Optimum operating temperature
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Originally Posted by Memotronic' date='May 3 2005, 07:25 AM
I just got a warning msg saying >> coolant water is low .. I think it is related to engine temperature? is it ?
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But basically, a low coolant message is triggered by the volume of coolant in the system, such as by detecting the level in the reservoir, and not the temperature of the coolant.
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Originally Posted by Bart001' date='May 3 2005, 04:52 PM
[quote name='Memotronic' date='May 3 2005, 07:25 AM']I just got a warning msg saying >> coolant water is low .. I think it is related to engine temperature? is it ?
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But basically, a low coolant message is triggered by the volume of coolant in the system, such as by detecting the level in the reservoir, and not the temperature of the coolant.
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[/quote]Right, I used to get this on my VW when it was barely low. Top it off. Also, check your oil to see what kind of shape it's in. If you're not leaking coolant (the system should be sealed), then there is some other reason for the loss of coolant, most likely increased heat.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='May 3 2005, 07:13 AM
I agree with streak.? The variable "white line" isn't a direct indication of coolant temp, oil temp, or anything else.? Many people seem to think this is a valid substitute for the lack of a coolant temp gauge but I feel that's a mistake.
BMW really needs to give us a "vital statistics" page on iDrive so we can see virtual gauges on any/all critical functions.? How hard could that be to implement?? It could be in the settings menu -- and it wouldn't conflict with BMW Assist, BT, MP3, Sirius, etc.
BMW really needs to give us a "vital statistics" page on iDrive so we can see virtual gauges on any/all critical functions.? How hard could that be to implement?? It could be in the settings menu -- and it wouldn't conflict with BMW Assist, BT, MP3, Sirius, etc.
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Originally Posted by Gudge' date='May 3 2005, 06:12 AM
[quote name='mathmos' date='May 3 2005, 12:01 PM']IIRC the rev counter gives the indication ie.
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The white-striped advance warning field,
arrow 1, changes depending on the engine
temperature. The segments disappear in
sequence as the engine warms to its normal
operating temperature.
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as
far as the advance warning field whenever
possible.
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The white-striped advance warning field,
arrow 1, changes depending on the engine
temperature. The segments disappear in
sequence as the engine warms to its normal
operating temperature.
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as
far as the advance warning field whenever
possible.
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[/quote]The hashmarks before the redline actually move. As the engine gets warmer, they get closer to the redline.
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