coolant brand

[bmw_m3power]

I was told, if I want to fill my coolant I can't use normal ones, I have to use the brand that bmw can take or else I would have green goos or something like that.

my thermostat is bad and I am going to replace my thermostat next week at the mean time my coolant is going down too, my coolant is just above the line a little bit so I don't think it will last till next week.

What kinda coolant brand should I buy?
where can I get it?

[Furious]

use what the dealerships use, i cant remember what type they do use but OEM is best.

[KingScare]

I use prestone..that stuff looks tasty...

[Furious]

i heard prestone isnt good for our cars because the mixture is too rich and causes problems. i dunno i used it once and had no problems though.

[KingScare]

really...damn

[bmw_m3power]

Originally posted by Furious@Jan 14 2004, 03:50 PM
i heard prestone isnt good for our cars because the mixture is too rich and causes problems. i dunno i used it once and had no problems though.

can you please tell me what brand do you use now?

I just bought super tech coolant at walmart, have you guys hear that brand before?

what happen if you use bad coolant?
will something brake?

[Furious]

no not really, i have just heard its best to stick with the dealer stuff. i use the stuff from the dealers, but thats only because i have access to a BMW mechanics shop, they use the OEM stuff.

[bmw_m3power]

Originally posted by Furious@Jan 14 2004, 11:13 PM
no not really, i have just heard its best to stick with the dealer stuff. i use the stuff from the dealers, but thats only because i have access to a BMW mechanics shop, they use the OEM stuff.

oh, ok, is there any way I can get the OEM dealer coolant?

can I buy it from you?

I don't care how much is going ot cost me.

[Furious]

were are you located? i dont want to take your money, just go to the dealership and ask what they recommend for you to use. and go buy it. (call service)

[bmw_m3power]

I live in MA
thanks, I appreciate the info you gave me, I will call the service and ask them but I got the feeling they are going to tell me to go to the dealership and they will change it for me.

[DesmoBob]

$16 at the dealer after BMWCCA discount.