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1999 BMW 323 Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Coolant, Cooling system.
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Asked on November 3, 2009

1999 BMW 323 Coolant question

Engine Cooling problem
1999 BMW 323 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 80,000 miles

recently aux. tank was replaced. now error message/ low coolant and leak. thermostat went to hot and immediatley came back to center reading. leak does not seem to be coming from aux. tank, but where? is it thermostat, 0-ring, sensor wire? what?
Avatar Asked by anouk 1959

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Replied on November 3, 2009

I cannot see it from cyberspace, and if I were there, I would start with pressure testing the cooling system. It could be the tank, or the radiator or a hose.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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