Oil Cooler retrofit on first production 335i's

twintrbo · 08-31-2007, 08:05 PM

Good News...
I just talked to my SA, He called me and has scheduled an appt to to have the oilcooler retrofit installed. It is scheduled for the 19th of Sept. He mentioned there is an Bulletin for the first production 335i. My production date is 09/2006. We will see how it goes. He mentioned the install will take all day. But at least I will have it done.

. The newer models should already have them installed.. Kudos to Westlake BMW of So Cal

08-31-2007, 08:09 PM

do you know if the 01/2007 models can get it?

twintrbo · 08-31-2007, 08:16 PM

Just talk to your SA about it, and go from there. Are you sure you don't have the oil cooler retrofit already?

08-31-2007, 08:17 PM

positive i dont. i've reached 260 before but havent passed it (thank god). also when i look under my right front fender and towards the front bumper, theres nothing

twintrbo · 08-31-2007, 08:19 PM

What is the production date of your vehicle?

TiAg335i · 08-31-2007, 08:26 PM

Mine was built in July 2006, so your's is not the first, but more like the first batch. Obviously I don't have it. I have the chance to get it, though.

twintrbo · 08-31-2007, 08:33 PM

Just Give a call to your SA and go from there... Keep me posted.

uberschnell · 08-31-2007, 08:51 PM

just look in your right wheel well, can't miss it if you have one.

val3ntin3s · 09-01-2007, 02:18 AM

twintrbo, i have the same built date as yours and mine's a manual, just wondering what transmission u got? i'd like to check to see if i have the oil cooler installed but i'm out of the country right now..... may you (or someone here) can help me out.... man i miss my car...

twintrbo · 09-01-2007, 03:17 AM

I will PM you ...

twintrbo · 09-01-2007, 05:09 PM

I just spoke to my SA and he mention that the retrofit will be offered for the first production/batch of the 335i coupes with speed limiter / sport pkg . Non sport pkg does not apply. Although it wouldn't hurt to ask. I think there are motor oils out there that lowers oil temps, but I am not sure, as far as suggestions, maybe you can try Royal Purple, Amsoil or Mobil -1.

Good Luck.

6Zylinder · 09-09-2007, 12:07 AM

Try Red Line 5w-40

Works for me, since I don't have the oil cooler.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_m...1&categoryID=1

sambonator · 09-09-2007, 12:14 AM

Also try Redline Water Wetter for your radiator.

RiXst3r · 09-09-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

mine is 02/07..
should i call the person who sold me the car or the service manager

Do you have the ZSP package with the 155mph limit? Then you can get it by calling BMWNA, and complaining that your temps skyrocket and the car goes limp. They will contact your dealer, and work it out.

Or you can call your SA, but they will probably refer to BMWNA for authorization, and just make the process longer...

If you dont have ZSP and 155mph limiter, then you cant get it.

uberschnell · 09-09-2007, 04:44 PM

Call BMWNA directly. They are the ones in charge of the campaign and have it down pat.

turbojew · 09-09-2007, 07:42 PM

just so all you know, there is no bulletin for the oil cooler. It is not necessary to have it installed. it is a kit for auto e90's for certain circumstances. the installation is NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I know this because i am the service manager at the largest BMW dealer ship in the world. sorry to burst any ones bubble.

RiXst3r · 09-09-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbojew

just so all you know, there is no bulletin for the oil cooler. It is not necessary to have it installed. it is a kit for auto e90's for certain circumstances. the installation is NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I know this because i am the service manager at the largest BMW dealer ship in the world. sorry to burst any ones bubble.

its for e92's also... Having got the retrofit, I would like to share some info as well...

As you say, it is not necesasry, and that is what BMWNA will tell you when you call in... and that is I why I stated that you must note that your car has overheated and gone into LIMP mode, then bmw will take action without question.

My dealership installed the oil cooler after i brought it in for overheating, and then I had to call BMWNA to start a case, and then BMWNA authorized my dealership to do the install. The whole process took 3 days.

