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1988 BMW E30 318i TC build
Please tell me the proper amount of coolant to have on hand when the temperature outside drops.
Instead of being a separate unit, the reservoir is joined to the radiator on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Assistance is greatly valued.
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Diveintothebluee
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Labusthetormentor
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Your E30 318i, like others with the M40 engine, had a revised cooling system; the ones with the M10 engine, in my opinion, had a separate reservoir.
At the halfway point when it's cold, check out this link.
At the halfway point when it's cold, check out this link.
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Labusthetormentor
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Diveintothebluee
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I really appreciate you getting back to me.
In my opinion, that is the one.
I came across some information that stated the level was slightly higher than the kalt mark or the step.
Now I understand the step, but mine is white and unlabelled.
In my opinion, that is the one.
I came across some information that stated the level was slightly higher than the kalt mark or the step.
Now I understand the step, but mine is white and unlabelled.