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How to Replace the Coolant in a BMW 5 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 5 E60, E61 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Antifreeze coolant

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In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the coolant in a BMW 5 Series, a very simple operation. First, open the hood and remove the front cover by unscrewing the two indicated bolts.

Then, position a container under the radiator, locate the red drain plug, and unscrew it. Once all the coolant has drained out, add plain water to perform an internal flush. At this point, tighten the drain plug and add the necessary amount of coolant to reach the ideal level indicated on the expansion tank.


Updated on 25 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Warning Light on a Peugeot 2008?

On the instrument cluster of the Peugeot 2008, the tyre pressure warning light that appears can be reset by turning on the ignition, allowing access to the menu that will appear on the central display: press the button with the car icon located just below the display. At this point, scroll through the screen that appears, selecting the option that allows you to reset the tyre warning light: selecting it will bring up a confirmation message, where you can select "Yes" to completely reset the low pressure warning light.

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