This means that ± 8.2% of the engine coolant has vanished (evaporated? leaking? bleeding?) in less than 16K kms (no track use). It took 0.85 liter of BMW approved engine coolant to get the red floating dipstick hovering back to max level again (as shown on the diagram printed on the engine coolant reservoir: see penultimate picture). blood in an average adult human body: 5 to 6 liter | 1.3 to 1.6 U.S.BMW 1M fuel tank capacity: 53 liter | 14 U.S.BMW 1M engine coolant capacity: 10.4 liter | 11 U.S. ![]() BMW 1M engine lubricant oil capacity: 6.5 liter | 6.9 U.S.(source: ) (probably equal values for the 135i: ) Dang, that sensor should be more vigilant to warn us ! Message to all: get a spare bottle of engine coolant (see last picture), just in case of need. Furthermore, "Too Low" was quite an understatement. Quite puzzling that, once the 1M OBC/iDrive threw the warning at me upon cold start yesterday, that warning subsequently vanished for the rest of the day, as if it had been a faulty sensor reading ( quod non). Red or blue, it was desperately in need for a pill/fluid. Then I looked inside the rabbit hole and saw it resting on the bottom of its pocket with zero coolant surrounding it. Worse, my first thought was "What the heck, where did the dipstick go ?". The red floating dipstick was no longer floating between minimum and maximum level as it should. If there are no severe leakage on the floor, but the coolant level is low, top up with coolant if you have a ready bottle. Do not drive the car without coolant as itll overheat, leading to engine meltdown (and costly repair bills). So I checked the engine coolant level ( cold engine to avoid scalding/misreading). Important Tip 3: Use a tow truck service which are covered in most of the insurance policies. Just a false reading (glitch) or something to worry about ? Anyone experienced this yet ? Any recommendation regarding the appropriate type of engine coolant to be added (if required).Įxcerpt of the "BMW 128i/135i Owner's Manual 2012" (USA) (made available in the Manuals sticky: ) Got to wait for the engine to cool down to check the engine coolant level. ![]() Also nothing abnormal (oil temp remained normal). But averagely, it will cost you around 130 to 230 to replace the reservoir. Rest of the day, for all drives: "OK" - "No Faults" when checking the "Vehicle Info"/"Vehicle Status" via the iDrive. The price of repairing or replacing the coolant reservoir varies based on the mechanic fee and the kind of car you drive. Upon restarting the engine, the warning had vanished. Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P116E BMW Possible Causes. It was a cold night but no freeze temps.Īfter a careful 100 meters drive I switched off the engine to check the manual (see pages 219-220 of the "BMW 128i/135i Owner's Manual 2012" (USA) pictured below - my 2011 European manual features a similar text on page 225). Engine Code P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance. Also never got an engine warning light lighting up. Never experienced any such warning before. Upon starting the (cold) engine today the OBC immediately showed an "Engine coolant level too low" warning (see picture below the engine icon also featured on my OBC where normally the time is indicated). Car Detailing and Show & Shine Prep sponsored by Autogeek.Clocked almost 16K kms with my 1M.Car Audio & Electronics sponsored by Bavsound.Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack.Suspension Tech and Handling sponsored by.Professional Motorsports sponsored by Bimmerworld.Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing sponsored by.General BMW and Automotive Discussion sponsored by Intercity Lines. ![]() Quick Navigation General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts Go Top Certainly, in Toronto, you'll want to keep your mixtures to somewhere very near 50% antifreeze. I'm suggesting you add 2-3 %, because it may fix your problem, for free.Īs for mixing.don't worry about that. Keep in mind that the system holds, oh, ~320 to~384 ounces. And I've added that extra cup, a dozen times at work, when customers had sporadic coolant lights.and it has worked, maybe 90% of the time when there was no evidence of other issues. This is also true of tire pressures, and I have people come into the shop every day this time of year, because their tire pressure warning light came on in the morning.Īnd I've told several people at this forum to add an extra cup, and it worked for them. ![]() In the winter, coolant levels change significantly more than in summer. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy do I recommend adding an extra cupful of coolant/water? Because your light came on, when the level was "officially perfect". Should I get pre mixed / diluted or concentrated? And adding water after adding coolant to the cold level won't cause any issues right ? Why do you recommend this?
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