[sam_s335]

Hello, does anyone have an idea of what can cause a 2008 BMW 335i to warm up slowly? Not sure if its how the car works but it seems like the car finally gets above the bottom line 15 minutes into driving it. Anything that can be causing this? Thanks.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by sam_s335

Hello, does anyone have an idea of what can cause a 2008 BMW 335i to warm up slowly? Not sure if its how the car works but it seems like the car finally gets above the bottom line 15 minutes into driving it. Anything that can be causing this? Thanks.

15 Min sounds pretty normal, especially in winter temps. Some people barely break 160F in the winter if they don't drive long enough during their commutes.

Also remember your temp gauge is oil. Oil is thicker then water and takes longer to warm up.

[sam_s335]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

15 Min sounds pretty normal, especially in winter temps. Some people barely break 160F in the winter if they don't drive long enough during their commutes.

Also remember your temp gauge is oil. Oil is thicker then water and takes longer to warm up.

Good point, thanks for the help Jeff!

[tony55343]

Yea thats completely normal, I live in MN and drive 45 mins each way to and from work. My car does not even get fully warmed up in that amount of time .

[sam_s335]

Originally Posted by tony55343

Yea thats completely normal, I live in MN and drive 45 mins each way to and from work. My car does not even get fully warmed up in that amount of time .

Gotcha, Thanks man!