I just found out that I need some coolant. I called the dealer but they're closed. I called Napa, but they told me to call the dealer. Does anyone have any in stock that want to sell to me? or any shops that carry BMW coolant? LMK asap. thanks

I used Zerex G-05 from Checkers. It's almost identical and a lot cheaper.

If you are just topping off, you could put in distilled water for now.

you could also use 50/50 coolant

nonono do NOT use regular auto parts store coolant in a BMW. Use OE coolant, saab or Volvo coolant. You can also try Hawaii Import Parts.

Edited: BMW, Volvo and Saab coolant is G48. Mercedes is G05.

+1 for distilled water as last resort, only use OE coolant though

It is my understanding that Zerex G-05 is almost identical, if not totally identical to BMW's coolant, except for the color, which is the result of a dye only. According to my research Zerex G-05 is the OE coolant for MB.

Where do you guys get your information???

are you saying that in a good way rev, or bad way? LOL

+2 for the water. but its probably tolate now , the dealer ship is probably already open ... and probably w/ a sale.

are you saying that in a good way rev, or bad way? LOL

Well,its definately not good to be giving out bad info. Here, directly from BMW TIS:buttrock :

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/antifreeze.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/antifreeze2.JPG

Here's some more info on coolant/water:

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/coolant.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/coolant2.JPG

This is what initially suggested Zerex G-05 to me.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46962

Any additional input is appreciated.

I've never understood how this premix stuff works but Hawaii Import carries the premix stuff from Mercedes and I think Pentosin.

I've never understood how this premix stuff works but Hawaii Import carries the premix stuff from Mercedes and I think Pentosin.

Where is Hawaii Imports?
Edwin:)

i think the biggest thing about the coolant, is that is phosphate free

and zerez g-05 is phosphate free.....

Where is Hawaii Imports?
Edwin:)
Hawaii Import Parts is right up the street from ward center, its behind revolution motorsports.

Once when I went down to BMW of Honolulu to buy the BMW coolant, they sold me this:

http://www.service-pro.com/SPTAFSpec.pdf

Anybody know how this measures up?