2007 BMW 328i
Mileage
130,164
Service Date
10/16/2024
Services Performed
- Pulled the vehicle in and confirmed that the upper radiator hose did blow off. Recommend replacing the upper and lower radiator hoses. Also the smaller plastic cooling hoses on the front, recommend doing a thermostat and water pump while in there at this age. The oil filter housing is leaking. The valve cover is leaking. The engine oil pan is leaking. Printed vehicle report – 24 faults stored, gave report to customer. Dash warning says 16k overdue oil service and 4 years overdue on brake fluid. Hose needs to be replaced, but most cooling hoses on vehicle are showing aging, recommend full cooling system replacement. Water pump faults indicate potential failure soon, recommend replacement asap. Oil leaks are needed but shouldn't prevent car from driving, serp belt is not soaked at this time, recommend oil leak repairs as soon as possible. Customer requested coolant hoses (upper rad and hose to exp tank) get replaced and see if he can drive it home. No other repairs approved at this time.
- Replaced upper radiator hose and hose to expansion tank. Filled with OEM BMW coolant and bled system. Water pump was working at time of bleed procedure. Cleared faults and test drove, did not overheat on short test drive.
Geoff H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/16/2024
