2020 BMW X5 Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2020 BMW X5, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 X5.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from AISIN, PEAK and VALVOLINE — built to original-equipment specification. AISIN ACE008 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bleeders used to purge air from the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Air Bleeder parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from DORMAN.

This group includes DORMAN 902404 and DORMAN 902404HP.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 284670.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

10 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from 5 brands — TECHPRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, REIN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TECHPRO BM3014116.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and REIN. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T64. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T64, REIN CPE0034 and CALORSTAT RC0084, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

9 Radiator parts are listed for the 2020 BMW X5, from CSF, ULTRA-POWER, GPD and 4 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 13783 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from ULTRA-POWER and GPD. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 13783.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 1 other brand. TYC 13783 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include ULTRA-POWER 13783 and GPD 13783C, among others listed above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from 6 brands — GPD, TECHPRO, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 75327. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 2812286 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, TYC, UAC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 75327.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 75327, GPD 2812286 and TECHPRO BM3115151, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

This group shows a single part: GATES 52456.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

11 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2020 BMW X5, from GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 5 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0198 carries the "Popular" badge. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, HOLSTEIN and VEMO. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0198.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FACET and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS658 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

11 Thermostat parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from 8 brands — MOTORAD, SKP, DORMAN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1430869.

The Economy section: 4 options from SKP, DORMAN and ÜRO PARTS. DORMAN 9025954 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1430869.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

8 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2020 BMW X5, from ELRING, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE C32504 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE C32504, VICTOR REINZ 417754800 and ELRING 546890, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

This group shows a single part: VEMO V20990005.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

13 Water Pump parts for the 2020 BMW X5 come from 8 brands — BOSCH, GRAF, BECK/ARNLEY and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 0392023509.

The Economy section: 2 options from BECK/ARNLEY and ÜRO PARTS. BECK/ARNLEY 1312550 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from BOSCH and GATES. A representative part number is BOSCH 0392023509.

8 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2020 BMW X5, from ELRING and AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 01732500, ELRING 113600 and ELRING 251050.