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Originally Posted by 230iZTR
Less what I did to the car than what it did to me...which is give me a heart attack with a warning that says "Engine coolant level low: top off as soon as possible. See owner's manual. Possible engine damage."......
Update: added about a quart of 50/50 BMW OE Coolant and DI water.
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It seems a lot of these engines will have an air pocket that doesn't get filled until after some driving, so an early drop in coolant isn't a big deal. If your car is higher miles, or especially if it keeps losing fluid, then that is a bigger deal and can mean early signs of big$$ problems. I DK about coolant specifics, but this is a good reminder that I should probably pick some up at the dealer before I have to figure it out in the parts store (did this with oil, but not coolant - so far it has been good luck and hasn't been needed).