Thanks for everybody's help I was thinking of using this coolant as the nearest dealer to me is around 60 miles away. Has anybody had any experience with this type or know if it'll be ok? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?zygonManPartNum=COMMA+XSTREAM+G48 ...

Thanks for your help folks hopefully it all helps

Thank you for that Richard
So it's as easy as that just drop the bottom hose and let it drain from there and then top up 50/50 coolant and distiller water I presume?

I've tried searching people and not getting very far so as it says?
Anyone got a how to or please tell me the best way to change the coolant on my 2005 3.0d and if any one recommends any other coolants or just bmws own.
Thanks folks....

Thanks for that I'll give them a try

Was told needed the flush due to the grittiness and soot in the pipes and engine oil. I thought it was slightly on the high side for pricing maybe I'll get a few different quotes. Thanks guys!

Thank you all for the advice my local bmw specialist has just quoted me £2100 for

Replacing the turbo
Flushing the engine
New oil and filter
Oil breather changed also.

Does this sound reasonable to you guys???

Thanks for your help I will try local Indys as well thanks

No problem any help is really appreciated thank you!

Hi all! Have owned my black 3.0d sport exclusive for around 6 weeks and was loving every minute of it. Until yesterday when I noticed a distinct louder than normal whistle from the turbo but no excess smoke or any loss of power at all so hoped it wouldn't be anything serious. Took it to my local BMW ...