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Originally Posted by Scottaw
So I've felt the X3 hasn't been providing heat adequately in the colder weather and decided to measure the temperature coming out the center vents. I observed that in auto, it takes forever to heat up. In manual, it's a bit better. But compared to other vehicles in the past, including my wife's current Tiguan, it does not heat nearly as well.
If anyone here has an infrared thermometer, or one that can be inserted into the vents like a meat thermometer, could you compare your X3 to the temp curves below? Thanks!
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As we get better fuel efficiency the heating systems are slower to warm up, less waste heat.
My 535i is the slowest warming petrol engine I've ever had, but watching the ECT, it is slow to get to temperature on cold days. Can't have efficiency and cabin heat, unless like the diesels, we have the electric element in the system.
How quickly does your engine get to temperature?
HighlandPete