Had your car been parked in the cold for a while? I recall posts that suggested the coolant froze limiting circulation and causing overheating. Driving in the red zone for longer than a few miles could damage the engine. Eventually, the overheating will kill an engine. It doesn't sound like you hurt yours. Good luck

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2013 X5 3.5i M Sport
2004 M3 cabriolet SMG