A_Studer

It started up fine. It doesn't rough idle, which I find odd.

Hello again,

Earlier this evening I experienced my 316i cut out as I pressed the accelerator pedal. There was literally no warning lights on the dashboard, etc. 

Any ideas? I don't really want to sell the car if I can help it 🙂

Please let me know what you guys think!

Okay. Thanks for your help Dave. I'll definitely keep an eye on it. I like my 316i a little too much now methinks 😄

Good morning Dave,

I haven't noticed any drips/water under the car; and the car is not overheating either. I am keeping an eye on the engine temp as I drive; just to make sure that if it does start getting hot, that I stop, and allow it time to cool down.

Thanks for your help. So, it's okay to drive until I can get it serviced? Provided I keep an eye on the coolant level?

Hi all,

My name is Andrew and I am so new to BMW's its pretty much laughable. At least; that's what I think ^^; 

I have an automatic 1.8 litre, 316i. I don't know much about BMW's, but I have been having a problem and I just had to find like-minded people who could lend a hand.

Basically the problem goes like this:

I had the coolant warning light show up on the dashboard; the one which looks like a swimming pool. So; I added Anti-Freeze + Coolant (1 Litre) and then I added some water. Now; I keep getting the coolant light illuminating on the dashboard almost every time I switch the car on. However, it is intermittent. After the car has been driving for a little while (10+ minutes) and/or warmed up - The light goes away. But it comes back every so often.

I have attached a picture showing what it looked like the other day. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if its a dangerous sign.

I can't really afford to have it serviced this week; but, would that help it?

I hear these cars have bulletproof engines; so that's why I bought one ^^

I have attached also a secondary picture showing the look of my 316i. I know you all probably know them; I just wanted to make sure ^^

I am brand new to this forum - So, any help, whatsoever; would be GREATLY appreciated :) 

Best Wishes,

Andrew