The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 391 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G5 Coolant? Re: G(0)5 Coolant? Re: G(0)5 Coolant? Please, make it stop! Re: Please, make it stop! <E39> Hunting idle issue PTG Sale of 'stuff'
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 18:33:04 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott, My son and I used the Zerex long life (gold container?) it has the light ,almost clear color. PepBoys I think. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:45:24 -0800 From: "Brewster Fong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another alternative to BMW coolant, which in the US is Valvoline Zerex G-48, is to get SAAB "blue" coolant. Its the same Zerex G-48, blue and comes in a white container. In fact, the only apparent difference is the label. Further, at about $12/ gal retail, its ALOT cheaper than BMW stuff, at least here in the SF Bay Area where dealers want between $22-30/gal. Brewster ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 22:27:23 -0800 From: "Curtis Ingraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You want Zerex G-05. Curt Ingraham 72 2002tii, 76 2002, and some spare 2002 radiators Oakland, CA Scott Miller wrote: > I recall someone once mentioning Prestone G5 anti-freeze/coolant as being > an acceptible substitute for BMW factory coolant, but I've been unable to > find it. I looked here: > > http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php > > None of the listed products mentions G5. Do I have the right brand? What > should I be looking for? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:32:35 -0500 From: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For me, it's almost double in cost and also the nearest bmw dealer is 45 minutes away. 1st -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a reason not to buy the BMW coolant? Barry ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:43:21 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is there a reason not to buy the BMW coolant? Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I recall someone once mentioning Prestone G5 anti-freeze/coolant as being > an acceptible substitute for BMW factory coolant, but I've been unable to > find it. I looked here: > http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php > None of the listed products mentions G5. Do I have the right brand? What > should I be looking for? > TIA, > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 19:05:23 -0800 From: David Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wednesday 07 February 2007 6:43 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there a reason not to buy the BMW coolant? > Barry Being a cheap bastage? My local dealer gives me a deal on it so I use it. Cheap enough...looks cool...whats not to like? ;-) The G05 is good stuff though. I would use that if I did not have easy access to the BMW coolant. Dave T ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 23:25:27 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The main thing is to not mix coolant types, you should have the system completely drained before changing coolant types. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Thomas Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 10:05 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] G5 Coolant? On Wednesday 07 February 2007 6:43 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there a reason not to buy the BMW coolant? > Barry Being a cheap bastage? My local dealer gives me a deal on it so I use it. Cheap enough...looks cool...whats not to like? ;-) The G05 is good stuff though. I would use that if I did not have easy access to the BMW coolant. Dave T Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:33:05 -0800 From: David Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wednesday 07 February 2007 8:25 pm, Matt Bader wrote: > The main thing is to not mix coolant types, you should have the system > completely drained before changing coolant types. > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 For some coolants, yea, but not for the G05...you can mix it. Dave T. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:19:40 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Besides price? No, not really. Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] om To 02/07/2007 06:43 [EMAIL PROTECTED] PM cc bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject Please respond to Re: [UUC] G5 Coolant? [EMAIL PROTECTED] om Is there a reason not to buy the BMW coolant? Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I recall someone once mentioning Prestone G5 anti-freeze/coolant as being > an acceptible substitute for BMW factory coolant, but I've been unable to > find it. I looked here: > http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php > None of the listed products mentions G5. Do I have the right brand? What > should I be looking for? > TIA, > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:04:46 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G(0)5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Um, yeah, sure. My main reason for seeking Zerex (why did I think it was a Prestone product, who knows?) G05 is that it is less expensive than the BMW stuff that I've been buying. Turns out there is a rebate on the Zerex G05 right now, so all I have to do is find it. A couple of months ago I was in Kragen on Dougherty Road in Dublin (CA) and they had no coolant of any brand that had "G05" on the label. I'll expand my search. Having been to the Valvoline/Zerex web site, I now have a better idea of what to look for, and it isn't Prestone, apparently. Thanks for all the replies, even Jim's. :^) Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:00:43 -0800 (PST) >From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com >Subject: Re: G5 Coolant? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >On Wed, February 7, 2007 12:57 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >> What >> should I be looking for? > >Go to Edge Motorworks and get a gallon of the BMW coolant? > >Happy to help :-) > >Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:37:58 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: G(0)5 Coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Thu, February 8, 2007 11:04 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > Um, yeah, sure. I could say the same to you. You're going to all this trouble essentially to save about $5/year? (Assuming a coolant change every 2 years, and what appears to be ~$10 difference.) But hey, knock yourself out..... :-) Jim Bassett - lazy, tends to take the easy path :-) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:11:17 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Please, make it stop! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Proof positive that wealth and taste are not mutually inclusive. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/01/exclusive-2010-rolls-royce-phantom.html Makes you think like a Journalism 101 student: 1) What? (TF were they thinking) 2) Why? (would someone bother to do this, and then pretend it's a future model... bet it's ebay listing has a l@@k in the title line.) 3) When? (will the really ugly wheel makers just burst into flame?) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:15:58 -0600 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Please, make it stop! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What's the deal with the headlights? They just made some plastic pieces and covered up half of the bulb area? That is 'no expense spared'? LMAO. Alex > Proof positive that wealth and taste are not mutually inclusive. > > http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/01/exclusive-2010-rolls-royc > e-phantom.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 13:52:57 -0600 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: <E39> Hunting idle issue Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, My wife's 1999 528iT with 129kmiles is exhibiting the classic hunting idle from time to time. I'm told it sometimes dies as well, though I haven't seen that yet. Conventional wisdom says the ICV is dirty or shot or both. Problem is, I replaced it about 25k miles/16 months ago. It's been awfully cold to be messing with anything here in KC lately, so I haven't looked yet, but does it seem likely it's gummed up? Is this really a 20k maintenance item? Car runs fine otherwise. Thanks for any insights. Regards, Paul Craven 1999 528iT - both a bobcat and an idle hunter (the idle issue was present before the wildlife safari) 1991 M5 - idles rough but steady ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:13:25 -0600 From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PTG Sale of 'stuff' Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3057439 Someone 'scooped' all of their 'stuff' for resale .............?? Bill Proud ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
