Newly bought e90 320i is this coolant level right?

Edgarr · 10-25-2019, 05:25 AM

Hi just wondering as I have not touched or replaced any coolant if this level of coolant is correct. Shouldn’t the bottom bobble be hitting the top of the cap? The engine had been off for two hours at this point. Name: 01FCA714-449F-4642-B730-A886E91257AA.jpg
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Silver Streek · 10-25-2019, 06:11 AM

Looks a little high to me. As you say I think the bottom bobble should be no higher than the top of the tank filler.

Phil325i · 10-25-2019, 06:12 AM

Looks slightly high. You could suck a little out with a syringe. I probably wouldn't bother, it will drop a little over time anyway...

Tambohamilton · 10-25-2019, 11:17 PM

Correct, it's overfull. Personally I'd take some out, so it's got sufficient expansion volume.

Edgarr · 11-04-2019, 10:59 AM

Cheers guys, bought a cheap syringe from amazon and its now at the proper level.

Cheers for the advice as always.

rasa bmw · 11-05-2019, 12:10 AM

keep an eye on it,,might have been filled to mask leakage etc etc also i would take a little more out and add some coolant (neat) jsut incase they just topped up with water,,or maybe just get the mix tested foe strength

10-25-2019, 05:25 AM	#1
Edgarr New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 320i, Mondeo ST220 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 320i M Sport [0.00]	Newly bought e90 320i is this coolant level right? Hi just wondering as I have not touched or replaced any coolant if this level of coolant is correct. Shouldn’t the bottom bobble be hitting the top of the cap? The engine had been off for two hours at this point.
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10-25-2019, 06:11 AM	#2
Silver Streek Lieutenant 119 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 325d E91 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Moon iTrader: (0)	Looks a little high to me. As you say I think the bottom bobble should be no higher than the top of the tank filler.
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10-25-2019, 06:12 AM	#3
Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Looks slightly high. You could suck a little out with a syringe. I probably wouldn't bother, it will drop a little over time anyway... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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10-25-2019, 11:17 PM	#4
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,909 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Correct, it's overfull. Personally I'd take some out, so it's got sufficient expansion volume.
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11-04-2019, 10:59 AM	#5
Edgarr New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 320i, Mondeo ST220 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 320i M Sport [0.00]	Cheers guys, bought a cheap syringe from amazon and its now at the proper level. Cheers for the advice as always.
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11-05-2019, 12:10 AM	#6
rasa bmw Colonel 243 Rep 2,026 Posts Drives: 640d sport/f31 330d x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: northumberland iTrader: (0)	keep an eye on it,,might have been filled to mask leakage etc etc also i would take a little more out and add some coolant (neat) jsut incase they just topped up with water,,or maybe just get the mix tested foe strength
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