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Home >> BMW >> 2023 >> M3 Base, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Cooling System (Mechanical) >> Cooling System -- Repair M3 (G80) >> 17 00 Coolant >> 17 00 008 Draining and topping up coolant for high-temperature circuit (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS) >> Draining the coolant for the high-temperature coolant circuit

Draining the coolant for the high-temperature coolant circuit

WARNING: Hot fluids 
Risk of scalding! 
  • Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only
CAUTION: Materials harmful to health 
Contact with fluids harmful to health! 
  • Note and follow safety instructions on containers
  • Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system
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17 00 NOTES  for repair work on the cooling system
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Filling without  the vacuum filling equipment (watering can filling) is not permitted 
If this is not observed, there is a risk of component damage or engine damage
The filling specification must be observed
It is essential to visually check the vacuum filling equipment before use  to check that it is functioning correctly and clean
It is not permissible to operate the vehicle if the filling procedure has not been fully completed. Otherwise there may be functional limitations (degradation) or overheating
A bleeding procedure is required after a part has been exchanged in the cooling system and/or after refilling the cooling system
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant! 
Do not reuse used coolant
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

Preliminary work 

WARNING: Hot fluids 
Risk of scalding! 
  • Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only
CAUTION: Materials harmful to health 
Contact with fluids harmful to health! 
  • Note and follow safety instructions on containers
  • Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
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G14903164Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.