Closed Coolant Thread

todd92 · 01-06-2013, 06:48 PM

I saw the previous discussion, but it was not answered if we can use this in our cars.

Me and a couple of my barnyard friends were sitting around trying to find a way to save a few bucks and wanted to know what the knowledgeable and respected members of the forum thought.

Solidjake · 01-06-2013, 07:09 PM

It CAN be used but it is not recommended at all. BMW coolant has certain properties in regards to corrosion, etc. Stick with BMW coolant.

JQuick5156 · 01-06-2013, 07:10 PM

Never saw the other thread?

BMW coolant doesn't cost that much more than something like that so for something that is not done very often I will keep using BMW coolant.

Cliff note: OEM coolant or bust.

TrickTizzle · 01-07-2013, 12:47 AM

peytonracer4 · 01-07-2013, 01:10 AM

Why would you use that motor oil in your cooling system?
I would for sure stick to using that as motor oil and motor oil only broseph.

E46Snowball · 01-07-2013, 01:17 AM

You and your barnyard friends...

todd92 · 01-07-2013, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

It CAN be used but it is not recommended at all. BMW coolant has certain properties in regards to corrosion, etc. Stick with BMW coolant.

So, you drink the Kool-Aid too. Can you show what these 'certain properties' are, or is it just an article of faith?

Worse yet, you moderate based on your unsubstantiated, incorrect opinions. Shameful.

01-06-2013, 06:48 PM	#1
todd92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 371 My Ride: 05 330i ZHP View My Garage	Closed Coolant Thread I saw the previous discussion, but it was not answered if we can use this in our cars. Me and a couple of my barnyard friends were sitting around trying to find a way to save a few bucks and wanted to know what the knowledgeable and respected members of the forum thought.

01-06-2013, 07:09 PM	#2
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01-06-2013, 07:10 PM	#3
JQuick5156 OEM ///Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ - Shore Posts: 238 My Ride: 2004 330 Coupe View My Garage	Never saw the other thread? BMW coolant doesn't cost that much more than something like that so for something that is not done very often I will keep using BMW coolant. Cliff note: OEM coolant or bust. __________________

01-07-2013, 12:47 AM	#4
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01-07-2013, 01:10 AM	#5
peytonracer4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 4,701 My Ride: '00 328i View My Garage	Why would you use that motor oil in your cooling system? I would for sure stick to using that as motor oil and motor oil only broseph. __________________ My e46 is for sale? http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post14893484

01-07-2013, 01:17 AM	#6
E46Snowball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 132 My Ride: 330i, zhp, 3 pedals. View My Garage	You and your barnyard friends... __________________ 2003 330i Imola Red Zhp Package 6 speed

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