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08-26-2012 | 09:39 AM

rocksteady530

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What is considered normal indication for the temp gauge when at normal operational temp? I am not getting any overheating warning but I notice my gauge marking goes up to only showing 3 white lines (at top) sometimes 2 for long driving. Wanted to make sure this is not something that's about to go wrong.

Also, other than that temp display using the hidden menu can I use INPA to determine the operational temp?

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'04 530i

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08-26-2012 | 02:38 PM

crewzer

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What temp gauge?

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

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08-26-2012 | 02:50 PM

rocksteady530

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I found this on one of the UK sites....it somewhat answered my question

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=929719

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08-26-2012 | 03:06 PM

AchtungE60

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Mine has never had cooling issues(of course I maintain) and 2 ticks has been normal.
I think 184-200 is normal temp. 225 maybe because I know BMW engines run a little hotter. I've never actually check the temp though.

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08-27-2012 | 11:33 AM

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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci

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Mine will often be over 225 in just routine driving around town. (535xi)

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