Engine Temperature Rasing

mendez · 05-27-2012, 07:04 PM

Hi,

I notice my engine temperature is raising....its like 220-240...The outside temperature is about 95F...But I always had my engine temp ~210 or less...

Any thoughts?

THE TECH · 05-27-2012, 07:10 PM

Hard to say. Maybe check your coolant once it cools down.

elm3 · 05-27-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Hard to say. Maybe check your coolant once it cools down.

+1 This

mark896 · 05-28-2012, 10:32 AM

REALLY stupid that these cars don't have water temp gauges.

THE TECH · 05-28-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mark896

REALLY stupid that these cars don't have water temp gauges.

Just get a V2 electric steering wheel and you will.

mark896 · 05-28-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

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Originally Posted by mark896

REALLY stupid that these cars don't have water temp gauges.

Just get a V2 electric steering wheel and you will.

Yes, but, I would expect the car to COME with one. It's not that crazy.

THE TECH · 05-28-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mark896

Yes, but, I would expect the car to COME with one. It's not that crazy.

It's just how BMW is. They must feel oil temp is more important than water temp.

mark896 · 05-28-2012, 01:47 PM

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It's just how BMW is. They must feel oil temp is more important than water temp.

I understand but they should've included both. We HAVE the technology.

mendez · 05-28-2012, 02:52 PM

thanks for the help Guys! I'm going to flush the Radiator and put new Coolant. Do you guys know the capacity?? 1-2 gal?

Thanks!

GIdriver · 05-29-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mendez

Hi,

I notice my engine temperature is raising....its like 220-240...The outside temperature is about 95F...But I always had my engine temp ~210 or less...

Any thoughts?

Do you get these temps just cruising, or while driving aggressively, traffic jams? I ask because today my engine temp raised to 220-230. Highest I've ever seen. Outside 93. I redlined it two or three times (maybe more) on open highway. I cruised after seen the temp and it lowered fairly quick. I have a Dinan pulley (for several thousand miles now), not sure if this matters that much.

mendez · 05-29-2012, 07:43 PM

It was highway. And I shifted ~5-6K rpm...not redlined....I notice my coolant was low, Im going to flush the radiator this week just in case....

GIdriver · 05-29-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mendez

It was highway. And I shifted ~5-6K rpm...not redlined....I notice my coolant was low, Im going to flush the radiator this week just in case....

Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on the temp gauge more frequently.

mendez · 05-29-2012, 08:31 PM

Anyone know the ratio they use to fill the radiator? 50% antifreeze & 50% Water?

GIdriver · 05-29-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mendez

Anyone know the ratio they use to fill the radiator? 50% antifreeze & 50% Water?

No idea. The manual doesn't say?

GIdriver · 05-29-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mendez

Anyone know the ratio they use to fill the radiator? 50% antifreeze & 50% Water?

Yes, it appears to be 50:50. Confirm with your manual or dealer.

gatorfast · 06-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Mine is usually right in the middle (210) but I have noticed it will sometimes creep past there as well. I live in sofla so it's very hot here and I will usually redline it once or twice during a drive. Is this normal?

_M3 · 06-01-2012, 09:36 AM

Owners manual says normal operating temperature is 170-250 F

http://www.m3post.com/goodiesforyou/e92-m3-manual.PDF
Page 62

mendez · 06-01-2012, 09:56 AM

Guys I need some feedback....

Remember my original posting about the engine temperature right? Well I notice that the coolant was low so I decided to do a flush (this weekend)

Well....I notice my AC was not cooling well so I took it yesterday to the dealership....They said they have to vacuum the AC and put a dye, drive the car for a while and bring the car back.

The funny part is, they are recommending me to flush the radiator ($200.00)??? Really? my car had low coolant but the engine is not that hot to affect my AC (220~230)....Plus I think is the heater that is linked to the Radiator not the AC...

I'm going to do the Flush in the AC but do you guys think I should do the coolant radiator??? (They said is not just a drain, they are going to clean everything)

m3an · 06-01-2012, 11:49 AM

how are you measuring water temp? this car doesn't have a gauge... are you talkinh about the oil temp? then yes, that is more of a dummy gauge w/ a wide range and will move

tom @ eas · 06-01-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by talontid

how are you measuring water temp? this car doesn't have a gauge... are you talkinh about the oil temp? then yes, that is more of a dummy gauge w/ a wide range and will move

While there isn't an analog water temp gauge present, there are still high-temp warnings on the OLED display on the cluster (and iDrive, if equipped).

IFX · 06-01-2012, 03:44 PM

when the outside temp is 95 is this the only time the engine temp creeps higher?

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mendez Private 20 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	thanks for the help Guys! I'm going to flush the Radiator and put new Coolant. Do you guys know the capacity?? 1-2 gal? Thanks!
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gatorfast Major General 4992 Rep 6,860 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Mine is usually right in the middle (210) but I have noticed it will sometimes creep past there as well. I live in sofla so it's very hot here and I will usually redline it once or twice during a drive. Is this normal?
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_M3 Private First Class 20 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E92 M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Gabriel, CA iTrader: (3)	Owners manual says normal operating temperature is 170-250 F http://www.m3post.com/goodiesforyou/e92-m3-manual.PDF Page 62
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mendez Private 20 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	Guys I need some feedback.... Remember my original posting about the engine temperature right? Well I notice that the coolant was low so I decided to do a flush (this weekend) Well....I notice my AC was not cooling well so I took it yesterday to the dealership....They said they have to vacuum the AC and put a dye, drive the car for a while and bring the car back. The funny part is, they are recommending me to flush the radiator ($200.00)??? Really? my car had low coolant but the engine is not that hot to affect my AC (220~230)....Plus I think is the heater that is linked to the Radiator not the AC... I'm going to do the Flush in the AC but do you guys think I should do the coolant radiator??? (They said is not just a drain, they are going to clean everything)
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