1998 Bmw 318i 318is Runs Very Well Temperature Away Drive Stays Normal Ticking

1998 BMW 318I
167 MILES
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RICHARDSHIELDS
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I have a 1998 BMW 318is it runs very well but the temperature goes away when I drive and stays at normal when ticking over any help would be great full thanks
Dec 17, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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A bit of clarity is my request. What do you mean "goes away"?
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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RICHARDSHIELDS
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The gauge goes to cold and the blower blows a lot cooler not completely cold and also when this happens there is a bit of blue smoke but is not losing any water
Dec 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It sounds like the cooling system is at risk here. The way the description reads to me is that the thermostat might be stuck open and if so it will require replacement.
Dec 29, 2012 at 11:36 PM
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