1995 BMW 318 bmw 318i heaters

1995 BMW 318
154,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STE20061
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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.
Oct 25, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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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 ♥
Oct 25, 2008 at 8:39 PM
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STE20061
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How many bleed screws are there?
Oct 26, 2008 at 7:33 PM
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Just the one on top of the expansion tank.
Oct 27, 2008 at 11:19 AM