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What is the small gauge below the tachometer on the BMW X1?

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DelKinsley

07/28/25 1:23pm

The small gauge below the tachometer on the BMW X1 is the fuel consumption gauge, which displays the vehicle's real-time and average fuel consumption. The needle on the fuel consumption gauge fluctuates according to the vehicle speed and driving conditions. The fuel consumption displayed by the onboard computer can only serve as a reference value and does not fully reflect the vehicle's fuel consumption over a certain distance. The BMW X1 has body dimensions of 4565mm in length, 1821mm in width, and 1620mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2780mm. The BMW X1 is equipped with two engines: a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 140 horsepower and a maximum torque of 220 Nm, while the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 192 horsepower and a maximum torque of 280 Nm.

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RuthLynn

08/11/25 6:02pm

When driving a BMW X1, the small gauge below the tachometer is usually the coolant temperature gauge, which displays the engine coolant temperature. The needle in the middle position is normal, around 90 degrees Celsius; if it shoots up to the red zone, the engine may be overheating, and you need to stop immediately to check, otherwise it could damage the engine. I remember last time my friend's car had the coolant temperature gauge spike, and it turned out the coolant was leaking—fixing it cost a bit. Normally when driving, the needle is lower during a cold start and rises as the engine warms up. Keeping an eye on it to avoid issues is a good habit. During summer highway trips, pay extra attention since coolant temperature problems could lead to a breakdown. Checking the cooling system when changing the oil can also prevent unexpected issues—it's a pretty useful little gauge.

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MacElliott

09/28/25 8:34am

Driving the BMW X1 daily, I noticed the small gauge below the tachometer is the coolant temperature gauge, monitoring engine temperature to prevent overheating. When starting the car, it rises slowly, indicating the system is warming up; during steady driving, it should stabilize at the middle mark. If it runs high, check the fan or coolant level—ignoring it might lead to the car smoking. I've driven older models where that gauge was for oil, but the current X1 design is more streamlined, emphasizing coolant temperature. Don’t just focus on speed while driving; a quick glance at the temperature gauge ensures safety, especially when climbing hills or stuck in traffic. For maintenance, check the antifreeze level annually—it saves hassle and money. This small detail really shouldn’t be overlooked.

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