240F-- normal oil temp for a E92 328i?

headlee103 · 08-24-2009, 11:14 AM

Once my car is warmed up, I am usually around 230 or 240. I have no exhaust mods or anything like that so I just assumed it was normal. I have had my car serviced by BMW several times, never asked about it but they never said anything was wrong either.

chrisE92 · 08-28-2009, 01:11 AM

bump

would like to get more opinions

Carfreak9922 · 08-28-2009, 03:04 AM

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now that's the kind of reply that makes me feel a little better. haha thanks

Ya same here 240... but no problems yet

F32Fleet · 08-28-2009, 07:24 AM

You have a 328, and should never have to worry about oil temps. Remember that the E90 330's/328's do NOT have the oil temp gauge.

Wizard · 07-22-2011, 10:28 PM

Mine runs anywhere between 220-240 and it's been hot here in CA

Antony_correia11 · 07-23-2011, 01:43 AM

Sorry to thread jack, but my 09 328xi has an "instant MPG" gauge and not the oil temp.

RK_Bimmer · 07-23-2011, 07:59 AM

My car has always run from 230-240. Running the AC in the Dallas heat to the relatively cool summer here in Anchorage - no change. Also, the only mods I have are the BMS and K&N drop in/charcoal delete. Even after those mods, no changes in the oil temp.

qyz891023 · 10-10-2012, 10:51 AM

is this normal? it went up to 240 only after 20 minutes of normal driving in outside degree about only 50

vapore0n · 10-10-2012, 10:56 AM

I believe temperature is regulated by the thermostat, so your car will almost always hover around the same temperatures all the time. If you think your oil temp should be lower, try making sure the fans work properly, clean the radiators, and at an extreme install an oil cooler.

qyz891023 · 10-10-2012, 11:54 AM

yeah the temp climbs up to 240 really fast in about 15 minutes, but then it wont go up any more even if after i floored the gas a couple of times on highway

axztx · 10-10-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Antony_correia11

Sorry to thread jack, but my 09 328xi has an "instant MPG" gauge and not the oil temp.

My 08 328 has oil temp gauge - it comes with sport package (maybe on coupe only?).

My temp hovers between 230-240.

33beto · 10-10-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

yeah, it's just axle-back. Does less backpressure cause the engine to run slightly lean? If so, is this something I should worry about?

I dont think thats the case. Im sure theres enuff room on the fuel/air map to adjust injector pulses and keep the mix in check.

Maybe the new exhaust note made your foot got heavier? lol.

qyz891023 · 10-10-2012, 01:58 PM

does anyone know why cant i start a new post? i registered yesterday

rusn007 · 10-11-2012, 06:01 PM

I have a '11 E92. My temperature normally (after the car warms up) is right around 250. I have seen pretty frequently it going over 250 (the needle slightly moved past 250). Is this normal or I should look into it?

jonathansbmw · 07-25-2017, 08:23 PM

I'm resurrecting this thread. My 2009 E92 328 has run oil temperatures of 230-240 for years and now, I've moved up up to 250 with an occasional bump up to 260 before coming back down to 250.

Anyone else running this same scenario and if so, has anyone else done anything about it? Thanks.

wallacelau · 07-25-2017, 09:26 PM

I have a 08 e92 328i. When its fully warmed up, its usually between 240-245 ish. It has always been that way. Last month, the oil temp hit 253 when I passed through Fresno area which was around 108-113F there.
I have a performance exhaust and AA tune if that matters.

NFiftyWon · 07-25-2017, 10:17 PM

What RPM do you idle at, what is your elevation, and how full is your oil? And did you have your AC on?

jonathansbmw · 07-26-2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wallacelau

I have a 08 e92 328i. When its fully warmed up, its usually between 240-245 ish. It has always been that way. Last month, the oil temp hit 253 when I passed through Fresno area which was around 108-113F there.
I have a performance exhaust and AA tune if that matters.

