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Originally Posted by S4NoMore
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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On the next model of the X3, the G01 starting in 2018, BMW back to water temperature on the X3. When the waterpump goes, there is no warning other than the engine shutting down and an overheating message. I certainly didn't get a warning light.