Coolant Vacuum Pump Recommendation?

chippychip · 07-30-2016, 03:56 PM

I understand the new 340 requires a tool to flush/fill the coolant for the intercooler per BMW TIS. It's generally a good idea to use one for cars anyways to keep air pockets out of the engine.

Does anyone have recommendations on a tool to use? I've found a schwaben unit (not sure if i'm allowed to post the website link). I also found a few in Germany last time I was over there but didn't feel sturdy.

shivaswrath · 07-30-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chippychip

I understand the new 340 requires a tool to flush/fill the coolant for the intercooler per BMW TIS. It's generally a good idea to use one for cars anyways to keep air pockets out of the engine.

Does anyone have recommendations on a tool to use? I've found a schwaben unit (not sure if i'm allowed to post the website link). I also found a few in Germany last time I was over there but didn't feel sturdy.

Why are you flushing the coolant this early into ownership?

chippychip · 07-30-2016, 06:20 PM

Sorry let me clarify. I realized the tool exists because of the TIS for the 340. I want to use it on my e90 and e46.

RoundelM3 · 07-31-2016, 09:52 AM

Clarify more, please - the intercooler on the F30 and E90 335 is air-to-air; an E46 has no intercooler at all (no turbo). Are you referring to the engine cooling system/radiator, etc.? Yes, you do need to "bleed" air out after refilling, but no way to tell if the same tool works for all 3 chassis.

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chippychip Enlisted Member 28 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i \ 2010 E90 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Sorry let me clarify. I realized the tool exists because of the TIS for the 340. I want to use it on my e90 and e46.
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