Hey Thanks. It seems to be at 250 even in Los Angeles with less than 100 degree temps.

jonathansbmw · 07-26-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NFiftyWon

What RPM do you idle at, what is your elevation, and how full is your oil? And did you have your AC on?

I idle at around 750 rpm, I'm pretty much at sea level here in Los Angeles, my oil is at max and with or without the AC on, oil temp s pretty much at 250 now.

mweisdorfer · 07-26-2017, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

My oil temp guage would always point directly at 210F when warmed up; no more and no less. Lately, I got an exhaust installed and now notice that my oil temp guage rises to 240F when the car's fully warmed up. Is this normal? I get paranoid over little things like this.

Just want to get an idea of what other 328i owners are getting. Thanks.

What kind and weight oil are you running?

wallacelau · 07-26-2017, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathansbmw

Hey Thanks. It seems to be at 250 even in Los Angeles with less than 100 degree temps.

When I went to LA last month, my oil temp is around 245 even when it's only 82-92 F. So I think it's pretty normal.
I would only start to concern if it goes past 255 even when the ambient temperature is lower than 100F).

jonathansbmw · 07-26-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What kind and weight oil are you running?

Standard BMW TwinPower Turbo LL01 5W-30 "Pennzoil" but, you do bring up an interesting point.

Not too long ago, BMW switched from Castrol as their oil supplier to Pennzoil. This is the only change in type/brand I've had in the 8 years I've owned the car.

Could this be it? Can viscosity be a little different between brands causing the extra heat?

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headlee103 Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bethlehem, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 328xi [10.00]	Once my car is warmed up, I am usually around 230 or 240. I have no exhaust mods or anything like that so I just assumed it was normal. I have had my car serviced by BMW several times, never asked about it but they never said anything was wrong either.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3587 Rep 10,356 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	You have a 328, and should never have to worry about oil temps. Remember that the E90 330's/328's do NOT have the oil temp gauge.
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Wizard Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine runs anywhere between 220-240 and it's been hot here in CA
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Antony_correia11 Private First Class 15 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	Sorry to thread jack, but my 09 328xi has an "instant MPG" gauge and not the oil temp.
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RK_Bimmer Private 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 xDrive 50i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	My car has always run from 230-240. Running the AC in the Dallas heat to the relatively cool summer here in Anchorage - no change. Also, the only mods I have are the BMS and K&N drop in/charcoal delete. Even after those mods, no changes in the oil temp.
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qyz891023 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 328xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ct iTrader: (0)	is this normal? it went up to 240 only after 20 minutes of normal driving in outside degree about only 50
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vapore0n Captain 40 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I believe temperature is regulated by the thermostat, so your car will almost always hover around the same temperatures all the time. If you think your oil temp should be lower, try making sure the fans work properly, clean the radiators, and at an extreme install an oil cooler.
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qyz891023 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 328xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ct iTrader: (0)	yeah the temp climbs up to 240 really fast in about 15 minutes, but then it wont go up any more even if after i floored the gas a couple of times on highway
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rusn007 Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have a '11 E92. My temperature normally (after the car warms up) is right around 250. I have seen pretty frequently it going over 250 (the needle slightly moved past 250). Is this normal or I should look into it?
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jonathansbmw New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 3 series Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm resurrecting this thread. My 2009 E92 328 has run oil temperatures of 230-240 for years and now, I've moved up up to 250 with an occasional bump up to 260 before coming back down to 250. Anyone else running this same scenario and if so, has anyone else done anything about it? Thanks.
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wallacelau Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 216 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I have a 08 e92 328i. When its fully warmed up, its usually between 240-245 ish. It has always been that way. Last month, the oil temp hit 253 when I passed through Fresno area which was around 108-113F there. I have a performance exhaust and AA tune if that matters.
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NFiftyWon Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 239 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 328 X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	What RPM do you idle at, what is your elevation, and how full is your oil? And did you have your AC on?
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