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      05-02-2011, 02:58 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
SURE! I never said there was no coolant sensor. I am sure BMW uses one or more coolant sensors - so that the engine ECU can regulate coolant temps. I am also sure in each SW update BMW has changed these specs for the coolant temp regulation.

What I am saying is there is NO mechanical old school thermostat that opens and closes via temper'd/metal spring - like say in an e36 or e46 car.
Yeah, I understand. I am not going against what you said. I was just adding on top of what you said. I haven't heard of any radiator swaps yet so it would be interesting to know how people control the coolant with a new, enlarged radiator.
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