1998 BMW 318i Repair Question
Topics covered: Blue smoke, Cooling system, Smoke.
Mileage: 167 miles.
Mileage: 167 miles.
Asked on December 17, 2012
BMW 318i Blue smoke Problem
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
Asked by richardshieldsAnswer
Replied on December 29, 2012
A bit of clarity is my request. What do you mean "goes away"?
Replied on December 29, 2012
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
Replied on December 29, 2012
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.