Overheating

Asked by Jasmine Mar 03, 2019 at 08:28 AM about the 2006 BMW X3 3.0i AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why is my BMW X3 running hot while driving short
distances but does not run hot while driving far

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145

DR answered 5 years ago

Have you checked the cooling fan for coming on? Any check engine light for possible sticking thermostat? Excess pressure in cooling system after running for a few minutes?

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