CSF Euro-Spec High-Performance All-Aluminum Engine Oil Cooler - BMW E36 3-Series

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The E36 was the least loved of the BMW 3-Series chassis for a long time. Situated between two of the two most beloved 3-series chassis (the E30 and E46), the E36 was largely ignored by collectors and enthusiasts for years. That has changed over the last several years as BMW fans have started restoring and upgrading these 90’s classics. As they’ve grown in popularity, demand for E36 parts has grown as well. CSF teamed up with BimmerWorld to bring you the new Euro Spec Oil Cooler.

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.

The CSF Oil Cooler was designed to be a 1 to 1 replacement for the OEM unit in terms of fitment. This means it uses the same OE mounting points, hardware, and lines. For a Euro E36 M3 or US Z3M, the oil cooler will be a drop-in fit installation. E36 models that were not equipped with the oil cooler from the factory will need the BimmerWorld Euro Oil Cooler Bracket Kit which can attach to an OEM spec Radiator or the CSF #3054.

• 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 (#TEN3631201)
• Uses OE E36 Euro Spec Oil Cooler Lines (Pipe) – BMW PN: 17212227235

FOR E36 M3 & NON-M FITMENT: As noted above, a Euro Oil Cooler Bracket Kit is necessary to mount this Euro oil cooler to the bottom of your radiator. Additionally, a Euro Oil Filter Housing Retrofit Kit or an Oil Cooler Cap with -10 AN lines and CSF's -10 AN Oil Lines Adapter (CSF #8241) will be necessary for full installation and proper utilization.

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