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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
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Hi,
oh got the low coolant warning coming up on the way to work this morning. I haven't noticed any specific drips anywhere... should i be worried?
What is the preferred coolant to refill her with? It's a '55 V8 ?
cheers cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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 8th Oct 2013 9:45 am |
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Cellerdweller
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: Macclesfield
Posts: 1315
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Hi
check the coolant level in the reservoir if it's showing full and there's definitely no leaks I would suspect the sensor mounted in the reservoir is playing up assuming it's the same on the v8 as the tdv6 .its not available separately you have to replace the reservoir .do a search on here there's plenty of info about it .  You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
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| 8th Oct 2013 9:58 am |
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WillyEckerslike
Member Since: 22 Aug 2013
Location: Out in the world
Posts: 967
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There's two possible scenarios here. The first is that there genuinely is insufficient coolant in your cooling system, in which case you should only worry if little things like your engine exploding and becoming a supernova with a heat to rival the sun bother you.
Or it could be the low level sensor on the fritz, and you need to spend 15 quid to replace it.
Easy way to find out which it is, is open the bonnet and have a look.
Last edited by WillyEckerslike on 8th Oct 2013 10:23 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 8th Oct 2013 10:02 am |
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mattgreen
Member Since: 15 Sep 2009
Location: Worksop
Posts: 211
 
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I intermittently had a similar issue a few years ago, especially when driving uphill under load.
I topped up the coolant with about 100ml (so not very much) and haven't had any issues since.
[If topping up it is important to follow the mix instructions to ensure you are not diluting or enriching the coolant mix - its thermal properties (resistance to freezing and overheating) depend upon the mix with water being correct.]
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| 8th Oct 2013 10:20 am |
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WillyEckerslike
Member Since: 22 Aug 2013
Location: Out in the world
Posts: 967
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Cellardweller, the sensor is available separately, though I've only seen it as a pattern part, not genuine.
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| 8th Oct 2013 10:28 am |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
Posts: 310
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anyone got a picture I can send to the oh showing where to check the coolant level? cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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| 8th Oct 2013 10:39 am |
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Cellerdweller
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: Macclesfield
Posts: 1315
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Oops sorry was not aware it could be purchased on its own  You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
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| 8th Oct 2013 12:34 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18457
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Level sensor is PCJ500030 - same for TDV6 and V8 - and available as a genuine part. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
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| 8th Oct 2013 12:43 pm |
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paddymax
Member Since: 16 Aug 2007
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 183
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Hi
I had this issue in July. Had a service - dealer couldn't find a leak but put dye in. Low coolant level again warned back end of August took only 400ml. Took back to dealers who couldn't locate any leak but replaced the sensor as a precaution. Two weeks ago, again low coolant level so back into dealers. This time they tested the system with much higher pressure than it operates on. Result - EGR valve coolers leaking - picked the car up yesterday - hopefully now sorted.
Moral - have the system tested under extreme pressure.
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| 8th Oct 2013 12:46 pm |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
Posts: 310
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topped it up a bit just below the cold fill line, going to get some more OAT tomorrow and fill it right up , then monitor it and have a word with Stu cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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| 8th Oct 2013 10:11 pm |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
Posts: 310
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topped it up this morning, took approx 1/2 litre of OAT & water.
will keep an eye on the level, where is the usual place for leaks to occur? it's a v8 btw cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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| 10th Oct 2013 4:37 pm |
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