Is a BMW Engine Oil Temperature of 120 Normal?

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AaronFitz
07/29/25 3:57pm
BMW engine oil temperature of 120 is normal. BMW cars inherently belong to high-temperature engines, so there is no issue. Normal engine oil temperature will be higher than the coolant temperature. Engine oil, also known as motor lubricant, serves multiple functions for the engine, including lubrication and wear reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, as well as shock absorption. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary constituent of the lubricant, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the shortcomings of the base oil, providing certain new characteristics, making them an essential part of the lubricant. BMW primarily offers the following models: Sedans: 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series; SUVs: X1, X3, X5, X6; Sports Cars: Z4, 6 Series, M3, M5, M6, X5M, X6M, 1M, among others.
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