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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY
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Originally Posted by Poiseuille
no. this is unrelated to engine temp, it is an intercooler fault where coolant leaks into the intake. since water is non-compressible hydrolock results and typically rods on compression stroke bend. so far seems pretty uncommon, but sadly some of those who have had to replace their motors report little or no warning. BMW has been replacing these motors on warranty, but if your warranty has expired you'll take a very big hit unless BMW decides to recall the IC's.
anecdotally, it appears that the leak starts quite gradually which is why I check the level in the IC tank once a week, and mine is not a DD. Takes about 90 sec to check it. i've had this car 3 years now and that level has not budged at all. if it ever does, the car's going on a flatbed.
some call this "overblown", and I suppose if you lease your car that may be true. I expect to keep my car a lot longer than that.
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i see, thanks for the info. i guess i start checking my coolant level |
just to be clear, this is what to check==>
Edit: apparently, I suck at drawing circles on here