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Originally posted by mum528+Dec 17 2004, 02:29 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mum528 @ Dec 17 2004, 02:29 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Quote:
Originally posted by liquidtiger720@Dec 14 2004, 01:41 AM
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I have been wrestling with this issue-on this forum- for quite some time trying to clarify my own confusions. I know some will disagree but I am going to say it:
A. First let us forget about the coolant color, to me it is* just a dye and quite frankly it means nothing.
B. Be it green, gold, blue, pink or orange, is it? Some companies did pick orange to distinguish this type of antifreeze from conventional American coolant, which is green or gold. In fact my new Jeep GC has it in pink/orange.
C. If we mix conventional antifreeze with an OAT type in the aluminum system especially if not protected by these types; we will be sending an open invitation to severe corrosion to the system.
D. The most important factor here is to CHANGE COOLANT on time. I do use the BMW recommended stuff at a mere extra $4 over the after market stuff. Not a big deal!
As to the leaking problem?* Replace the existing* with an original t-housing with new gaskets, pour the recommended stuff-whatever the color may be-and take it from there.
Good luck
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i agree taht changing the coolant on time is important.
does the coolant really change to green? I was very confused when i flushed my radiator the other day and it came out green. it was blue when the coolant was first put in (new radiator about 2 years ago.). i even got worried about mixing the coolant types.
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ghead I have seen this happen after the last two changes in my car - I know I put BMW blue in, but when it leaks out it is lime green. There couldn't have been anything left in the last time since I flushed the engine with clean water numerous times before refilling.
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Alrighty I'll do my best to UN
ghead for you; so bear with me here:
Your situation reminds me of the European coolant called Glysantin made by BASF, most Europeans use it. The claim is Glysantin provide protection to the aluminum cylinder head from corrosion by building a a film on the parts of the cooling system: coolant pump T stat. etc.
This particular coolant belongs to the reddish/brownish family of coolants. In fact it does change color to green after it had been used.
Now your BMW coolant change from blue=fresh to green=old. Which all in all = USED/OLD antifreeze to signal you for change! I know you like
I am just thinking a loud with you. ANYONE?
