correct water temp ?

[chris-tvr]

hi all
i was just wondering what other 328/330ci owners have found is the usuall running temperature, i have just bought mine and so far even on a long run the temp gauge never goes past a quarter, where as on most cars it`s about half way on the gauge, the only time i`ve seen it at the halfway point is in a cue of stationery traffic, wondering if this is normal or maybe the thermostat needs looking at
thanks chris

[fixedwheelnut]

Should be about halfway so check it has not broken, they are prone to plastic clips breaking so it fails open.
merry xmas

[chris-tvr]

cheers, thought so i`ll get it done under used car warranty

[anonymous-user]

I have a 528i (1998). The temp guage has the blue and red segments and two white markers. Recently I have noticed that on motorway runs the needle, which generally sits dead centre in the guage, has been dropping towards but not below the white marker. On slower roads/in town it returns to the dead centre position. Haven't yet managed to convince myself that there's anything wrong with the thermostat as the heater comes on reasonably quickly after a cold start. Atre other owners getting similar readings in these cold days of winter?

[anonymous-user]

New thermostat fitted and temperature guage now remains dead centre at all times.