Coolant

Tiny
D REECE
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  • 2016 BMW 118D
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I have just topped up my coolant tank with windscreen wash fluid. The coolant tank looks like a windscreen wash tank. Is this a major problem?
Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 2:55 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Not really, but to be safe you should drain the system and add fresh coolant.

Here is a guide to help you get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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Very many thanks for your very helpful answer.

Kind regards,

D Reece.
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Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 AT 2:22 AM

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