Quick answer
BMW coolant: BMW specifies its own coolant by code. Coolant makers in our directory cite BMW LC-87, LC-07 and N 600 69.0. We could not find an official BMW page to cite, so confirm the code for your model with BMW service information or a BMW dealer.
BMW coolant at a glance
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What coolant does BMW use?
- We did not find an official BMW page with coolant product data that we could cite, so this page shows only what coolant makers state.
- Coolant makers in our directory list BMW codes such as BMW LC-87, BMW LC-07 and BMW N 600 69.0. Your BMW service information names the coolant for your model and build date.
How BMW coolant changed over the years
BMW and MINI used a blue coolant for decades. A retailer of genuine BMW parts says it is approved only for cars up to the 2018 model year, and that BMW replaced it with a newer formula after that [1]. We found no official BMW page we could cite.
From the 1990s to the 2018 model year (retailer)
Genuine BMW antifreeze, 82141467704 (G48-based) Blue
Per BimmerWorld, a retailer [1]
Cars built from January 2018 (retailer)
Newer BMW formula that includes silicate Not confirmed
Blue not recommended by BMW for these cars, per retailer [1]
BMW coolant chemistry
BimmerWorld calls BMW blue a hybrid formula "specific to BMW/MINI cars", known internally as G48 [1]. Coolant makers list codes such as BMW N 600 69.0, LC-87 and LC-07.
Known BMW coolant issues
- BimmerWorld says mixing BMW coolant formulas should be avoided, and suggests distilled water in a pinch [1].
- Our BMW sourcing is thin. Confirm the coolant for your build date with a BMW dealer.
Genuine BMW coolant we list
All genuine BMW products and the details BMW publishes are on the BMW coolant brand page.
Aftermarket coolants listing a BMW code
5 products in our data list one of these codes, per their maker:
Codes these products list (tap for every match)BMW N 600 69.0 2BMW LC-07 2BMW LC-87 1
Coolants whose maker mentions BMW
5 more only mention BMW in application text, which is weaker than a code:
Other car makes
Other car makes
Sibling pages: Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo. Each quotes its own manual, and none of them is interchangeable with BMW by default. If two cars in one household need different coolants, keep separate bottles; mixing coolant covers why. Full list in the make index.
Frequently asked questions
Is BMW blue coolant right for every BMW?
A retailer of genuine parts says blue is approved only up to the 2018 model year. Check with a BMW dealer for later cars.
What is the BMW blue coolant part number?
82141467704 for the 1-gallon jug, per the retailer listing.
Can I mix BMW blue with the newer coolant?
The retailer says to avoid mixing BMW coolant formulas.
Is Coolant.com affiliated with BMW?
No. We are independent of BMW.
BMW coolant part numbers and spec codes
Below: the numbers printed on the BMW parts listings we cite. Treat them as search terms and check them against your manual.
| Genuine product | Part no. | Code shown | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) 82141467704 | 82141467704 | none printed | bimmerworld.com |
Repair manuals & accessories
Repair manual for your car
Haynes repair manual for BMW
Step-by-step procedures, including draining, refilling and bleeding the cooling system. Manuals cover specific models and years: check the coverage on the cover before you buy.
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- Anything we could not find is marked "not published" rather than guessed. Spotted an error? Tell us.