thermostat for winter

[///M42 sport]

Which thermostat is recommended for winter? Lower temp I'm guessing

[Kershaw]

iirc, you want a higher temp thermostat so that it opens later and it keeps the engine up at optimal temperature.

an engine running too cold is no bueno either.

[CorvallisBMW]

You shouldn't ever have to change your thermostat temp. The engine is designed to run at a certain temperature. Keep it there, there's no need to switch it out based on weather.

[///M42 sport]

Problem is I remember changing the thermostat when I first got the car and I dont remember which temperature I chose.

[Kershaw]

You shouldn't ever have to change your thermostat temp. The engine is designed to run at a certain temperature. Keep it there, there's no need to switch it out based on weather.

this is what i meant to say when i said "higher temp." i mean "higher than the low temp thermostats people put in in their cars.

:|

[llll1l1ll]

I'm actually about to switch my thermo to the normal temp for winter.

Just go to bavauto and get the OEM spec thermo.

[jlevie]

Other than on a race car, there is no reason to run a lower temperature thermostat. Run the stock 80C thermostat year round.