Anyone have this problem?

Scimitar335i · 07-17-2008, 06:48 PM

I have an 07 335i sedan steptronic. When I drive 30-40 min or more in the car the oil temp usually goes as high as 245-250 and stays there and goes down as I continue on driving (lowest I seen during normal driving is 230). Well yesterday when I was driving in heavy traffic the car hit 250 degrees and when i exited into the city when I hit the gas the car squealed. Something from the engine bay.. it would not do it when the car was at a stop only when it was in motion..

Just taking the foot off the gas and it squealed. Note: I heard faint squeals before but this time it was LOUD and only does it after the temp hit that high. Oh, no oil cooler...

Any ideas? This crap is embarassing and makes my 07 look like a hunk o junk.

Scimitar335i · 07-17-2008, 07:39 PM

no one huh?

sambonator · 07-17-2008, 08:13 PM

A gerbil is stuck under your gas pedal

Scimitar335i · 07-17-2008, 08:46 PM

Gee thanks butthead! hehe

TheAcAvenger · 07-17-2008, 09:01 PM

250 degrees isn't really that high in stop and go... which is why they adjusted the scaling in the 08's so that it doesn't look like its so far past halfway at 245-250 anymore. I don't know about that noise though. Just don't be too alarmed over your oil temps.

Scimitar335i · 07-17-2008, 10:24 PM

I called my local stealer and they said I had to re-create that situation and bring it in to them so they can evaluate it.. crap...

NPDAN · 07-17-2008, 10:35 PM

You sure it's coming from under the hood?

LAbeemer · 07-17-2008, 10:42 PM

do a search for serpentine belt, there were alot of info on that. mine died on me already and the alternator pulley i belive was the culprit. Something about the design so they put a new design pulley and replaced the belt. Might be your serpentine belt going out slowly.

07-17-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
Scimitar335i Major 213 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	Anyone have this problem? I have an 07 335i sedan steptronic. When I drive 30-40 min or more in the car the oil temp usually goes as high as 245-250 and stays there and goes down as I continue on driving (lowest I seen during normal driving is 230). Well yesterday when I was driving in heavy traffic the car hit 250 degrees and when i exited into the city when I hit the gas the car squealed. Something from the engine bay.. it would not do it when the car was at a stop only when it was in motion.. Just taking the foot off the gas and it squealed. Note: I heard faint squeals before but this time it was LOUD and only does it after the temp hit that high. Oh, no oil cooler... Any ideas? This crap is embarassing and makes my 07 look like a hunk o junk. __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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Scimitar335i Major 213 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	no one huh? __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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07-17-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
sambonator Samtaro! 128 Rep 2,609 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	A gerbil is stuck under your gas pedal __________________
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07-17-2008, 08:46 PM	#4
Scimitar335i Major 213 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	Gee thanks butthead! hehe __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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07-17-2008, 09:01 PM	#5
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 137 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	250 degrees isn't really that high in stop and go... which is why they adjusted the scaling in the 08's so that it doesn't look like its so far past halfway at 245-250 anymore. I don't know about that noise though. Just don't be too alarmed over your oil temps. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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07-17-2008, 10:24 PM	#6
Scimitar335i Major 213 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	I called my local stealer and they said I had to re-create that situation and bring it in to them so they can evaluate it.. crap... __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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07-17-2008, 10:35 PM	#7
NPDAN Colonel 100 Rep 2,572 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	You sure it's coming from under the hood? __________________
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07-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
LAbeemer Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 3351 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hollywood, Ca iTrader: (0)	do a search for serpentine belt, there were alot of info on that. mine died on me already and the alternator pulley i belive was the culprit. Something about the design so they put a new design pulley and replaced the belt. Might be your serpentine belt going out slowly.
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