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2015 BMW 335i — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak

RoadTripFanCommunity StarterAug 4, 20262015 BMW 335iNorth Jersey
2015 BMW 335i, about 62,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the next logical move? I am in North Jersey.
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RoadTripFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
I went back under the 2015 BMW 335i and it only happens after a heat soak, not on a cold start. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
RoadDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2015 BMW 335i catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Save the big job until that test fails. On “coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
ShiftShopper690Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2015 BMW 335i catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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