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      12-07-2009, 05:06 PM   #13
06E90Rostik
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Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i
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Originally Posted by AlanAZ View Post
Bentley recommends replacing the O-ring on the drain plug, which is not listed a separate part. I just replaced the entire plug, they are just a few dollars. Torque to 22in-lb.

Also, BMW warns not to subject the pump to straight coolant, it must be mixed with water outside the engine.

For service in Arizona, I went to 60/40 water/coolant with 1 bottle Redline water wetter.
Can you tell the part # for the plug, I have spend like 30 minutes looking at diagrams on realoem.com with no luck. Will do this DIY on my Christmas break along with oil change
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