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    Good Manual and Refilling Coolant

    Hi Folks,

    2 things:

    Anyone know of a good 840 service manual? I am not picky of the year, but I have a 97.
    I downloaded the option here, but its cruddy.
    https://www.bmwsections.com/docs/8series/

    Also, I bought my vehicle used and noticed the coolant is low. I can't determine what is already in there via looking under the cap.
    That floating prong that should be touching the bottom of the cap is probably about an inch too low.
    Any thoughts on my best mode of attack to make sure I get the right stuff in?
    I heard mixing various types could be pretty bad.

    Once again, thanks for the help everybody!

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    I use 50/50 mix of BMW brand coolant and distilled water.
    Try this link for a workshop manual:
    https://www.bmwtechinfo.com/repair/main/721en/index.htm

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