02-03-2020, 06:22 PM | #1 |
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Aux Radiator Replacement...
I took my wife's 2015 F85 for a drive today, while driving home I received a "low coolant level" warning and figured it just needed to be topped off.
Got home, started adding coolant and a stream of coolant starting shooting from the grill on the driver's side. From what I can tell this is the, "aux radiator." I have ordered a replacement, even paid 50 bones extra for quicker shipping as this will obviously leave the car out of commission until it gets fixed. I have a few questions for the experts on the forum.... 1). How do I access this radiator? Does the entire bumper need to come off? Access it from the bottom? Etc...? 2). After it is replaced, I am guessing I have to bleed the system? The last BMW I did coolant work on, I remember there was something special sequence of steps I needed to do to bleed the electric water pump....Is this still the case? Or can I just fill it up, park on an incline, and bleed it like a "normal" vehicle. 3). Any other tips you have for me? Thanks in advance! Jake
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I found a video on YouTube for the F30 aux, I am hoping it is that easy. For that one you take out the wheel liner, disconnect the rad and snap in a new one. Fingers-crossed.
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Damn that sucks, definitely looks like a rock or something hit it. I would start by getting it up in the air and removing the undercarriage trays to see if you have enough access to remove it. Worst case you have to remove the front bumper. Not too sure about the bleeding process.
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Don't tell me bad stuff like this...I really don't wanna pull the bumper. I should know on Saturday.
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It is possible I am blind, or perhaps some items aren't shown on the mobile site...? If you have a link to the walkthrough, it would be greatly appreciated. Even searching "aux radiator replacement" and other variations of terms, I came up empty.
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I will get to a full-sized computer and check it out. (Not working on my iPhone, but that could very likely be due to my lack of ability Thanks again!
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