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      09-18-2020, 11:33 AM   #3
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Drives: '15 xDrive35i M-Sport
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Do you know the normal coolant operating range for the 35i? I have an Ultragauge device that plugs into the OBD2 port and I can set an alarm for things like coolant temp when it falls below or rises above a certain temp.

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Originally Posted by S4NoMore View Post
Oil is a better indicator of engine temperature, i.e. warmup status. Water temperature increases pretty fast, and the only reason to have a gauge on it is to tell you that you are overheating. This can be done with a light or an alert message rather than a permanent gauge.
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