2001 BMW 320i temperature rise

2001 BMW 320
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2001 BMW 320i mileage: 59,000. The normal temperature of my car is about 80 - 90 degrees. When I use the air-condition system and especially when I am in the middle of a traffic jam the temperature rises a bit higher (95 -100 deg). Is this normal? Some told me it is normal, some told me I need to change the thermostat (I live in Cyprus and it is really hot in the summer), and some told me there might be a problem with the cooling system. What's your opinion?
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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The temperature fluctuations that you describe while driving in traffic are normal. Your car is at an age where it would be a good idea to have the cooling system serviced, flushing the radiator, replacing the thermostat and adding new coolant.
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:21 PM