about the 316i's oil temp

[nonpop]

the oil temp goes around 120℃ when i drive my 316i in highway for 30min, under eco mode, the speed is around 120km/h. is it normal temp in this situation? i am warrying about the temperature is too high to accelerate the aging of rubber parts.

 

[webster]

yes its normal. if it goes beyond, you have to monitor closely.

 

[whiskie]

It reaches that temperature when u slow down after reaching 120kmh or it stays at that temperature when u are constantly travelling at 120kmh.

Few degrees more and your car will overheat and go into limb mode.


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[Codewerx]

Not normal if you are just doing regular travelling on the expressway.

120c - normal if you are clearing carbon on the expressway for 30 minutes.

Let me know if you want some thoughts about this ...

 

[Chua Louis]

I am having the same concerns too. Normally it’s slightly below the 120 mark and recently it’s inching up to there. Anything to do with age of car too? I just changed my thermostat last year after overheating issues

 

[Meows]

I had encountered a similar situation as well for my F30.
The problem was my reserved reservoir connectors have worn out and the water is depleting gradually. I had to top up like every 3-4 days. (Frustrated and ).

After rectifying this problem, I noticed a few significant changes. ()
1. my temp reading stays at between 110++ degC while travelling. Never hit 120deg C. It does goes lower during cooler weather as low as 100 DegC ++ at times.
2. It takes a much longer time for the temperature to climb to 120 degC while travelling.
3. Air con appears to be cooler. (24 degC)

My ride is into its 6yrs and mileage is super high at ard 157, 000km.

 

[Chua Louis]

Thanks Meows! I just went to get it checked yesterday and realized there was a engine oil leak. Rectified the problem and now still observing if the problem still persists