Coolant

2016 BMW 118D
10,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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D REECE
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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?
Jul 24, 2017 at 2:55 AM
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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

Jul 24, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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MAXIMILIAM
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Very many thanks for your very helpful answer.

Kind regards,

D Reece.
Jul 25, 2017 at 2:22 AM
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