Coolant is leaking from middle of the engine

Tiny
DIRTY BMW
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  • 2004 BMW 530I
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Hi there I have a bmw 530i and my coolant was low so I filled it and now I have a light smoke coming from the middle of me engine how do I fix that? I haven't done anything yet just trying to look for the problem
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 6:14 PM

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Tiny
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Seems there is a leak around where the smoke is comng from. You would need to find out what and where the leak is coming from to rectify.

A visual inspection is necessary and if it is not easily visible, a pressure test should show.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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Ok thank you I will look at that and get back to you
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Hope it is nothing serious.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 6:42 PM

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