Hi everyone
I've recently notice that my engine temperature gauge is only reaching the first white mark after the blue segment (around 11 o'clock). I'm guessing it's a dodgy thermostat but welcome anyone's input?
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Temp Gauge
Temp Gauge
Cheers
Phil.
Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004
Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003
Phil.
Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004
Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003
Re: Temp Gauge
Anyone?
Cheers
Phil.
Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004
Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003
Phil.
Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004
Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003
Re: Temp Gauge
Def sounds like a Thermostat. If they break in o[pen position it allows water to circulate constantly. This means the car will not reach optimum tempreture. You may find that your MPG goes down.
Not fitted on an X5 but was very easy on a Z3. I imagine that its a simpe job as there is lots of room around th engine.
Not fitted on an X5 but was very easy on a Z3. I imagine that its a simpe job as there is lots of room around th engine.
Re: Temp Gauge
did ye check the water level in your rad
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Sundayjumper
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Re: Temp Gauge
Definitely sounds like a thermostat to me. They're usually designed to fail open, as a cold engine is far less of a risk than an overheating one. Does the temperature creep up if you're stationary for a while ?
Shouldn't be a hard job to replace it.
Shouldn't be a hard job to replace it.
