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Hi again,
I used my 1998 BMW 520i car everyday for work from Botany to Mount Eden. Everyday I need to top-up water or coolant as my coolant level was always below minimum level. What can be the cause of this? How can I fix this permanently? Thanks!
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There are many possibilities as to why this is happening. The water is either leaking into the engine or on the outside. You need to get the vehicle checked by a mechanic to determine what the cause is and have it repaired. Hopefully it is something small like a leaking water pipe but it could also be a faulty head gasket or water pump which will cost more to repair. A mechanic will be able to advise you as to the cause of the problem once investigated.