4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,333 miles

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1997 BMW 528 cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 BMW 528 Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 042002

528 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Radiator failure at the top hose connection point. Later learned that the material used is quite unreliable -- so I replaced all the plastic I could find in the cooling system. $1200. I expect I'll have to do it all again in another year or so.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 202001

528

  • miles
Engine overheated suddenly at expressway speed. Suspect thermastat or water pump. Caused major engine failure, "meltdown" of radiator assy.

- Taylors, SC, USA

problem #1

Dec 112000

528

  • miles
While getting routine service check the sevice representative reported the car had run hot. I had noticed no previous problems, however they suggested a water pump replacement. I test drove the car and it began to overheat. I returned to the dealership and suggested the thermostat be replaced first. It has been one month and I have not had any tempature problems.

- Navarre, FL, USA

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