2013 F30 Engine Coolant Low

indog · 11-11-2019, 10:48 AM

Hi guys, I have a 2013 328i xDrive. So, there's a snowstorm since last night until this morning when I start up my car (temp was 22F) and the engine coolant low message pops in the dashboard and the iDrive, telling me to top it off. Side note, I bought this car 1 and a half month ago. My questions:

1. Is the weather causing this?

2. How do i check for any leaks?

3. Since am not flushing the whole coolant out and just top it off, should I buy and top if off with https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...20593_668546_0 or just get a distilled water from walmart?

Thanks, guys I really appreciate it!

adhrp · 11-11-2019, 12:12 PM

Cold weather tends to cause these cars to throw that warning. Often, the coolant is just fine. As long as you don't see any leaks, there's nothing to worry about.

indog · 11-11-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by adhrp

Cold weather tends to cause these cars to throw that warning. Often, the coolant is just fine. As long as you don't see any leaks, there's nothing to worry about.

Yeah thats weird cause I just opened the hood and check this

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doesnt look like its low at all

bmwchue · 11-11-2019, 04:06 PM

yep same here I get that message alot during the cold weather. just ignore it

Orion4 · 11-11-2019, 05:09 PM

I wouldn't necessarily ignore the message. Check the level. Normally for that to trigger at the first sign of significant cold temperature change, your coolant level was probably a little low, but still in the normal range. If you need to top it off, I would use BMW or equivlant mixed at 50/50 with distilled water. Do not recommend just adding water, as doing so reduces the effectiveness of the antifreeze. Just my $0.02

11-11-2019, 10:48 AM	#1
indog New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Silvis, IL iTrader: (0)	2013 F30 Engine Coolant Low Hi guys, I have a 2013 328i xDrive. So, there's a snowstorm since last night until this morning when I start up my car (temp was 22F) and the engine coolant low message pops in the dashboard and the iDrive, telling me to top it off. Side note, I bought this car 1 and a half month ago. My questions: 1. Is the weather causing this? 2. How do i check for any leaks? 3. Since am not flushing the whole coolant out and just top it off, should I buy and top if off with https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...20593_668546_0 or just get a distilled water from walmart? Thanks, guys I really appreciate it!
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11-11-2019, 12:12 PM	#2
adhrp Lieutenant Colonel 1302 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2020 M550i (G30)/2021 X3 (G02) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Cold weather tends to cause these cars to throw that warning. Often, the coolant is just fine. As long as you don't see any leaks, there's nothing to worry about. __________________ 2020 M550i (G30) \| Carbon Black/Black Nappa \| DHP \| DAP \| Executive \| Luxury Seating \| Park Asst \| Ceramic Controls \| Front/Rear Heated Seats \| 20" 668M wheels 2021 X3 (G02) \| Dark Graphite Metallic/Cognac \| Premium \| DAP \| Front/Rear Heated Seats Sold/Retired: 2012 328i (F30)
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11-11-2019, 04:06 PM	#4
bmwchue Captain 242 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 2013 bmw 328i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	yep same here I get that message alot during the cold weather. just ignore it
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11-11-2019, 05:09 PM	#5
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't necessarily ignore the message. Check the level. Normally for that to trigger at the first sign of significant cold temperature change, your coolant level was probably a little low, but still in the normal range. If you need to top it off, I would use BMW or equivlant mixed at 50/50 with distilled water. Do not recommend just adding water, as doing so reduces the effectiveness of the antifreeze. Just my $0.02
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