[devjyoti.sen]

Hey guys, take a look at the images and let me know if you think its normal? I noticed the last few days my engine has been running at 250 in the city. sometimes in traffic it goes a little bit past the 250 too. No warning lights, AC still runs. I live in South Florida so outside temp is around 95 during the day.

Is this normal or should I pay a visit to the dealer?

Thanks

[kimoboy]

What kind of oil you are using.

[devjyoti.sen]

Im not sure, my oil changes are done at the dealer, so whatever they're using now.

[snj1013]

Fairly normal. Mine doesn't get to 250, but is pretty close in the summer.
This is a good reason that synthetic oils should be used in our cars. With conventional oils, at these temps the oil starts breaking down.

[devjyoti.sen]

Yeah that's what I thought too but until the other day the needle creeped up past the 250 line when I was driving around in city. It did that a few times after. Didn't reach the 1/4 mark, still no warnings, but passing the 250 line concerned me.

[devjyoti.sen]

Just as an update, I went to the local BMW dealer today, they checked for leaks and the water pump, everything is fine. He said for a 2011 it's normal for the gauge to fluctuate a little past the 250 mark, it's normal. So nothing to loose sleep over. Thanks for the comments guys.