GO FISHING, use SLABSAUCE Fishing Attractant

View Poll Results: Running Coolant Temps

Voters
33. You may not vote on this poll

  • Dead Center

    9 27.27%

  • Slightly Left, or cooler than center

    8 24.24%

  • Slightly Right, or warmer than center

    16 48.48%
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: Where are everyone's M30 coolant temps?

  1. 06-06-2006, 09:02 PM #1
    borderchris
    borderchris is offline
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    42

    Default Where are everyone's M30 coolant temps?

    Hey all... In full, warmed up normal mode, where is everyone's (M30) coolant temps? Dead Center, Ever so slightly above, or every so slightly below?

    Chris
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 06-06-2006, 09:06 PM #2
    angrypancake
    angrypancake is offline 2 Grand Master
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    1,750

    Default

    ever so slightly right (above). only a smidgen though


    Quote Originally Posted by Alexlind123
    You're my hero.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 06-06-2006, 09:08 PM #3
    Martin in Bellevue
    Martin in Bellevue is offline Major Contributor
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Posts
    835

    Default

    Just a bit left of center. My m30 has an oil cooler, if that matters. Hippieland doesn't see big ambient temperatures.
    erased due to slander
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 06-06-2006, 09:09 PM #4
    nuclearfusion
    nuclearfusion is offline Big Time Poster
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    137

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by borderchris
    Hey all... In full, warmed up normal mode, where is everyone's (M30) coolant temps? Dead Center, Ever so slightly above, or every so slightly below?

    Chris
    12 noon or just slightly below. Not above ever.

    Enjoy!

    Fusion
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 06-06-2006, 09:17 PM #5
    genphreak
    genphreak is offline 4 Grand Master
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    4,374

    Default

    ever so slightly right (a needle-width above) on a day above 25 degrees C (77F), but never above that. Doesn't drop below a needle to the left except during warm-up. Below 25 it likes to sit middle to half a needle left.

    I think it depends on climate, but this may be because my aux fan connector is a bit dodgey. My motor is basically new, stock spec- I believe middle is where it should run unless something is wrong (It also ran in the middle prior to the rebuild, but I only get one vote... ). I'll update when I have new connections installed. Nick
    Last edited by genphreak; 06-07-2006 at 02:39 AM.

    Join the Aussie     540i LE yahoo forum
    08/88 535i e34 M30+miller MAF, 'stiens, tints & teeth!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 06-07-2006, 01:38 AM #6
    Paul in NZ's Avatar
    Paul in NZ
    Paul in NZ is offline 3 Grand Master
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Wellington,New Zealand
    Posts
    3,868

    Default

    ever so slightly left of centre.Our temps are even more temperate than Nick suggests
    Gone but not forgotten
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 06-07-2006, 02:10 AM #7
    Randell
    Randell is offline Big, Big Time Poster
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Posts
    252

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
    ever so slightly left of centre.Our temps are even more temperate than Nick suggests
    hmm.. mine has always been a needlehead to the right... even after a new tstat

    it never moves once it hits peak temp either...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 06-07-2006, 02:51 AM #8
    Paul in NZ's Avatar
    Paul in NZ
    Paul in NZ is offline 3 Grand Master
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Wellington,New Zealand
    Posts
    3,868

    Default

    yes Randell but the temps prolly have a lot to do with it.....it would be rare for Wellington to go over 20 and 25 would be max....its getting into winter now and i have had the 3 degree warning twice this week!
    Gone but not forgotten
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 06-07-2006, 03:54 PM #9
    kev535i
    kev535i is offline Big Time Poster
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Adelaide Australia
    Posts
    171

    Default

    doesnt seem to matter what the outside temp is mine is allways a needle width to the right

    kev535i south oz
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 06-07-2006, 05:23 PM #10
    Mitch90535im
    Mitch90535im is offline Big, Big Time Poster
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    NW GA
    Posts
    261

    Default

    RCH left of center.
    1990 535i 5-sp., except for 16" M-Contours, cd deck, and clear corners, completely stock. 226k and running strong
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Safety Inspection: For everyone's sake!
    By Tiger in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 02-21-2008, 12:57 AM
  2. Hard starting in a little colder temps
    By t_marat in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 09-26-2007, 04:08 PM
  3. Window tint - how much does it lower interior temps?
    By Jeff N. in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 08-02-2005, 12:38 AM
  4. selling! everyone's input needed -which pic do u like best for a magasine?
    By SharkmanBMW in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 10-04-2004, 07:14 PM
  5. Thanks for everyone's help on Chain Tensioner and Guide Replacement......
    By rommel in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 09-14-2004, 07:20 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules