Morning Warm Up - How Long!?
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My Ride: 2010 535 xDrive, 6MT, M-sport pkg
I just use common sense in terms of owing if its warmed up or not and have to rely on the warning lights for a condition approaching overheating. It sucks that there is no temp gauge readily available. I am also looking to see if the car can be coded to unlock and display the temp sensor reading on demand. I guess the engineers assumed that luxury sedan owners weren't interested in those type of things?
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My Ride: 2010 535 xDrive, 6MT, M-sport pkg
Ok, I took a pic on myiphone and tried to postfrom phone, but it appears you cant just upload a pic, but had to post a URL? Anyway, while looking closer at one and comparing it to yours, it is the same, but your hash marks along the side of the ring go up the dial much further. I have 3 lines, regardless if I let my car sit for 2 days or whether I on a 2 hour road trip. I just verified this yesterday and have been watching it over the past weeks. Mine must be inoperable. I wonder if it is covered under warranty - I will check when I take it in for service in the upcoming weeks.
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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Don't spend time staring at your tach. In three years I had my 08 535i nothing ever changed, moved or lite up.
As Luigi said, just get in, strap in and go; summer or winter. Why warm up your engine when everything else is stone cold. Drive moderately for a while. I suggest 5 miles.
My F10 has a temp gauge and takes varying times to warm up but does it best when I'm moving rather than sitting in traffic. The A/C is going before I leave the driveway. Waiting for winter to see how the heater works but my retired E60 was pumping heat within a km.
As Luigi said, just get in, strap in and go; summer or winter. Why warm up your engine when everything else is stone cold. Drive moderately for a while. I suggest 5 miles.
My F10 has a temp gauge and takes varying times to warm up but does it best when I'm moving rather than sitting in traffic. The A/C is going before I leave the driveway. Waiting for winter to see how the heater works but my retired E60 was pumping heat within a km.
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