Coolant Warning Light

1916 · 11-06-2009, 12:44 PM

My coolant warning light (yellow) just came on, went off after 1min, but warning triangle is still displayed. I obviously know that its telling me top it up, but is there any issue driving it until I do so, if I can, how far could I expect to drive (I do city driving). I assume it turns a red warning light when it is 'critical' and stays on constantly prior? I haven't checked if it does need coolant as its dark and I have no torch

Thanks

Collanrf · 11-06-2009, 12:48 PM

Refill is the Keyword. Fill it up.

shane55 · 11-06-2009, 12:50 PM

Is there not a rechargeable torch in your glovebox!!!...yellow is for low level...and red for overheating...would check it thou dont want it overheating in the middle of traffic!!

1916 · 11-06-2009, 02:22 PM

Its not my car, but a loaner and with the way I've been treated by the dealer, I'd drive it in to a ditch if I thought I'd get away with it, much less top it up with coolant. If the dealer reads this.. I would

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1916 Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Coolant Warning Light My coolant warning light (yellow) just came on, went off after 1min, but warning triangle is still displayed. I obviously know that its telling me top it up, but is there any issue driving it until I do so, if I can, how far could I expect to drive (I do city driving). I assume it turns a red warning light when it is 'critical' and stays on constantly prior? I haven't checked if it does need coolant as its dark and I have no torch Thanks
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11-06-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
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shane55 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M-Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRL iTrader: (0)	Is there not a rechargeable torch in your glovebox!!!...yellow is for low level...and red for overheating...would check it thou dont want it overheating in the middle of traffic!! __________________ Sapphire Black* Darklines* Black Dakota Leather* Heated Seats* Professional Navigation* Xenons* High Beam Assist* Hi-Fi* USB Audio* DAB* BMW Assist* Sun Protection Glass
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11-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
1916 Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Its not my car, but a loaner and with the way I've been treated by the dealer, I'd drive it in to a ditch if I thought I'd get away with it, much less top it up with coolant. If the dealer reads this.. I would
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