Coolant to Use?

Bahamut · 10-27-2022, 10:43 PM

Straightforward question. Got the low coolant warning on my infotainment system the other day. Checked the levels with a cold engine and indeed it is low.

As of this writing, have 10,417 miles. Just wanted the forum's opinion and recommendation of coolants you have used in your G8X?

2021 G80 M3 sedan 6-speed owner here for reference. Thanks in advance!

forcefed · 10-28-2022, 03:55 PM

I'd imagine if you go to the parts desk at the dealer and ask them which coolant should i put in my brand new m3 since its low they should give you a free bottle no?

moproblems · 10-28-2022, 03:55 PM

BMW green. Just bring it in and they'll top it off.

bri1042 · 12-23-2022, 07:26 AM

I just got a low coolant warning, which went away after turning the car off and back on again...so probably barely low. Both of my last two BMW's (340i and M2C) had a low coolant moment between the first and second year service, so I wasn't terribly surprised...but..

Went to check the coolant and I cannot for the life of me get the cap off. It turns about one turn and then no further. Grrr.

bri1042 · 12-23-2022, 05:12 PM

Managed to get the cap off. That wasn't fun. Coolant level is below minimum, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and the city is frozen. Dumb timing.

Dabeamerking · 01-03-2023, 03:31 AM

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10-27-2022, 10:43 PM	#1
Bahamut Second Lieutenant 710 Rep 290 Posts Drives: G80 6MT Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Clovis iTrader: (0)	Coolant to Use? Straightforward question. Got the low coolant warning on my infotainment system the other day. Checked the levels with a cold engine and indeed it is low. As of this writing, have 10,417 miles. Just wanted the forum's opinion and recommendation of coolants you have used in your G8X? 2021 G80 M3 sedan 6-speed owner here for reference. Thanks in advance!
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forcefed Lieutenant Colonel 2563 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'd imagine if you go to the parts desk at the dealer and ask them which coolant should i put in my brand new m3 since its low they should give you a free bottle no? __________________ 2023 m3 xdrive For sale: M3 Eibach pro kit springs, csl gloss black grill with acc, gloss black lip
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moproblems Beware of cheap bait! 709 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Isle of Man Green Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: SW MI iTrader: (0)	BMW green. Just bring it in and they'll top it off.
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12-23-2022, 07:26 AM	#4
bri1042 Brigadier General 5937 Rep 3,291 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I just got a low coolant warning, which went away after turning the car off and back on again...so probably barely low. Both of my last two BMW's (340i and M2C) had a low coolant moment between the first and second year service, so I wasn't terribly surprised...but.. Went to check the coolant and I cannot for the life of me get the cap off. It turns about one turn and then no further. Grrr.
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12-23-2022, 05:12 PM	#5
bri1042 Brigadier General 5937 Rep 3,291 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Managed to get the cap off. That wasn't fun. Coolant level is below minimum, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and the city is frozen. Dumb timing.
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01-03-2023, 03:31 AM	#6
Dabeamerking Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 210 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Ht12
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