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  1. #1
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    my ZHP takes much longer to warm up than my my dad's 330

    So I've had my ZHP for 2 months now. I've noticed that it takes much longer to warm up to full operating temp than my 325 as well as my dad's normal 330.

    For example, I have a ~15 mile freeway commute from class (at night). By the time I get home the temperature is just barely on the little icon in the middle of the temperature gauge, but I can tell it's not fully centered, and therefore, not fully warmed up.

    Any thoughts on this?


    His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
    Hers: 04 330i ZSP
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    DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
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    New thermostat, unless it's been replaced recently. OEM only!
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    ^Yep.

    Although anywhere between the two lines is considered "warm"

    My 323 has a sticky t-stat because it will warm up then cool down to the blue all on its own again. I'm sure this doesn't help my mpg :/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avetiso View Post
    New thermostat, unless it's been replaced recently. OEM only!
    Quote Originally Posted by Johal E32 View Post
    ^Yep.

    Although anywhere between the two lines is considered "warm"

    My 323 has a sticky t-stat because it will warm up then cool down to the blue all on its own again. I'm sure this doesn't help my mpg :/
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    I've noticed this winter my temp gauge will stay between the blue and 50% a lot longer than last winter. I really doubted that all of a sudden it doesn't warm up quickly. Your problem as well as mine is probably a thermostat.
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    Interesting. I'll have to look. The hoses going to the thermostat and the like all look quite new... doesn't mean the thermostat got changed, though!

    With the holidays coming up and the finals for my last MBA semester, time to do car work is pretty limited. Is this something I can drive around on without worrying for a bit?


    His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
    Hers: 04 330i ZSP
    2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
    Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
    Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
    DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
    Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM


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    *edit*
    double post.

    I'm getting a lot of "database errors" when posting


    His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
    Hers: 04 330i ZSP
    2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
    Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
    Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
    DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
    Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM


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    Quote Originally Posted by stephenkirsh View Post
    *edit*
    double post.

    I'm getting a lot of "database errors" when posting
    Same. Database errors and double posts everywhere.
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    Should be okay for a while. Besides hurting your gas mileage, it might prevent your oil from burning off extra moisture as well, but if you've got a 15-mile drive the oil is probably getting hot enough.

    If you're replacing your thermostat and the expansion tank is original, replace that too! It may be possible to see the label on the side of the ET with a mirror to figure out if it's original or when it was replaced.
    Quote Originally Posted by stephenkirsh View Post
    Interesting. I'll have to look. The hoses going to the thermostat and the like all look quite new... doesn't mean the thermostat got changed, though!

    With the holidays coming up and the finals for my last MBA semester, time to do car work is pretty limited. Is this something I can drive around on without worrying for a bit?

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    How does it impact fuel mileage?


    His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
    Hers: 04 330i ZSP
    2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
    Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
    Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
    DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
    Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM


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