I have a BMW 318i , 2002 reg, and it seems to be
getting hot and it smells very hot ,,,But the
temperature gauge reads norm. But the yellow heat
light come's "on" . The water is full to correct level.
So is there anyone who can help me with this
situation ! All help wil be recevied with thanks.

ken elliott, July 2010

I have a bmw 318, when i was driving the car seem fine. it when i parked the car, smoke come out from the bonet and water leaking from under the engine?

Richard, September 2010

check thearmostat, take it off, and place in a pan of boiling water, if it opens, then its ok. also check water pump if thearmostat o.k. if thats working. check water is going though radiator correctly.

hope it helps, July 2010