Where's the engine temp indicator?
07-07-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='307811' date='Jul 7 2006, 12:30 AM
maybe its that after most ppl idle to warm up their cars, they then think its ok to start driving hard.
unfortunately, the transmission isn't warmed up by idling your car, so many ppl damage their trannies this way.
i just start and drive softly for a bit. then let the revs and speeds up. i use the white hash marks as a general guide to know when the car is all warmed up.
unfortunately, the transmission isn't warmed up by idling your car, so many ppl damage their trannies this way.
i just start and drive softly for a bit. then let the revs and speeds up. i use the white hash marks as a general guide to know when the car is all warmed up.
Now has anyone else noticed that the white marks don't come down as far as quickly as one might expect? Is that only during the break in period?
07-07-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by VIIV' post='308011' date='Jul 7 2006, 12:48 PM
Yes, I was alwyas told the best way to warm up the entire car is to drive it moderately. Letting it sit just wastes fuel and contributes pollution.
Now has anyone else noticed that the white marks don't come down as far as quickly as one might expect? Is that only during the break in period?
Now has anyone else noticed that the white marks don't come down as far as quickly as one might expect? Is that only during the break in period?
As for the white marks, it does seem to take a long time to finally get down to two marks on my MY05 530i, compared to the warm-up time for most cars. Thermostat differences may account for this. Perhaps BMW wants to minimize the thermal stress associated with a quicker warm-up cycle.
07-08-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='308009' date='Jul 7 2006, 12:45 PM
i always recommend driving moderately for around 12-15 minutes.. after that the engine should have warmed up
07-08-2006, 11:39 AM
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Isn't the temp guage right next to the compass? 
07-08-2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mdsbuc' post='308335' date='Jul 8 2006, 03:39 PM
Isn't the temp guage right next to the compass?
07-08-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='308383' date='Jul 8 2006, 06:41 PM
where da fock is the da compass? LOL
Right there with the temp guage!
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='308383' date='Jul 8 2006, 03:41 PM
where da fock is the da compass? LOL
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Originally Posted by windnsea00' post='308330' date='Jul 8 2006, 07:15 PM
That's correct. An engine under no load (at idle) takes a very long time to warm the oil up to full operating temp. During that time the engine is running rich causing excessive fuel dilution to the oil, pollution, etc. and not to mention the transmission/diff need to warm by driving also.
