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1995 BMW 525i Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant.
Mileage: 157,000 miles.

Asked on August 18, 2012

Car had no leaks until about a week ago, where i have had to completely fill coolant up almost everyday. What could be wrong and are additives ok?

The car has had no leaks since i got it, but starting about a week ago, the coolant level indicator comes on and when i check, the reservoir is completely empty except for a little puddle in the bottom. I have had to fill it back up every day. The temp gauge hasn't gone above half either. What could be wrong or what should i do? Is it ok to put something in such as a stop-leak?
Avatar Asked by jonny525i95

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Replied on August 18, 2012

There is a leak somewhere and you need to locate the source to find out what is causing it. Stop leaks only works under certain conditions and if it is a hose that is bad, it would not work.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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