[mainbearing]

Yes. Zerex G48 comes premixed I believe. I used Zerex G40 from parts store for our Audis when I ran out of concentrates.

BTW, I suspect Zerex makes BMW's concentrated coolant in the U.S.

[iqraceworks]

Originally Posted by mainbearing

Yes. Zerex G48 comes premixed I believe. I used Zerex G40 from parts store for our Audis when I ran out of concentrates.

BTW, I suspect Zerex makes BMW's concentrated coolant in the U.S.

Great! Sounds like I'm good to go then!

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

The blue coolant is the only one you should use because it tastes better.

[TunafishE93]

Lol that's funny, i was having a conversation with one of the mechanics at work and they said they made transmission fluid that smelt like grapes so they could charge more. Not sure it that's true but reminded me of that.

Edit
Did a search and didn't find tranny fluid but gear oil..
https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/gm-...e-scent-32-oz/

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Lol grape smelling fluid that's something.

[Gamb1t]

Tranny fluid is some of the worse smelling fluid in an automobile. Grape, peppermint, lavender..... bring it!

[OnlyGerman]

I once put in the green stuff in an emergency situation. I had the system drained with the proper stuff soon after.

[IllSic_Design]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

I just ended up picking up a couple gallons of the Zerex G48 blue coolant that's supposed to work for BMW/Volvo/Mercedes. Hopefully it will be fine to top my system off with.....right?

Perfectly fine. It's whats I've been using since I got the car, track days and all.

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

Tranny fluid is some of the worse smelling fluid in an automobile. Grape, peppermint, lavender..... bring it!

No! That would always come out smelling like BO 'covered up' with deodorant; worse than the BO on its own!

[iqraceworks]

ON A SIDE NOTE......

I found what caused the leak. The previous owner replaced the radiator, and it looks like either he didn't put the clip in that attached the lower radiator hose to the radiator...or it fell out (damn near impossible). I don't know how it hasn't blown off by now.

Anyone know where I can get the clip that holds the bottom radiator hose that's on the passenger side...the the radiator? realoem shows the hose and retaining clips as a complete assembly. I just need the clip!

Thanks guys!!

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

ON A SIDE NOTE......

I found what caused the leak. The previous owner replaced the radiator, and it looks like either he didn't put the clip in that attached the lower radiator hose to the radiator...or it fell out (damn near impossible). I don't know how it hasn't blown off by now.

Anyone know where I can get the clip that holds the bottom radiator hose that's on the passenger side...the the radiator? realoem shows the hose and retaining clips as a complete assembly. I just need the clip!

Thanks guys!!

Pretty sure it only comes with the hose. Where on real OEM does it show seperate? It doesn't show any PN or a seperate entry for just the locking clip, at least for my car.

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Pretty sure it only comes with the hose. Where on real OEM does it show seperate? It doesn't show any PN or a seperate entry for just the locking clip, at least for my car.

That's exactly what the OP is saying; realoem doesn't show it as available separately.

I think a trip to a breakers should get you what you need. Either that or find the cheapest used assembly you can...the clip is low-tech, so you don't need an OE one etc.

[iqraceworks]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Pretty sure it only comes with the hose. Where on real OEM does it show seperate? It doesn't show any PN or a seperate entry for just the locking clip, at least for my car.

No...it doesn't show a separate part number for the clips, just for the entire hose assembly.

There has got to be a way to order just the clips right? I'm assuming there is nothing special about them. I don't want to have to buy the entire hose assembly just to rob one clip off of it.

[Fitz335]

Honestly if you just had a small amount leak out I'd just add the distilled water.

[iqraceworks]

Originally Posted by Fitz335

Honestly if you just had a small amount leak out I'd just add the distilled water.

The lower radiator hose came off......I'm guessing the water pump went until there was no fluid left.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

That's exactly what the OP is saying; realoem doesn't show it as available separately.

I think a trip to a breakers should get you what you need. Either that or find the cheapest used assembly you can...the clip is low-tech, so you don't need an OE one etc.

Ohhh I completely miss read that lol. Mb

[Fitz335]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

The lower radiator hose came off......I'm guessing the water pump went until there was no fluid left.

That's wild, I had to cut mine off when I removed my radiator.

[iqraceworks]

Any idea on where I can get just the clips for the hose??

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Lol grape smelling fluid that's something.

race fuel

http://powerpluslubricants.com/store...eFuelFragrance

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

Any idea on where I can get just the clips for the hose??

black market parts has charge piping clips that look the same, but I don't know if they're actually the same.

they get $15 bucks for them though.

I'd probably try calling pelican or fcpeuro and see if they can sell you one.

[IllSic_Design]

I once used stainless wire(like for safety wiring bolts tight) to hold one of the hoses on when I lost the clip. It held fine for a week or so until I got a new hose, probably would have held forever

[kazbek1]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

Any idea on where I can get just the clips for the hose??

Do you need the whole plastic clip assembly or literally just the little metal clip?