Re: A few questions E36

["Daniel Chenault" <danielc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

98 328is here

1. Yes, your dealer can help
2. Halfway is normal
3. I use Mobil 1 in all my vehicles. Since I live in Texas, I've not had to
deal with the cold temps y'all get; perhaps someone else can be more helpful
there.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Serge Maillet" <serge.maillet@domain.elided>
To: <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 1:36 PM
Subject: A few questions E36


> Hello fellow Bimmers. Hope all is having a good weekend!
>
> I just have a few questions and concerns regarding my 97 328i.
>
> 1. I bought my bimmer used. I understand that the radio has a security
code
> that must be entered when the battery is disconnected? I have no idea what
> this code is, so my question is, how can I find this out? I'm assuming the
> dealer could possiby help me out?
>
> 2. Where should my temp guage sit when the car is fully warmed up? Mine is
not
> consistent at all.. sometimes it's at 1/4 the way up and sometimes it's as
> high as 1/2. Is my car overheating or overcooling?
>
> 3. I'm thinking about using Mobil 1 Synthetic oil on my future oil
changes. Is
> this a good idea, and what viscosity should I be using in cold canadian
> climates?
>
> Thanks very much in advance for all replies!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Serge Maillet
> 1997 BMW 328i w/ M package
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