about? The nearest I have heard about that much water taken in is the tank for the wiper washer's.

Maxboy2012 · 06-13-2012, 10:16 AM

Got my car back after 5days. They found a leakage in the radiator and replaced the whole thing for me. To my surprise, after 18mths of normal driving, how could this be happened? It really makes me have a second thought on the Gran Coupe.

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c-hri-s First Lieutenant 22 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2012 F10 535d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	My Land Rover Freelander did exactly this. They had to replace the engine in the end. Keep on at the dealers. Likely there's a leak somewhere, and if it's internal it's probably cheaper to put a new block in. __________________ 2012 F10 535d M Sport, Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Piano Black Trim, 19" 351M, Sport Automatic Transmission, Reversing Assist Camera, Powered Boot Lid, Soft Close Doors, Folding/dimming mirrors, Elec. fr seats, Surround View, Heads-up display, BMW Business Speakers, M rear spoiler, Sun protection glass, Visibility pack, Media Package Pro
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Maxboy2012 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F10 528I Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	C-hri-s, thanks for your advice. I will leave my car to the BMW HK next week. Let see what they can do about it.
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Maxboy2012 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F10 528I Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	None of these happened. I took my car back to the dealer. They said that they would look into the matter for me. It may take 10ish days. They really don t have a clue.
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BestManWins Private 13 Rep 57 Posts Drives: G30 530i Msports Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Hate to think where those 9 liters of water went to .... but hey, you sure it's the engine coolant you are talking about? The nearest I have heard about that much water taken in is the tank for the wiper washer's. __________________ 2011 F10 535i . Xirallic Sophisto Gray . Oyster . Black Dakota Leather. Delivered on 22 Dec 2010 2004 - E60 530i Olivin Green :: 1996 - E39 523i Titanium Silver :: 1992 - E36 318i Vulcangrau :: 1990 - E30 316i Alpine White
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Maxboy2012 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F10 528I Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Got my car back after 5days. They found a leakage in the radiator and replaced the whole thing for me. To my surprise, after 18mths of normal driving, how could this be happened? It really makes me have a second thought on the Gran Coupe.
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