Coolant Loss during Mickey Mouse Flange Removal

javis20

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 Hershey, PA USA
My 2011 Z4 3.0 needs a oil filter housing gasket. I'm planning to do the mickey mouse flange at the same time. How much coolant loss can I expect? I have a 1 litre container of fluid available. Will that be enough? If it helps, my car will be on a very steep incline when I do the job.
 
1L will be more than enough. Can’t remember how much I had to add when I did the same job, less than 0,5L I think.
But someone else willprobably chime in and tell how much off I am.
 
Micke's post sounds right. To save mess, I used large capacity syringe to pull out 500ml via the top hose bleed screw on my e85 with the n52. Only lost a few drops and could put back in from the syringe. Also avoids risk of getting coolant on the serpentine belt. Good luck!
 
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