M140i Coolant Issues
M140i Coolant Issues
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MylesK

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8 posts

74 months

Tuesday 18th August 2020
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Hello, I own a 2018 M140i and had it serviced by BMW not too long ago.

Today I checked the coolant on both the tanks and found the level to be way above max. The charge tank coolant was so high some came out when I undid the cap. The engine was stone cold and hadn't been started in over a day.

I ran the car for 5 minutes and then checked the level, both tanks still above max but the level was not as high as it was.

I'm after help on what might be the issue. I was going to syphon the coolant out but not sure if I should. I assume it is also best not to drive the car?

I'm not very mechanical so bare with.

Thanks

b14

1,311 posts

218 months

Wednesday 19th August 2020
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I'm not sure on the B58 but with most cars, having too much coolant will just mean that it vents through an overflow when the car warms up. I don't think it can do any damage as the car will just get rid of it. Hopefully someone can confirm the same on the B58.