Can BMW Use Ordinary Antifreeze?

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Under temperature-permissible conditions, BMW can use ordinary antifreeze, but it is best to choose the original factory-specific antifreeze. Reasons for using original factory-specific antifreeze: The reason for using original factory-specific antifreeze is to avoid chemical reactions with the vehicle's engine, which could corrode the engine's water passages. Original factory antifreeze is a targeted R&D achievement, with each formulation undergoing rigorous performance tests, precise development processes, and strict quality control to ensure compatibility with the vehicle's operation and compliance with original factory standards. If original factory antifreeze is not used, it is recommended to use antifreeze from the same brand. Different brands of antifreeze may have varying production formulas, and mixing them could lead to chemical reactions between additives, rendering them ineffective. BMW's original factory antifreeze concentrate is a glycol-based antifreeze with a high glycol content, exceeding 90%. When using it, note that to achieve high-performance antifreeze properties, it must be diluted with water.