BMW F10,X1,X3,X5,X6,X4 Engine Oil Cooler 11427525333 1142-7525-333

Description

Engine Oil Cooler

An engine oil cooler is a heat exchanger designed to assist in maintaining stable and adequate oil temperatures to prevent oil breakdown under heavy load conditions. It works by circulating engine oil through a series of small heat conductive passages that are exposed to either airflow (air to oil type) or coolant (water to oil type), depending on the design. Good quality synthetic oil begins to lose protection and lubrication properties generally around 300F and breaks down completely before 500F. In situations where the oil may be approaching this temperature range, it’s crucial to bring it back down to standard operating levels.

In an air-to-oil cooler, good airflow is required to ensure the heat is effectively vented. In water-to-oil coolers, engine coolant flowing to the radiator is used to cool the oil. This does not require any additional ducting or fans, which makes this design increasingly popular with carmakers due to additional benefits in engine bay packaging.

Engine oil coolers typically have a thermostat built into the oil cooler circuit that opens and closes depending on the temperature of the oil, to avoid overcooling when temperatures are in a good range.

Engine oil coolers can fail for a few reasons, most commonly due to leaks, blockages, or physical damage. For air-to-oil coolers, the most common failure mode is physical damage caused by road debris or age/rust. Water-to-oil coolers have a different issue. Internal failure can cause coolant to mix with the oil, which will cause a milkshake-like consistency in the oil similar to a blown head gasket.

Engine Oil Cooler Failure Symptoms

• External Leaks: Air-to-oil coolers are exposed to difficult road conditions and can be vulnerable to damage from rocks or other road debris.
• Age/Corrosion/Rust: Due to the harsh exposure to the elements, engine oil cooler lines are susceptible to increased levels of corrosion or rust, especially at the fittings. If bad enough, the fittings can become corroded enough to leak, or at minimum lose the ability to service the oil cooler
• Internal failure: Water-to-oil coolers are susceptible to internal failure, which can result in the engine coolant mixing with the engine oil. If gone unnoticed, this can result in engine failure, so it is important to regularly observe coolant or oil quality to ensure the oil cooler is in good shape, especially in older, higher-milage vehicles. Mixing water and oil will result in a “milkshake” style appearance in the fluid.
• Exterior seal leaks: When replacing a water-to-oil style cooler, it is critical to also replace the seals to avoid oil or coolant leaks upon reassembly. These seals can leak either oil or coolant depending on age, mileage, and heat cycling.

FITMENT

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1 Series Hatchback (E87 facelift) 2008-2011

1 Series Hatchback (F20) 2011-2015

1 Series Hatchback (F20 facelift) 2015-

1 Series Coupe (E82) 2010-2013

2 Series Convertible (F23) 2015-2017

2 Series Sports Car Edition (F22) 2014-2017

2 Series Coupe (F87) M2 2016-2017

2 Series Sports Car Version (F87 facelift) M2 2017-2019

3 Series GT (F34) 2013-2016

3 Series Sedan (E90) 2005-2008

3 Series Sedan Edition (E90 facelift) 2009-2012

3 Series Sedan (F30) 2012-2015

3 Series Convertible (E93) 2007-2010

3 Series Convertible (E93 facelift) 2010-2013

3 Series Travel Edition (F31) 2013-2015

3 Series Coupe (E92) 2007-2010

3 Series Coupe (E92 facelift) 2010-2013

4 Series GC (F36) 2015-2017

4 Series Convertible (F33) 2014-2017

4 Series Coupe (F32) 2013-2017

5 Series GT (F07) 2010-2013

5 Series GT (F07 facelift) 2013-2017

5 Series Sedan Version (F10) 2010-2016

5 Series Sedan Version (F10 facelift) 2014-2016

5 Series Travel Edition (F11) 2012-2013

5 Series Travel Edition (F11 facelift) 2013-2016

6 Series GC (F06) 2011-2014

6 Series GC (F06 facelift) 2015-

6 Series Convertible (E64 facelift) 2006-2010

6 Series Convertible (F12) 2011-2014

6 Series Convertible (F12 facelift) 2015-2018

6 Series Coupe (E63 facelift) 2006-2010

6 Series Coupe (F13) 2012-2015

6 Series Coupe (F13 facelift) 2014-

7 Series (E66) 2000-2008

7 Series (F02) 2009-2012

7 Series (F02 facelift) 2013-2015

M3 (F80) 2014-2015

M3 (F80 facelift) 2016-2018

M4 Convertible (F83) 2014-2017

M4 Convertible (F83 facelift) 2017-2019

M4 Coupe (F82) 2014-2017

M4 coupe version (F82 facelift) 2017-2019

X1 (E84) 2010-2015

X3 (E83 facelift) 2007-2010

X3 (F25) 2011-2017

X4 (F26) 2014-2018

X5 (E70) 2007-2013

X5 (E70 facelift) 2011-2013

X5 (F15) 2014-2018

X6 (E71) 2008-2014

X6 (F16) 2014-2019

Z4 Convertible (E85) 2002-2008

Z4 Convertible (E89) 2009-2015

Z4 sports car version (E86) 2007-2008