Q: is a Cooling System Flush needed when replacing the water pump on 2007 bmw 530i

asked by on February 13, 2018

is a Cooling System Flush needed when replacing the water pump on 2007 bmw 530i

My car has 145500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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