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08-24-2011, 10:41 PM
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Running too cool
my 98 E36 M3 has been running cool for about 3 years. I always suspected that the previous owner had placed a lower temp thermostat. Just took the thermostat out and its a 88 degree.
What could cause a car to run cool? 
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08-24-2011, 10:45 PM
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Bad thermostat. Its stuck open causing coolant to go through the radiator when its cold, which shouldnt be happening. Therefore the coolant can never get as hot as it should because, well, its never given the chance to warm up in the block. Replace tstat.
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08-24-2011, 10:48 PM
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thank you
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08-24-2011, 11:27 PM
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better gas mileage after you change it too.
guarantee it* *Disclaimer:I dont guarantee ****!!!
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08-25-2011, 09:36 AM
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You should have fixed it 3 years ago. Running cool is bad for your 02 sensors, etc. But yes, it's a stuck t-stat. My car had the same problem.
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