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chris burt Posted on Sep 18, 2012
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Why does my 1994 bmw 316 coupe temparature gauge rise and fall

When im driving the tempareture gauge keeps going half way then back down to cold evan when engine hot also heaters only blow hot every now again, cars not losing any water what could this be?

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That is normal when it start going into the red that is bad

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SOURCE: bmw 316 e36

change your fuel filter if it does'nt work check that your fuel pressure is ok if not check that all the plugs on your air intake is all good and pluged in properly

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SOURCE: BMW 325xi 04 Heater Fan working (sound) but not blowing any air.

motor is going bad replace it

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SOURCE: 97 BMW 316 Auto, using alot of engine coolant, no signs of leaks

Check exhaust, sounds like a small head gasket leak.

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SOURCE: 1994 bmw 325tds se m51 engine won't start when its

You got a case of an overheated engine. Give your
radiator an overhaul so that your car can breath well.
Also check water temperature sensor for defect. Okey,
give us a feedback thru e-mail.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2010

SOURCE: My 97 BMW Z3 keeps overheating

I too had similar problem when replacing the thermostat on my Z3. My advice is top up with more coolant and check the level.

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