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Winter is killing me

3-Series (E36) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1992-1999. Autodoodad Specific models include: BMW 316i, BMW 318i, BMW 318iS/ti, BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 320, BMW 324, BMW 325, BMW 328.

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01-14-2009, 06:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
knackrza n00b Join Date: Oct 2008 Car: Posts: 2 Photos:	Winter is killing me Hi, I have a 1987 325i and she starts up well in the cold weather but today being colder than normal I have noticed that she almost dies if I move the car out of park and when I idle at stop signs and lights she almost wants to give out.. I was wondering if anyone might be able to offer some insight into what the problem might be. Much thanks!

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01-14-2009, 06:54 AM

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The e30 dislikes the cold. Might try a lower weight oil and/or let the car warm up before you go and drive it.

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01-14-2009, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
marti5 Help from over the pond Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IPSWICH. U.K. Car: E38 1997 728i Individual Posts: 3,242 Photos:	Cover the engine at night with a thick blanket, helps loads. __________________ VELVET BLUE UK INDIVIDUAL , IM THE LAST UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL I stepped in a plate of Pasta the other day - now I have to worry about my Carbonara footprint!

01-15-2009, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
knackrza n00b Join Date: Oct 2008 Car: Posts: 2 Photos:	cheers

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