BMW SERIE 3 COUPE 2000 Manuel du propriétaire télécharger pdf (Page 128)

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Coolant

Do not add coolant to the cooling

system when the engine is hot,

since escaping coolant can cause

burns.

To avoid the possibility of damage later

on, never use anything other than fac-

tory-approved, nitrite- and amino-free

extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion

inhibitor. Your authorized BMW center

is familiar with the official specifica-

tions.

Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are

hazardous to health. Store antifreeze

and anticorrosion agents in their origi-

nal containers and inaccessible to chil-

dren. Extended-duty antifreeze with

corrosion inhibitor contains the flamma-

ble substance ethyleneglycol. Do not

spill antifreeze containing corrosion

inhibitor on hot engine components,

since it could catch fire and cause seri-

ous burns.<

Comply with the applicable envi-

ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of extended-duty antifreeze with

corrosion inhibitor.<

Checking coolant level

Correct coolant level when the engine

is cold (approx. 687 or 206):

Unscrew the cap from the expansion

tank.

The coolant level is correct when the

end of the red float is aligned with the

upper edge of the filler opening (refer to

the arrow in the illustration or the sche-

matic diagram next to the cap).

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Add coolant

Wait until the engine cools before

removing the cap from the expansion

tank. The coolant gauge needle in the

instrument cluster must be located in

the blue field; otherwise, otherwise, you

could be scalded.

1 Turn the cap slightly counterclock-

wise in order to allow accumulated

pressure to escape. Then open.

2 If the coolant is low, slowly add

coolant until the correct level is

reached – do not overfill.

The coolant is a mixture of water and

extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion

inhibitor. Always maintain the pre-

scribed all-season 50:50 mixture ratio

for year-round protection against inter-

nal corrosion. No other additives are re-

quired.

Replace the coolant every four years.

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