Update to n54 oil cooler retrofit- After moving to a colder state, I noticed my engine oil taking a long time to warm up. Just for kicks I tried swapping in the oem n54 oil tstat, and it warms up quickly now. After looking into it, it turns out the FTP low temp oil "thermostat" functions just as a bypass, the same as BMS. So if you are using are going to retrofit the n54 oil cooler in a state that gets cold, swap the stock tstat back in during the cold season. I have not found a legitimate low temp tstat solution yet that actually functions as a tstat.
@Tewty117 күн бұрын
mosselman do a oil cooler thermostat, replaces the whole piece that bolts to the OFH, works perfectly, opens earlier keeping the temps lower overall, around 10 degrees C. also Mahle are the OEM manufacturer for gaskets and even the valve cover, its not like BMW actually make parts.
@grinch597911 ай бұрын
Good upgrade and thanks for sharing. Thinking about adding this to my Z4 but curious as to how I would route and fit in my chassis. Do you know of any Z4 owners with the n52 that have done this?
@RaimundN5211 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I don't have any first or second hand experience with the Z4 and how the fitment is. I would suggest checking out the N54 z4 35is and see what they did there and if it's the same part number
@vertvlogs67511 ай бұрын
How much oil capacity does that add? It doesn't look like it would drain while doing an oil change, so I'm guessing you just have to add some extra during the initial fill? But after that it's the normal amount during every oil change.
@RaimundN5211 ай бұрын
I believe it's about 0.5L extra capacity. Yes it doesn't drain when changing the oil so just on the initial fill it will need some more
@juxebeats543910 ай бұрын
i have an n52 328 without oil cooler and it gets up to 121 C/250F very easily and i’ve seen the temp gauge climb as high as 270 F doing pulls on the highway. Would that indicate some issue with cooling, or is that normal for stock? just looking to make the repairs that make the most sense before a mod Edit : i also pmed you on instagram about this would greatly appreciate some help
@EG3x2 ай бұрын
No unless your fan is going crazy these engines run hot check for leaks and try a coolant flush and you should be good.
@btg4fun2 ай бұрын
Hi, did you had the heat exchenger before installing the N54 oil housing? and if so what you did with the coolant pipe?
@RaimundN522 ай бұрын
It can simply be capped off at the metal pipe if manual and a non oil cooler rubber hose can be used
@Wooster_10 ай бұрын
I’m still laughing at the end of the video 😂
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
Mission accomplished. 🫡
@sladegrady10 ай бұрын
Are you able to swap an awd model n52 instead of the rwd motor, obviously the oil pan and I assume the pickup would need to be changed but I’m having a hard time finding a rwd n52 for my 330i, was wondering if that was an option
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
Yes you can just swap the oil pan and oil pickup tube
@sladegrady10 ай бұрын
@@RaimundN52 thanks, keep up the great content👍
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
@@sladegrady no prob, you can also use 328 n52 engine if you weren't aware, that's what I have in my 330i
@sladegrady10 ай бұрын
@@RaimundN52 I’ve just had the worst luck with my car, hopefully this motor I just got is all good but I already got scammed for $2000 on a POs motor
@bobby2times62410 ай бұрын
Is it possible to swap out an n52 for an n54 in an lci e60 ? full motor and trans swap if necessary
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
I don't see why not, as there are 535i with the n54. At minimum you will need DME CAS key engine transmission driveshaft
@gho5tgaming15710 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on the turbo kit thats out for the n52 now?
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
It depends which brand you're talking about
@gho5tgaming15710 ай бұрын
There's a KZbin channel called verstarken auto that made a turbo kit for the n52
@RaimundN5210 ай бұрын
@@gho5tgaming157 Ah yeah someone in my Facebook group ordered that one. I would not buy it. Eurocan racing has a nice turbo manifold though
@vodkalust18 ай бұрын
What did you do with oem coolant hose that is connected to the oem water oil cooler. ?
@RaimundN528 ай бұрын
I didn't have one on my car. But you can just replace it with the non oil heater hose or a plug
@vodkalust18 ай бұрын
@@RaimundN52 alright ill see what i can do. Wanted to check before i order the part. Btw do u need only the front part or do i need the whole housing for the retrofit.
@ShawnMajoto4 ай бұрын
@@vodkalust1 did you find a way around the oem coolant hose?
@kbeau11611 ай бұрын
You live in AZ? Help me set up with a good exhaust setup bro lmao