Engine oil temp
07-24-2008, 07:53 AM
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Hi all,
Probably a silly question here, but how do I tell if the oil/engine temp is up to operating temperature? I enjoy a good punch on the accelerator every now and then, but wouldn't dream of it when the engine is cold. However, my car ('04 530dA) doesn't have an engine/oil temp gauge. So how do we know when the engine is warm?
Just curious, thanks!
Probably a silly question here, but how do I tell if the oil/engine temp is up to operating temperature? I enjoy a good punch on the accelerator every now and then, but wouldn't dream of it when the engine is cold. However, my car ('04 530dA) doesn't have an engine/oil temp gauge. So how do we know when the engine is warm?
Just curious, thanks!
07-24-2008, 07:56 AM
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Sorry, note to self: "search first, THEN post topic". Apologies, I've just seen how much info is available on this topic.
What I couldn't see, however, as there is no gauge available; how long do you guys think it would take the 530d engine to get up to temperature?
What I couldn't see, however, as there is no gauge available; how long do you guys think it would take the 530d engine to get up to temperature?
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Originally Posted by BasRed' post='631543' date='Jul 24 2008, 06:56 PM
Sorry, note to self: "search first, THEN post topic". Apologies, I've just seen how much info is available on this topic.
What I couldn't see, however, as there is no gauge available; how long do you guys think it would take the 530d engine to get up to temperature?
What I couldn't see, however, as there is no gauge available; how long do you guys think it would take the 530d engine to get up to temperature?
IE the transmission and rear diff oils don't have to be changed at all on a modern BMW.
I used to have on my old gas engined E60's ('04 and '05) on the rev meter a white striped max rev indicator (see pic)
that showed when the engine was fully warm. My new '08 diesel don't have it anymore.
For normal driving the oil temps do not matter, but if you will race your car, be sure that the
engine oil is warm.
Depending on outside temp it will take some 10 - 20 mins of driving to get it warm enough for full throttle.
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it seems on my car that in the pic that Ricracing posted, when I have 2 lines showing the car is at full operating temp.
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As the engine warms up, the overal red-line value of RPM's (white lines) will show fewer lines. I usually wait for the RPM max red-line indicator to increase before punching it. The manual does state to NOT idle the car and wait for the oil to heat up; rather just get in and drive. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='631561' date='Jul 24 2008, 11:20 AM
The engine (materials) and oil tech has improved hugely in the last decades.
IE the transmission and rear diff oils don't have to be changed at all on a modern BMW.
IE the transmission and rear diff oils don't have to be changed at all on a modern BMW.
Anyway.... My car takes about 2-3 miles(summer) 5 miles(winter) at speeds from 25-45mph before my Tach's white bars move from 4k to the two/three bars showing...
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Hi all, thanks for your speedy and informative replies. I'll definitely check the variable redline on my revcounter to see if it applies to my diesel as well..
I agree about the trans and diff oils, my BMW mechanic said the exact same to me and recommended changing the oils which I'm gonna have done soon..
I agree about the trans and diff oils, my BMW mechanic said the exact same to me and recommended changing the oils which I'm gonna have done soon..
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