Originally Posted by L33DiscoII

@mln01 The gauge on the F30 BMWs (The 2009 328i is an F30) shows oil temp, not coolant temp. Under normal driving conditions it should run between 230 & 250. (I have owned four BMWs) It is annoying they run them that high since SAE rates oil viscosity at 212 degrees, but, that's what BMW intended.