Noisey Idle/Temp Gauge

KJ335 · 11-09-2006, 02:37 PM

Hey people. I'm new to this post and I just picked up my 335 two weeks ago. It has about 500 miles on it. Is the loud idle on starting up normal? It's much louder than my friends' 330 and 530xi. Is it just the turbo?

I've also noticed the oil temp gauge goes up to 3/4's of the range at times (to the right). Is that normal? Thanks for any feedback.

E90Fleet · 11-09-2006, 02:41 PM

I would say normal for both

sstarch1 · 11-09-2006, 02:43 PM

Keep an eye on the temp gauge, better yet, go drive you car really hard and see if it measures differently.
BTW, a more usefull comment instead of "3/4 of the range" would be the actuall temp, BMW did put numbers and ticks there for you to figure it out.

Ninjaneer · 11-09-2006, 02:48 PM

3/4 of the way or slightly past the mid-range sounds normal to me, that's about where mine's at after driving for 10-15+ mins.

Idle sounds normal too if it's just at start up and the car hasn't been on long. I hear mine but it's not too loud, just loud enough for me to know it's up and running but for the most part the engine's smooth and deceptively quiet till you start pushing it. Near the 1200 mile break-in mark mine got noticeably louder than when it was new but that is normal.

KJ335 · 11-09-2006, 02:57 PM

Thanks guys. By the way, I drove it hard (past 100mph) and normal and the temp stays within midpoint (210) and 3/4, so its reassuring to hear that's normal. I don't know the exact figure but I think most people who have the car will know what I mean by 3/4 since the gauge goes out to 300.

The noise however, is undetectable from inside the cabin.

The car is drop dead gorgeous to look at so I'm not complaining. Its my first time not only owning a bimmer but even driving in a car with a turbo, so its all new. Its also a great feeling to sit behind the tints and see people slowing down to look at it.....caz I'm one of the first in my area. I will post pics soon.

arbitrage · 11-09-2006, 03:20 PM

For a US spec temp gauge it is normal to be past 1/2 way. If they had converted the C to F properly from the European, Canadian (rest of the normal world) then yours would run just below 1/2 or at 1/2 like ours do!!

Ninjaneer · 11-09-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ335

The noise however, is undetectable from inside the cabin.

Good. That's why I threw in my comment about it being quiet. I wasn't sure if you were hearing much from the inside or just on the outside. It's definitely quiet from inside

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KJ335 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: White 335, Saddle Brown, Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Noisey Idle/Temp Gauge Hey people. I'm new to this post and I just picked up my 335 two weeks ago. It has about 500 miles on it. Is the loud idle on starting up normal? It's much louder than my friends' 330 and 530xi. Is it just the turbo? I've also noticed the oil temp gauge goes up to 3/4's of the range at times (to the right). Is that normal? Thanks for any feedback.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	I would say normal for both __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 36 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Keep an eye on the temp gauge, better yet, go drive you car really hard and see if it measures differently. BTW, a more usefull comment instead of "3/4 of the range" would be the actuall temp, BMW did put numbers and ticks there for you to figure it out. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	3/4 of the way or slightly past the mid-range sounds normal to me, that's about where mine's at after driving for 10-15+ mins. Idle sounds normal too if it's just at start up and the car hasn't been on long. I hear mine but it's not too loud, just loud enough for me to know it's up and running but for the most part the engine's smooth and deceptively quiet till you start pushing it. Near the 1200 mile break-in mark mine got noticeably louder than when it was new but that is normal. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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KJ335 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: White 335, Saddle Brown, Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. By the way, I drove it hard (past 100mph) and normal and the temp stays within midpoint (210) and 3/4, so its reassuring to hear that's normal. I don't know the exact figure but I think most people who have the car will know what I mean by 3/4 since the gauge goes out to 300. The noise however, is undetectable from inside the cabin. The car is drop dead gorgeous to look at so I'm not complaining. Its my first time not only owning a bimmer but even driving in a car with a turbo, so its all new. Its also a great feeling to sit behind the tints and see people slowing down to look at it.....caz I'm one of the first in my area. I will post pics soon.
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arbitrage First Lieutenant 14 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Territory Canada iTrader: (0)	For a US spec temp gauge it is normal to be past 1/2 way. If they had converted the C to F properly from the European, Canadian (rest of the normal world) then yours would run just below 1/2 or at 1/2 like ours do!! __________________ Ordered June 3 '06: E92 335i Saph Blk, Jade Grey lthr, poplar grey trim, 6spd, Sports Pkg, CA. Update Sept 29 '06: Got the car...It rocks!! Update Sept 08: Moved to Whitehorse and had to buy out of my lease. Miss the car a lot. Will return to BMW family in a couple of years.
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