Oil temp?

looking · 08-15-2008, 04:14 PM

Hey guys just picked up my 135 about 5 days ago - I'm going to do the hard break in method this time, not crazy hard though. I've notice the oil temp is running pretty hot. On the first day I got it, it was about 20C outside - did some city driving and highway driving and the temp was 120C. Couple days after was driving in the morning, cool 20C and the engine was running about 115C. I'm worried once I start taking the 135 to the track 150C is going to be nothing and as a result over heat the car. What are you guys (fellow Canadians) getting for oil temp?

Wirespy · 08-15-2008, 04:31 PM

2 weeks and I get the same temps doing a hard break in as well. no plans for the tracks though

PC Valkyrie · 08-16-2008, 12:11 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. The driver's manual says normal operating temperature is between 100-150 degrees Celsius. I've taken the 135i to Shannonville twice already, running continous 45-60 minute sessions, and the oil temperature stayed at just above 120 degrees. Outside temperature was in the high 20's. At no time did the oil temp ever even get close to 150 degrees.

In fact, I find the 135i takes much longer than my other cars to get to normal operating temperature. For short city trips (under 5-6 km), it stays well below 100 degrees. But I don't really push the car in those situations.

looking · 08-16-2008, 09:13 PM

I'll be heading to Shannonville for a couple of day next week - talk about hard break in method! - I hope you're right PC - any 135 track tips?

scs · 08-17-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie

In fact, I find the 135i takes much longer than my other cars to get to normal operating temperature. For short city trips (under 5-6 km), it stays well below 100 degrees. But I don't really push the car in those situations.

most temp gauges on other cars are based on the coolant temp, not the oil temp. oil takes way longer to reach operating temp.

evan · 08-26-2008, 06:15 PM

I haven't noticed any real difference between the oil temps when I driving around town and when I'm pressing hard at the track, so I think they got the oil cooler sized right with the 135i.

08-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
looking Captain 36 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Oil temp? Hey guys just picked up my 135 about 5 days ago - I'm going to do the hard break in method this time, not crazy hard though. I've notice the oil temp is running pretty hot. On the first day I got it, it was about 20C outside - did some city driving and highway driving and the temp was 120C. Couple days after was driving in the morning, cool 20C and the engine was running about 115C. I'm worried once I start taking the 135 to the track 150C is going to be nothing and as a result over heat the car. What are you guys (fellow Canadians) getting for oil temp?
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Wirespy New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	2 weeks and I get the same temps doing a hard break in as well. no plans for the tracks though __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Montego Blue M-Sport Package 6-Speed Automatic with Shifter Paddles USB with Ipod cable Golf Clubs (mine) that's it, the rest is dead weight... My delivery video -
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08-16-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
PC Valkyrie Very slow driver 11 Rep 104 Posts Drives: X3 & 135i & C55 AMG & 911 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00] 2005 C55 AMG [0.00]	I wouldn't worry about it too much. The driver's manual says normal operating temperature is between 100-150 degrees Celsius. I've taken the 135i to Shannonville twice already, running continous 45-60 minute sessions, and the oil temperature stayed at just above 120 degrees. Outside temperature was in the high 20's. At no time did the oil temp ever even get close to 150 degrees. In fact, I find the 135i takes much longer than my other cars to get to normal operating temperature. For short city trips (under 5-6 km), it stays well below 100 degrees. But I don't really push the car in those situations. __________________ My track videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/PCValkyrie
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08-16-2008, 09:13 PM	#4
looking Captain 36 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I'll be heading to Shannonville for a couple of day next week - talk about hard break in method! - I hope you're right PC - any 135 track tips?
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08-26-2008, 06:15 PM	#6
evan Enlisted Member 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 135i MSport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I haven't noticed any real difference between the oil temps when I driving around town and when I'm pressing hard at the track, so I think they got the oil cooler sized right with the 135i.
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