16/06/2026
π§ BMW F25 X3 2.0dX β Cooling System Repair & Vacuum Fill π§
This F25 X3 came in for a coolant leak. We pressure tested the system cold, traced three leak sources β EGR cooler, water pump, and thermostat β then drained it for the repair. Customer approved, parts ordered, work begun.
π οΈ Diagnosis & Strip:
β’ Cooling system pressure tested cold to find every leak point
β’ EGR cooler, water pump and thermostat confirmed leaking β
β’ System drained and flushed before repair
βοΈ Repairs:
β’ New thermostat, thermostat housing and water pump fitted
β’ Mating surfaces and union pipes cleaned, fresh O-rings throughout
β’ All sensors and fittings reconnected
π§ Vacuum Fill & Verification:
β’ System filled with water and pressure tested before coolant
β’ Water drained, vacuum tester connected, system held under negative pressure to confirm zero leaks
β’ Vacuum-filled with fresh coolant to MAX level β
β’ Engine to operating temp, thermostat and fan operation verified
β’ Diagnostic scan + fault codes cleared
β’ Leak check on test drive β
This is how you fix a BMW cooling system β properly. πͺ
Precision. Performance. Peace of mind. π
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Another happy F25 owner β and one BMW thatβs not stopping at 243K. ππ¨
π Randburg, Johannesburg
π 083 372 8029
π§ [email protected]
π www.mmsauto.co.za