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We’ll finish this guide by answering some common FAQs about BMW coolant colors: Is blue BMW coolant still available? Have you ever opened up your BMW’s hood and noticed the coolant reservoir contains a bright color like orange, blue, or pink? BMW has used various coolant colors through the years, each with their own specific purpose and chemistry. Using the incorrect coolant color can negatively impact your BMW’s engine performance and longevity.

Like the old blue, BMW’s pink antifreeze/coolant is obsolete for the newest BMW models. However, it’s still ideal for models that had it as the factory fill. If your BMW was built between 1996-2016, be sure to use the proper pink fluid for servicing the cooling system. Mixing with generic coolants or the newer orange will cause corrosion. Orange Coolant: For 2016+ BMW Models Philip Nothard, price expert CAP’s used car value specialist, agrees that cars finished in pink and other bright colours are not only holding their value, but outperforming ‘safe’ options. Spire Automotive Limited - Spire Lakeside Limited - Beadles Sidcup Limited - Think One Limited - Hodgson Automotive Limited Yet what about those crucial resale values? Tim Naylor, editor of British Car Auctions’ annual Used Car Market Report, says: “Pink remains a very scarce colour. However, when pink cars do get offered for sale, their scarcity can work in their favour.” Fortunately, while you won’t find the blue coolant on BMW dealer shelves today, it is still available from specialty suppliers online for servicing classic BMWs. Make sure to use a genuine OEM fluid, not generic blue. Pink Coolant: For 1990s-2010s Aluminum EnginesNo, do not mix different BMW coolant colors together! Each formula is specially developed for certain models and engine types. Mixing the wrong colors can cause catastrophic corrosion and clogging. Always use the exact coolant color recommended by BMW for your vehicle. Does the coolant color matter if I flush the system? The most modern BMW coolant color is orange, which was introduced in 2016. This newest OAT formula is designed for extended service life of up to 15 years or 150,000 miles before needing replacement. For this reason, BMW markets it as “Longlife” coolant.

Financial Disclosure: Finance subject to acceptance, over 18's only. Indemnities may be required. Group 1 Automotive UK Limited is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority for Insurance Distribution activities (firm reference number 671390). Barons Autostar Limited is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority for Consumer Credit activities (firm reference number 685296) and an Appointed Representative of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited. Barons Autostar Limited is a Credit Broker not a Lender. New technologies will provide a whole new level of decision-making freedom in the future. “This gives the driver the freedom to express different facets of their personality or even their enjoyment of change outwardly, and to redefine this each time they sit in their car,” says Stella Clarke, Head of Project for the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink. “Similar to fashion or the status ads on social media channels, the vehicle then becomes an expression of different moods and circumstances in daily life.” In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about BMW coolant colors – what they mean, when BMW switched between colors, how to choose the right one, and plenty of FAQs. You’ll learn how to avoid expensive mistakes and use the proper coolant recommended for your BMW model and engine. A Brief History of BMW Coolant Colors Yes, it’s critical to use the proper BMW coolant even after a system flush. That ensures you refill with the ideal anti-corrosion formula designed for your BMW’s engine. Flushing doesn’t remove the need to use the correct color. What about using universal coolant in a BMW?When servicing your BMW’s cooling system, never mix different colored coolants together. Diluting or altering the OEM chemistry can cause serious corrosion and damage.

Current BMW models are typically characterised by individuality and the emotionalisation of their interior space. The My Modes feature allows the driver to tailor the atmosphere in the interior entirely to their personal mood and the driving experience they want. With the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink, the BMW Group offers a completely new way of changing the vehicle's appearance in line with the driver's aesthetic preferences, the environmental conditions or even functional requirements. The technology thus offers unprecedented potential for personalisation in the area of exterior design, as the surface of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink can vary its shade at the driver’s prompting.BMW used this popular pink coolant for the next 20 years, up until 2016. It was factory-filled in models like the E36, E46, and E90 3 Series, along with 5, 6, 7, X3, X5 models, and more from the mid-1990s into the 2010s. Well, this is the perfect occasion for a Mea culpa. And, as atonement, I present you with the cool F82 BMW M4 that became the hilarious object of Valentine’s Day adoration. As well as a major wrap/paintjob community fail. This doesn’t tell the whole story, though, as many cars that have been sprayed pink or covered in PVC wraps will have their original colour on the V5.

The most popular cars to spray pink are the MINI and VW Beetle Cabriolet. John’s also sprayed a 500 in Razr Pink – a more vibrant shade than Fiat’s own Idol Pink, which makes up two per cent of the colour mix.Digital experiences won't just be limited to displays in the future. There will be more and more melding of the real and virtual. With the BMW iX Flow, we are bringing the car body to life,” says Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development. The orange fluid exceeds the corrosion protection of even BMW’s previous pink coolant. It’s formulated specifically for their latest generation of turbocharged engines, including high-performance M models and hybrids. This coolant ensures optimal performance and longevity from BMW’s newest powerplants. In both cases, selective colour changes can help to cut the amount of cooling and heating required from the vehicle’s air conditioning. This reduces the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs and also its fuel the vehicle’s fuel or electricity consumption. In an all-electric car, changing the colour in line with the weather can therefore also help to increase the range. In the interior, the technology could, for example, prevent the dashboard from heating up too much.