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2001 BMW 320i temperature rise

Tiny
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  • 2001 BMW 320
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 59,000 MILES
2001 BMW 320i mileage: 59,000. The normal temperature of my car is about 80 - 90 degrees. When I use the air-condition system and especially when I am in the middle of a traffic jam the temperature rises a bit higher (95 -100 deg). Is this normal? Some told me it is normal, some told me I need to change the thermostat (I live in Cyprus and it is really hot in the summer), and some told me there might be a problem with the cooling system. What's your opinion?
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 AT 10:19 PM

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Tiny
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The temperature fluctuations that you describe while driving in traffic are normal. Your car is at an age where it would be a good idea to have the cooling system serviced, flushing the radiator, replacing the thermostat and adding new coolant.
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