335i Engine temp POLL (335i drivers only)- normal spirited driving/traffic/long trips

SoCal335i · 03-23-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shnapper

Apparently if you look through the lower mesh grill next to the passenger side fog light there is a duct, a brake cooling duct per say. Get on your knees shine a flash light in there and if all you see is the back side of your front brake rotor through the tunnel and no cooler or anything that looks remotely like a cooling device than you DON'T have it.

Let us know, I think you may have it if your car runs dead center on the temp gauge........

Its a lot easier to find then that, if you look in the wheel well of the passenger side you will see the brake cooling duct and you can see the radiator right there thru a plastic grill. No need for getting on your knees with a flashlight, unless you really want to.haha.

shnapper · 03-23-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal335i

Its a lot easier to find then that, if you look in the wheel well of the passenger side you will see the brake cooling duct and you can see the radiator right there thru a plastic grill. No need for getting on your knees with a flashlight, unless you really want to.haha.

Ahh so it's actually exposed? it doesn't sit inside the tunnel?. I definitely don't have it then...

RiXst3r · 03-23-2007, 05:27 PM

so far, 5 cars total have run "hot" under normal driving... and only one of those had the oil cooler... this still backs up my thought that only some cars have an issue that causes them to run hotter, and this is band-aided by the extra oil cooler, but still not a real fix... and some cars are not prone to overheating at all, cooler or no cooler...

shnapper · 03-23-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

so far, 5 cars total have run "hot" under normal driving... and only one of those had the oil cooler... this still backs up my thought that only some cars have an issue that causes them to run hotter, and this is band-aided by the extra oil cooler, but still not a real fix... and some cars are not prone to overheating at all, cooler or no cooler...

I think it might depend on on the region you live and the temps your car may be exposed to.

The latest I got from the dealer TODAY and this really chaps my ass LOL, I love saying that redneck style.

My wife was told by our dealer mind you(not some shmoe on the corner), BMW north America knows there is a problem and are working on it. Now if this info was given to me 4 days after buying the car why wasn't I disclosed this info during the sale? Am I not entitled to full disclosure of a known problem before dropping 50k on a car?

So I guess they told her they are checking our VIN to see if we have the cooler, I know we don't. My wife seems to think they might not have a cooler to give even if they could give it. Final words was our complaint has been filed and we will be notified as soon as the FIX becomes available by BMW. If your all wondering why I didn't call the dealer? well I don't talk real nice so I have her do it LOL...

My personal thoughts on this: RUN'EM while you Got'em because if they admit theres a problem no need to worry about warranty denials on motor failures............

DrM · 03-23-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUE LABEL

can someone take a pic of the oil cooler so as to erase any doubt, i didnt see anything that looked like a cooling unit/pump in the mentioned area but i do see some pipes headed in that specified area when i take a view from top side.

It is post #17 in the "Does the automatic 335 have one oil cooler?" thread.

200Duece · 03-23-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

OK, how do you tell on the physical car?

I have a 335i e92, Steptronic w/ Sport Pkg, production 12/06.

Where do I look?? How do I tell?? I'm not an engine guru but I do want to know...though car has 1600 miles and I've never seen temps go near the high side.

Your passenger side front grill will be open in 2 halves, one side for a brake cooling duct and the other for you oil cooler

And, I stay right around 245-250 through all driving types at the same ambeint temp outside.

TiAg335i · 03-23-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

Your passenger side front grill will be open in 2 halves, one side for a brake cooling duct and the other for you oil cooler

And, I stay right around 245-250 through all driving types at the same ambeint temp outside.

Yeah, after 15-20 min of driving I am sitting at 230 - 240 F. But after 30 minutes of occasional hard throttle I am close to 250.

200Duece · 03-24-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DrM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42190

Cliffj,
the short version is:
manual with sport package = factory oil cooler
auto with sport package = some have cooler
others = no cooler

Thank you DrM for the

earlier. I thought this site was loosing it's character. Please, someone ask about thier cars normal operating oil temp.

View Poll Results: Which of the following is your expirience.
NO OIL COOLER - Over 265F (normal driving)	6	5.88%
NO OIL COOLER - Under 265F (normal driving)	36	35.29%
OIL COOLER - Over 265F (normal driving)	4	3.92%
OIL COOLER - Under 265F (normal driving)	44	43.14%
I dont have a 335, but I like to vote and post in threads that dont apply to me.	12	11.76%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

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RiXst3r 273 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	so far, 5 cars total have run "hot" under normal driving... and only one of those had the oil cooler... this still backs up my thought that only some cars have an issue that causes them to run hotter, and this is band-aided by the extra oil cooler, but still not a real fix... and some cars are not prone to overheating at all, cooler or no cooler...
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