Thanks for the info.

GreekMaverick · 09-10-2007, 03:41 PM

....I am on the phone holding as we speak w' BMWNA, Production date 11-01-2006 SPKG/PRM

twintrbo · 09-10-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twintrbo

Good News...
I just talked to my SA, He called me and has scheduled an appt to to have the oilcooler retrofit installed. It is scheduled for the 19th of Sept. He mentioned there is an Bulletin for the first production 335i. My production date is 09/2006. We will see how it goes. He mentioned the install will take all day. But at least I will have it done.

. The newer models should already have them installed.. Kudos to Westlake BMW of So Cal

An update, Just confirmed with my SA, that's a go for the 19th of Sept, included an oil change w oil cooler retro and bmw loaner car. He mentioned it won't be completed till end of day.

Keep you all posted..

GreekMaverick · 09-11-2007, 02:40 PM

OK......I will make this quick and get to the point. After speaking at the BMW NA rep, he asked me to go by my dealer and make sure the oil cooler was absent. Took the car to the Dealer, lifted the vehicle up and they adviced me that the oil cooler is installed on my car ???? my vehicle had a Production date of 11-06-2006....6SP Manual w' SPKG and Premium....are they being honest? its raining today, therefore i will have to wait till tomorrow to look under my right front fender/front bumper, my temp has never gone above 260 even at the track w' the TT installed, no Limp modes, no Power reduction warnings.....!

twintrbo · 09-11-2007, 04:08 PM

I will post pictures of my oil cooler retro when completed.

GreekMaverick · 09-11-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

^^^
yeah with TT but becareful if u plan on installin PROcede.. u better know what u're doing

Noh, My friend has got the Active Autowerke Xede w' DP's and their exhaust, NEVER got a Limp mode and he is constantly pushing the Heck out of the car, I guess i will go w' the same set up....Shiv is the man, But so are the AA guys, they've been tuning BMW's and ONLY BMW's for a whille, i trust their product ( I know, I know, Shiv had the xede at the begining and put it aside for the Pro, Still

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twintrbo Private 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 335i- Metallic Blue Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere north of Los Angeles! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Latest on Oil Cooler retrofit! I just spoke to my SA and he mention that the retrofit will be offered for the first production/batch of the 335i coupes with speed limiter / sport pkg . Non sport pkg does not apply. Although it wouldn't hurt to ask. I think there are motor oils out there that lowers oil temps, but I am not sure, as far as suggestions, maybe you can try Royal Purple, Amsoil or Mobil -1. Good Luck. __________________ :One of the first 335i in So Cal, Ordered 8/2006, got it 11/2006. Sports pkg, ipod intergration, clear bra, mrr design wheels/faulkens 452's.
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turbojew New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: montego blue E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: parkland FL iTrader: (0)	just so all you know, there is no bulletin for the oil cooler. It is not necessary to have it installed. it is a kit for auto e90's for certain circumstances. the installation is NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I know this because i am the service manager at the largest BMW dealer ship in the world. sorry to burst any ones bubble.
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GreekMaverick El Greco Capitan 309 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: ///N54 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (1)	OK......I will make this quick and get to the point. After speaking at the BMW NA rep, he asked me to go by my dealer and make sure the oil cooler was absent. Took the car to the Dealer, lifted the vehicle up and they adviced me that the oil cooler is installed on my car ???? my vehicle had a Production date of 11-06-2006....6SP Manual w' SPKG and Premium....are they being honest? its raining today, therefore i will have to wait till tomorrow to look under my right front fender/front bumper, my temp has never gone above 260 even at the track w' the TT installed, no Limp modes, no Power reduction warnings.....!
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twintrbo Private 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 335i- Metallic Blue Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere north of Los Angeles! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I will post pictures of my oil cooler retro when completed. __________________ :One of the first 335i in So Cal, Ordered 8/2006, got it 11/2006. Sports pkg, ipod intergration, clear bra, mrr design wheels/faulkens 452's.
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