Pentosin – Pentofrost NF (G11) Silicate European Concentrate Antifreeze / Coolant – 1.5 Liters (Part No. 8114117)
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What kind of coolant does a 2008 BMW 328i take?
Pentosin 1.5 Liter Blue Concentrate Antifreeze.
What antifreeze is OK for BMW?
Genuine BMW green HT-12 antifreeze for optimal cooling system performance. Compatible with all BMW models.
Is BMW coolant blue or green?
Green is backwards compatible with blue and can be used on cars before 2018. However, BMW does not advise using the older blue formula on cars made after January, 2018. The green coolant includes silicates, which add extra protection for cooling internals but the coolant must be replaced every two years.
How much coolant does a 2008 BMW 328i take?
2 gallons total. 1 gal BMW coolant +1 gal distilled water.
How much coolant Do I need BMW 328i?
Engines used in BMW E90 automatic transmission models hold about 8.2 liters of coolant, manual transmission models hold 8.4 liters.
Can I use Prestone 50/50 in my BMW?
Yes. Prestone is an OAT coolant/antifreeze but also contains anti-corrosion ingredients to protect your cooling system. It can be used in all cars effectively, offering the same levels of protection, and without any damage. We offer a guarantee that Prestone is suitable for all cars and engine materials.
Why does BMW use blue coolant?
We recommend using BMW’s “Blue” coolant in your car because it is silicate & phosphate free, and has a much longer lifespan inside of your car’s cooling system.
Can I use Autozone coolant in my BMW?
1. Go buy a gallon of coolant from your BMW dealer (DO NOT use any other coolant brand).
How do you fill coolant in a BMW 328i?
Does BMW coolant need to be mixed with water?
Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the good coolant.
Can I mix green and blue coolant BMW?
Looks like they’re compatible and green can be mixed in with cars filled with blue but not the other way around. Pasted from getbmwparts: BMW HT-12 can be used in any vehicle that currently contains G48 coolant (blue), but G48 should not continue to be used in vehicles that were originally filled with HT-12.
What happens if you put the wrong coolant in a BMW?
Using the wrong engine coolant can gradually lead to corrosion and damage to the water pump, radiator, radiator hoses and cylinder gasket. This can lead to damage to the engine in the worst case.
What color is BMW antifreeze?
for BMW OEM Genuine Antifreeze Coolant Blue Color Part Number 82141467704.
How long does BMW coolant last?
How often should you change coolant in a BMW? Typically, you should have your BMW coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time.
How much does BMW charge for coolant flush?
The average cost for a BMW 328i coolant change is between $276 and $315. Labor costs are estimated between $151 and $191 while parts are priced at $124.
How do you bleed the cooling system on a 2008 BMW 328i?
How do you top up BMW coolant?
How do you flush a BMW cooling system?
With the entire cooling system drained, it’s time to do a quick flush using distilled water. With all the drain plugs back in place, fill the system with distilled water. Turn the car on and put the heater on max. Run the engine until it reaches the normal working temperature and opens the thermostat.
What is blue antifreeze?
Antifreeze Blue is a full concentrate which meets BS6580 and contains the same pure ethylene glycol and anti-corrosive additives as the Red. Its application is for protection for up to a maximum of 2 years.
Is Prestone coolant BMW approved?
Optimal formula for all BMW ®; All Mini ®; All Volvo ®; Mercedes ® older than 2014; Volkswagen ® older than 1997; Audi ® older than 1997; Jaguar ® older than 1999, Porsche ® older than 1996. This technology regulates your engine’s temperature, prevents freezing and protects the engine from corrosion.
Can I put regular antifreeze in my BMW?
Yes, run tap fluid but do a complete drain when you get the proper fluid. I purchase only OEM fluid because extra 2 bucks is worth saving the possible extra wear on the engine.
Can I mix Prestone with BMW coolant?
Prestone all makes long life coolant is OAT coolant, is compatible with BMW coolant, will not change the color of your coolant. It meets all ASTM specs for BMW’s.
Why is my BMW coolant low?
Reasons Why Your Coolant Might Be Low leak in radiator. leak in radiator hoses. leak in water pump. damaged or broken radiator seal.
Is green coolant compatible with blue?
Coolant (Ethylene Glycol) is usually green, yellow, red, purple, orange or blue. These colors are not indicative of the formula used. Most coolants can be mixed without fear.