2001 BMW X5 4.4i Radiator Malfunction | 08.26.2008
 
 
 
 
Notes:

• Radiator fluid spits out at a good rate at idle
• The coolant tank was 100% dry at arrival
• After a few moments on idle, the car makes a weird "whine/schreech" sound. must be from the coolant level going lower and lower.
• Tempature gauge was in RED even at idle.
• To my knowledge, car was driven only a few blocks while in very low-to-none coolant level.
• Leak is coming from where the left-side plastic radiator siding meets with the center aluminum radiator core.
• Coolant continues to leak, slowly, even when car is turned off.
• At the scene, car is 100% undriveable. Needs tow + repair.