Coolant Level Float Inicator.

[brume dave]

I have recently bought my first BMW. A 3 series 3181 se tourer. I went to check the coolant level expecting to see a float level indicator popping up in the neck of the expansion tank. All i could see was a plastic stick part of the float wedged across the neck of the tank. Where has the rest of this float indicator gone, Can i get one to replace it, is it worth it or shall i revert to the old fashion way of checking the coolant level. Is it worth replacing ? Apart from this i really like the car.many thanks. Dave Morris.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Ahh, a common issue... You could either replace the sensor or the plastic tank (complete with sensor)...

Are you getting errors?