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      04-30-2015, 11:13 PM   #4
paradoxical3
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Originally Posted by Cloud9blue View Post
You can actually access the coolant temp through the diagnostic menu, under menu 7, after you unlock it.

http://e90.wikifoundry.com/page/BC+hidden+menus

From what I found it with mine, the coolant temp takes quite a while longer to reach the usual 94C during typical street driving in cooler weather (>40F). I run the standard 50/50 anti freeze with distilled water the last two time I was on track, not a hit of overheating at all. The temp hovers below 100C according to the JB4 dash hi-jack.

From my opinion, CSF radiator is a much more effective cooling upgrade than the PPK radiator, particular for AT cars. And the prices on these things are quite reasonable too!
Yes, that is how I am measuring the coolant temp. It is interesting to me that your cruise temp is 94c..wonder why it is so much lower than mine. Your 94c cruise is on both your stock and CSF rad?
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