What temp should the engine get around, mine is about 1/4th of the way on the temp guage, but I have never let it sit more than 10 minutes, and my heat isnt super warm. Maybe I will let her run for awhile tonight and see where it goes, if it doesnt warm up good, maybe a coolant flush is in order? And check the thermostat!
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yeah mine sits at 1/4 mark but my heater works hella goodStrategic nw e30 commandOriginally posted by bmwm42Comment
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Mine sits just before 1/2 way mark. Heater works ok so so...1991 E30 318is Daily Driver
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Mine would barely climb out of the blue but the heater worked like a charm. I put a new thermostat (88*c cheepo from pelican) in so I'll see if that changes anything. I'd bet it's the gauge that is off not the engine temp.
If I were you I'd do a coolant flush. My car was full of that green shit and I'm sure it hadn't been changed in a while. Given that most breakdowns happen due to a cooling system failure a jug of BMW Blue and some time is well worth it. Make sure you drain the block, I couldn't believe how much more came out.Last edited by vegaskyle; 12-19-2010, 02:21 AM.Comment
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mine sits at 1/4, if I idle for 5 minutes + it climbs another 1/8 but the heater is always hot.harry/harout
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mine sits shy of the middle
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After the new thermostat its right between 1/4 and 1/2.Comment
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With an 88C thermostat, it ranges from 3/8ths to just to the left of the halfway mark.On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. (Edward Mote 1797-1874)Comment
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Alright, just thought it was odd that I sat about 1/4 up, but I guess thats normal! thanks again!Comment
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