The E36 Euro Spec Oil Cooler is exactly what it sounds like. E36 M3’s in Europe came equipped with an oil cooler that mounted under the radiator and was a popular upgrade for E36 owners in the US. Unfortunately, BMW discontinued the oil cooler and they have become harder and harder to find. BimmerWorld reached out to CSF to design a replacement unit that would fit exactly like the factory unit but perform even better.

The original oil cooler used Tube and Fin construction. While this is acceptable for cooling performance, it is not a very robust design. CSF chose to go with a Bar and Plate construction to improve durability. While there is plenty of ground clearance, the cooler is low enough to see some potential abuse on the track. CSF wanted to offer that extra durability of a Bar and Plate cooler for track enthusiasts and those running their car on the lower side.

NOTE: US-Spec E36 models require a Euro Oil Filter Housing with lines and hardware or aftermarket oil filter cap with oil cooler line fittings. US-Spec Z3M S54 is direct fit.

• Unique Top/Bottom Dual-Pass Design for Maximum Surface Area and Flow
• Fully TIG-Welded Extruded End Tank Design for Superior Reliability & Durability
• Turbulated Heavy-Duty Bar/Plate Design for the Most Reliable & Durable Oil Cooler Available
• 6 Rows of Maximum Cooling with a High Density Multi-Louvered Fin Pitch Design
• Designed to Work with OE & CSF All-Aluminum Radiator (CSF #3054)
• OE Style Black Finish
• Accepts Factory Oil-Line Connections
• Mounts using OE Brackets or BimmerWorld Bracket Kit
• Replaces OEM Part#: 17212244084 (Superseded: 17212244083)

Oil Cooler Housing Components Required

• BMW Euro oil filter housing (11427839858)
• BMW Rubber inlet/outlet oil cooler lines (17212227235)
• Bimmerworld Euro oil cooler hanger kit (100.17.536.0014)
• BMW 4x Oil Cooler O-Ring – 13.4 x 1.78mm (17222245358)
• BMW 2x Fillister Head Screw – M8x28 (17227833189)
• VAC Motorsports E36 6-Cyl Euro Oil Filter Housing Adapter Banjo Bolt (VAC-SF-14-12)