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2002 BMW 320i Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Heater.
Mileage: 91,000 miles.

Asked on January 26, 2012

Coolant Light

My coolant light comes on and my heater does not work. My car runs out of oil alot quicker now. What could be the problem?
Avatar Asked by tonshia

Answer

Replied on January 26, 2012

Check the coolant for the presence of oil and the oil for the presence of coolant.

Grasp the heater hoses just inside the engine compartment next to the bulkhead with the engine running and at operating temp. They should be hot. Move the temperature control back and forth and see if the heater control valve (if equipped) and/or blend doors move.

Is the outside of the engine covered in oil? If so, you need to clean it and then use a leak detector dye kit to locate the leak source. If it's an external leak.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on January 26, 2012

Yeah the car is leaking oil from the bottom so we can't find out where it's coming from.

Tiny Response from tonshia
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Replied on January 26, 2012

You need to clean it and then use a leak detector dye kit.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on January 26, 2012

Okay Thanks!

Tiny Response from tonshia
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Replied on January 26, 2012

My pleasure. Let us know what you find and we'll go from there.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on January 26, 2012

Will do.

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