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2003 BMW X5 COOLANT

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW X5
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MY CAR KEEPS SAYING CHECK COOLANT, WE HAVE CHANGE A HOSE THAT WAS BROKEN, THE RESERVOIR, THE VENTILATOR, AND KEEPS SAYING CHECK COOLANT. WHAT IS IT THEN?
Monday, July 5th, 2010 AT 12:16 AM

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Tiny
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Do you notice any leaks either by smoke or by wet spots on the engine?
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Monday, July 5th, 2010 AT 12:20 AM
Tiny
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The coolant level sensor has a floating magnet that indicates to a reed switch for level sensing. If the magnet becomes detached, replacement of the expansion tank is called for. It happens, I have had toreplace several due to this issue.
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