Genuine BMW Oil Cooler - E46 M3

This is a brand new, original BMW stock oil cooler for the S54 powered E46 M3, as used on both the USA and Euro spec E46 M3 and E46 M3 CSL. This was used on 6 speed manual and SMG-III paddle shift models alike.  

Extreme Low Stock Notice - This stock oil cooler has was previously unobtanium for quite a while. We're happy to report we were able to source a very limited quantity of new, original BMW replacements. If upgrading your oil cooler isn't on your list, and only a new Genuine part will do, we hear you and have scoured the globe to find these last few oil coolers. 

If your stock oil cooler has been damaged, started leaking, or is no longer cooling the engine oil as designed, replacing with a brand new Genuine BMW replacement is likely the fix.    

This is BMW part number 17212228942 (17 21 2 228 942), the same part you'd be able to order at a BMW dealership, but at a lower price (and shipped to your door). This oil cooler can be used on any E46 M3 Coupe or E46 M3 Convertible, as offered in model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.    

The BimmerWorld View: Looking to turn your oil cooler failure into an upgrade? Check out our upgrade options. For about the same price, we can get you an upgraded oil cooler with more cooling capacity to help with engine oil temps and reduce heat soak.