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BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Thermostat
Operation: Recommendations regarding the thermostat in case of engine overheating

In this video some advice is given on the correct functioning of the thermostat of a BMW 5 Series. The thermostat is the valve that opens and closes according to the temperature of the coolant and therefore allows you to control the temperature of the motor. Due to the importance of its function, it is not advisable to replace the piece installed by the parent company with a low quality one. When the coolant temperature is correct, the indicator pointer on the dashboard (with the engine running) should be positioned approximately halfway or slightly above it. The advice that the author of the video repeats over and over again is never to buy a cheap thermostat!


Posted on 25 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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