The cooling system builds up a good pressure in the upper hose. Level looked good when I opened it cold. It will sit on the mid range of the gauge, but I'm guessing that is BMW's "piece of mind" 30 degree variance zone on these, similar to the E46. I've heard the fan won't come on until it...

Just purchased an '08 X3 3.0si with 220,000 km It's Platinbronze with black leather(ette?) interior. I also own an E46 330xi and my experience with it lead me to the X3. I thoroughly enjoy driving the E46 :D :driving: I'm also a licensed mechanic and have owned and worked on a full gammit of automob...