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  1. MCS02

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    #56 MCS02, Jan 17, 2020
    it uses Zerex G48 or go to a BMW dealer.
     
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    #57 MCS02, Jan 17, 2020
    I believe the JCW takes NGK: ILZKBR7A-8G That is what I have.
     
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    #59 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    So I changed the thermostat and put in the proper antifreeze and it still won't get to operating temperature, highest I got it was 90°C and that was idling in my driveway for a good 40 minutes. Once I started driving it dropped down between 82° and 68° going up and down between there. Bled the thermostat housing over and over again. Car has lots of heat coming out the vents, not sure where to go from here
     
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    #61 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    Ok thanks for the plug info. Using an obd2 reader. I got an OE thermostat from a secondary supplier.
     
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    #62 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    It's electronically controlled thermostat is it not? If it's reading cold how has the car not over heated and blow yet? It would keep the thermostat closed until reaching operating temp
     
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    #63 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    Anyone know where to get wiring diagrams?
     
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    #64 Qik, Jan 18, 2020
    A Bentley manual.
     
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    #66 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    But drop down that much colder? Seems a little on the cold side for driving around
     
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    #67 Dave.0, Jan 18, 2020

    Yup a cool motor is a happy motor. You never want the motor too warm as it will overheat quickly, blow head gasket and warp head.
     
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    #68 Justin, Jan 18, 2020
    Ya I understand that, but it's called operating temperature for a reason no? Just seems really cold for driving around
     
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    #69 MCS02, Jan 19, 2020
    @oldbrokenwind said the Manic tune keeps it at 175F. The coldest temperatures you are seeing 68c? If so that’s 155F so your not too far off. Is it running ok?
     
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    #71 MCS02, Jan 19, 2020
    Check the plastic pipe that goes from the intercooler to the intake. I had one get a small crack in it from age.
     
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    #73 Justin, Jan 29, 2020
    Hey everyone, just a little update. Temperature is reading good now, and not dropping like mad when I start driving. Like to get everyone's opinion, I'm going to change the oil for the first time since I've had the car, just wondering what everyone uses? Some people say 5w30, 5w40, 0w40,10w60. And then there's the different brands. Just hoping to find out what everyone's had better luck with and with the mods done.
     
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    #75 MCS02, Jan 29, 2020
    Oh here we go the The Oil Wars!:D Mobil 1 5W-30 every 3000 miles
     
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    #76 InstrumentOfPeace, Jan 29, 2020
    Penn Plat 0-40 ... hmmm, I’ll have to check for the Euro version now.


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    #77 DneprDave, Jan 29, 2020
    Mobil 1 0W-40 every 5000 miles
     
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    #78 Justin, Jan 29, 2020
    Everyone's different, don't think which to go with
     
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    #79 InstrumentOfPeace, Jan 30, 2020
    Do you live in a warm climate all year round? For example, I live in SoCal so I’m not concerned with the first number with the “w” (winter).

    I find my engines run hot as Fck, so unless I have a brand spanking new vehicle, I run 0-40 or 0-50 depending on mileage & year made.

    My mini has 74k+ miles, 7 yrs old, & runs hot. So I run 0-40 (again, winter is not a variable)

    My Samurai’s engine has 110k+ miles, runs cool, but hot enough to thin 0-40 causing a loss of pressure. So Full Synthetic 50 Straight.

    @Dave.0 What you runnin SoCal?


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    #80 Justin, Jan 30, 2020
    Gets pretty could up here, I live close to Toronto. Some years we see -30°C and my engine runs cold. I have the manic tune and it's set to run cold.
     
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    #81 Crashton, Jan 30, 2020
    :DFWIW there are so many good oils out there today. Although there is only one right oil & one right mileage that is correct. My way..... LOL!!!

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