why is it randomly overheating?

1995 BMW 318I
18,000 MILES
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ANGELGARCIA1
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I have a1995 BMW and overheats randomly.sometimes as soon as i start the vehicle and sometimes hours later then sometimes not at all.
Oct 2, 2012 at 4:38 AM
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CARADIODOC
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What are the symptoms? If it's doing it when you start the engine, you know it's not hot yet. It takes a good five to ten minutes to warm up, and longer to overheat.
Oct 2, 2012 at 5:53 AM
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