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Is it necessary to use dedicated antifreeze for BMW?

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CassandraLynn

07/30/25 1:41am

It is not mandatory to use dedicated antifreeze for BMW. Any brand of antifreeze that matches the quality and composition of the original factory product can be used. Below is relevant information about antifreeze: 1. Definition: Antifreeze prevents the coolant from freezing during cold winter parking, which could otherwise crack the radiator and damage the engine cylinder block. 2. Functions: It provides anti-corrosion protection for cooling system components, prevents scale buildup to avoid reducing the radiator's cooling efficiency, and ensures the engine operates within the normal temperature range. It must have characteristics such as freeze protection, boil-over prevention, corrosion resistance, scale prevention, and being foam-free, unaffected by seasons or regions.

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