Engine Hot

Asked by Mar 09, 2017 at 02:05 PM about the 2008 BMW 3 Series 328i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My yellow engine run hot signal popped up, within
2 mins it turned red and car wouldnt accelerate. I
pulled over and turned car off. The fan has been
extremely loud lately and my heater stopped
working. Not sure of related. What to do? What
xould be the issue

5 Answers
74,565

answered 5 months ago

I would check the coolant level but I think your car needs a complete cooling system service - hoses, flush, thermostat etc.

Mark helpful

answered 5 months ago

I just had a new thermostat pur in as well as a flush :(

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74,565

answered 5 months ago

Check the coolant level when the car is cool. Do you have white exhaust smoke?

Mark helpful

answered 5 months ago

Coolant full and no smoke. Maybe the water pump?

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74,565

answered 5 months ago

Maybe.

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