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Is bmw coolant the only coolant i can use?
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09-03-2017, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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Is bmw coolant the only coolant i can use?
I am kinda in a sticky situation. I need to replace the radiator in my car as well as put coolant in. being how it is labor day weekend bmw will be closed until Tuesday. I need to get the car running by Tuesday for work. So is there any other coolants that i can substitue for the bmw coolant or is that a no no?
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09-03-2017, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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I believe pentosin NF meets the requirements, but don't qoute me on that.
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09-03-2017, 06:36 PM | #3 | |
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BMW-compatible coolants: 1. Zerex G-05 (can be found at auto parts stores) 2. Pentosin NF 3. Castrol NF 4. Volvo (seriously!) 5. Glysantin G48 6. Any other nitrate free, phosphate free coolant (also known as a HOAT coolant) Your easiest solution will be G-05 since it's almost everywhere. Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 09-03-2017 at 06:42 PM.. |
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09-03-2017, 07:21 PM | #5 |
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Haha, oddly I have the opposite problem I have been seeing a lot more Pentosin stocked at auto parts stores now, though, which is really awesome.
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09-03-2017, 07:33 PM | #6 | |
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Edit: nevermind I just looked it up, there are currently 47 coolant manufacturers currently operational. |
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09-04-2017, 02:14 AM | #8 | |
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09-04-2017, 07:59 AM | #10 |
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Pentosin NF is what I am running right now. I have all but the Volvo coolant easily accessible to me. The Pentosin was a lot cheaper than the BMW stuff and basically the same
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09-04-2017, 01:39 PM | #13 |
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This is not true. Oil, yes, but not coolant.
Coolant is extremely specific on what it's compatible with. Certain types of coolants cannot ever be mixed, and certain types of engine blocks cannot use certain types of coolant. The result of mixing incompatible coolants or using incorrect coolant ranges from forming a gel-like sludge to pitting metal in extreme cases. Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 09-07-2017 at 08:03 AM.. |
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You can use Amsoil Coolant.
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09-04-2017, 05:08 PM | #15 | |
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Just like gasoline have various mixtures depending on brand and octane ratings. My car loves Shell or Mobile... hates Sunoco. |
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09-06-2017, 03:44 PM | #17 | |
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Same here, Zerex G05(and G48, which I have used the last 2 times changing coolant) is always on the shelf at the local O'reillys. I have never seen Pentosin at any auto parts store. |
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09-06-2017, 04:31 PM | #18 |
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09-08-2017, 07:12 AM | #20 | |
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Just checked online for my local store and they have the power steering fluid, brake fluid, multiple coolants, and hydraulic fluid from Pentosin in store stock. |
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09-12-2017, 09:31 PM | #21 |
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There are multiple coolants that are suitable. However, finding one that's right can be difficult. You definitely want one that's phosphate free, and compatible with aluminum radiators. There are a number of options, but many of the widely available at the local autozone won't work. The BMW sourced coolant is not overpriced, and removes the guesswork.
If you use the wrong coolant, it may corrode the inside of the engine and/or clog the radiator and the AC heat exchanger. |
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11-24-2017, 10:30 PM | #22 |
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I changed my waterpump and thermostat this weekend and 3 quarts of BMW coolant was not enough so I added a quart of Pentofrost blue from autozone and the car runs cooler than previously.
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