1995 BMW 318 BMW 318i heaters

Tiny
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  • 1995 BMW 318
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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Hi I have a bmw 318i the heater gets warm for bout 10 seconds then it goes back cold and the temperture gauge keeps going up to half way and then goes back to were it started from could you tell me what is causing it to do that.
Saturday, October 25th, 2008 AT 6:45 PM

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Tiny
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Low coolant level can cause this to happen. A stuck T-Stat could do it as well. Fill and pressure test the system and cap. Let us know ♥
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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How many bleed screws are there?
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Sunday, October 26th, 2008 AT 7:33 PM
Tiny
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Just the one on top of the expansion tank.
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Monday, October 27th, 2008 AT 11:19 AM

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