New WC owner advice

[BigBeard]

I traded my hexhead for a wc today and wondered if anyone could advise me on a maintenance issue, when I top up the radiator what kind of water should I use?

 

[fujack]

Shouldn't need topping up unless it's leaking


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[fujack]

If it's only half a cup full just water is ok


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[malcopopolo]

use H2O available from many motor factors.....

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I traded my hexhead for a wc today and wondered if anyone could advise me on a maintenance issue, when I top up the radiator what kind of water should I use?

The wetter the better

 

[zoltan]

I only use holy water from Israel, on eBay item 322546765372...and is kosher

 

[mrtee43]

I'm sure you know but don't use water (if you need to at all ). You need proper coolant which contains anti corrosive agents and anti freeze.

 

[harryweld]

I'm sure you know but don't use water (if you need to at all ). You need proper coolant which contains anti corrosive agents and anti freeze.

your right MrTee not using the correct anti corrosive agents will result in corrosion starting in the water ways and eventually working its way out to the paint work.
If you do have to use water make sue its not carbonated

 

[jimbo]

use H2O available from many motor factors.....

But I think you need BMW water to maintain the warranty?

 

[fatnfast]

I only use BMW coolant, although it is supplied by these people if you want to buy direct....

 

[Fat Biker 66]

Are those flavour waters Ok? Will it impact my remapping?

 

[Sea Dog]

Use deionised water. Cheap and easily sourced at any motor factors. Although ok if there's no alternative, there's no need to use tap water which will support corrosion, although the anti freeze in your existing coolant also contains a corrosion inhibitor . In fact, the need to replace coolant by time is based on the life of the inhibitor rather than antifreeze.

 

[tanneman]

Made my day





PS. BMW have their own coolant for sale. Use deionised water but do note that the coolant will be diluted or use the recommended stuff from BMW. Most likely to be rebranded antifreeze from a known manufacturer.

 

[ChazzyB]

Catch tank from your condensing tumble dryer. [Puts flame suit on]

 

[matchlessman]

Catch tank from your condensing tumble dryer. [Puts flame suit on]

I'm not going to carry a condensing tumble dryer around with me just in case I need to top up away from home! The additional weight would screw the handling and Mrs Matchlessman would have nowhere to sit. Is there a smaller appliance which can provide this magic elixir.