05-30-2008, 09:36 PM | #1 |
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Oil Cooler on X6
I honestly think that BMW did an excellent job building X6.
Placing Oil cooler right behind the left fog light was a great idea ! Now the air can flow right through it , not like on my e92. I wish they would do the same thing on 335's ... |
06-02-2008, 08:22 AM | #3 |
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The oil cooler is basically a small radiator.Needs fresh supply of cool air at speed to cool oil ( the pictured X6 is the TTI6-Oil temps in this particular engine have been on the high side w/o the oil cooler).The reason it's behind the fog lamps.....a good place to receive cool air.Thanks! PalBay
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06-02-2008, 11:44 AM | #4 |
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Also, chipped 335i's work best with an upgraded oil cooler (although it is not REALLY required). Hopefully, this means a chipped X6 will not need an upgraded oil cooler because of it's good placement.
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06-02-2008, 01:16 PM | #6 |
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Chipping will void your warranty.
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06-02-2008, 01:56 PM | #7 |
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thanks for foto of oil cooler. I noticed the same feature on 1 car but didn't have my camera. Thought it would be the same on all 35i's. The only model available @ dealers. But I've not seen this vent open on others since seeing ur post. The cars i've looked since have the vents blocked on both sides w/ solid black crisscrossed plastic.
What model & w/ what opts have this vent open? Thanx. |
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06-05-2008, 11:11 PM | #8 | |
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I think the new V8 version will have 2 oil coolers, one on each side. |
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06-05-2008, 11:13 PM | #9 |
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12-08-2009, 08:47 PM | #10 |
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Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead, but I can't find the answer to my question.
Do all X6's have oil coolers behind one (35i) or both (50i) of the fog ducts? I could swear the X6 35i that I saw at the dealer a few weeks ago had both ducts behind the fogs blocked off. But some people have said the 35i has one cooler behind one of the fogs and the 50i has coolers behind both of the fogs. Can someone please confirm? Does it have anything to do with the "Sport Package"? |
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12-09-2009, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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The 35i oil is cooled by coolant fluid from the radiator. Its oil cooler is the small silver assembly at the top front center of the engine block just below and to the left of the plastic air intake tube. Hopefully, this redesign relative to the 3 series means they are adequate and don't need upgrade. The mechani told me that the 501's have coolers behind the fog lights but I don't remember if its one or both of them.
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12-09-2009, 09:11 AM | #12 |
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Mine was smoking this morning for like 10 minutes after I parked it at work. Cold day and a ton of precipitation. I tried to take a video of it but it looked terrible... and you couldn't really see it.
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12-09-2009, 09:29 PM | #13 |
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Thanks, guys!
Maybe some other owners could chime in as well. Maybe it has changed from the 2008-2010 model year? It's not really a big deal ... just curious ... |
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12-10-2009, 11:49 AM | #14 | |
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Hot oil temp?
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Where? at the oil cooler behind fog lites?? What would cause it to steam up ?? HIgh humidity & cold ambient temp? What was engine oil temp on the gauges? I checked onto it '08 &'09's 3.5i w/ sport pkg have the xtra oil cooler behind drivers' side fog lites. 5.0i's all have the cooler as well. Not sure whether 2010's 3.5i without the sport pkg. would come with it now. Can someone w/ 2010 3.5i with or without sport pkg. confirm? (I'll have to check w/ dealer later.) |
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12-10-2009, 08:07 PM | #15 | |
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Can someone please confirm about a 35i with the sport package? |
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The X6M has a huge oil cooler on the left side and the right side is the also huge water cooler for the fluid that goes to the two water intercoolers for the turbochargers. My oil temp goes to just under 210 degrees and stays there, so there must be some kind of thermostatic control to keep the oil temperature at this optimum temperature. The M has the oil temp gauge at the bottom of the tach. I am not sure about the gauges on the other models. The water intercoolers seem to stay pretty cool also. I want to check them after a full throttle pass to see if they seem at all elevated in temperature.
I would love to get a hold of more detailed images of all the systems on the car, and especially the engine. I need to go and buy the mechanics some doughnuts some time and get a look at their service information. There is so little room under the hood I have not been able to figure much out. The pictures I have are somewhat helpful, but don't show nearly everything. One thing I learned from the pictures is that the M also has piston crown oil squirters which is a very nice thing to have. Look for the little tube that shoots oil to the underside of the piston. |
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Col. Klink says, "Achtung! Kooler tvventy daze, Vor Hogan!""
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210 o F is 98 o C, that's pretty good my 3.5i w/o the factory cooler runs at betw'n 100-110 o C in city traffic. One pass is hardly any stress on these engines. High speed in the summer in Death Valley or over black Georgia asphalt would be the test. |
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01-28-2010, 04:28 PM | #20 |
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Hi All!
I just signed up, this is a great forum! I've learned so much in the short time that I've been a lurker. I just ordered a X6 3.5i (Tech package, Premium pack, Rear seat climate pack and heated front seat option, (My wife insisted,,,)) Pretty basic set-up. I am curious as to whether anyone has had a trailer hitch installed and what the cost was. I did a search, and came across some old threads, which were helpful, I'm just wondering if anyone has had one put on recently and what was involved.....Thanks! Texas- |
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02-19-2010, 02:33 PM | #22 |
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Any more 2010 35i drivers care to let us know about oil cooler placement or lack there of on your setup? No Sport Package / No Performance Package = ? Sport Package / No Performance Package = fluid cooled oil cooler mounted to the top front of the engine and both fog light ducts are blocked off (post #16) Sport Package / Performance Package = ? |
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