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.

Installation Options

While the oil cooler is a bolt on upgrade for the Z3M and Euro Spec M3, most owners will need some extra bits to install an oil cooler. There are a few different options when it comes to adding the oil cooler to your E36.

OEM Parts and Kits

BimmerWorld offers a complete bolt on upgrade kit using OE BMW Components: Euro Oil Filter Housing & Oil Cooler Upgrade Kit – E36. This kit includes the following:

• 1 x Euro oil filter housing (BMW: 11427839858)
• 1 x CSF Euro oil cooler (CSF #8301)
• 1 x Genuine BMW rubber inlet/outlet oil cooler lines (BMW: 17212227235)
• 1 x Euro oil cooler hanger kit (BimmerWorld: 100.17.536.0014)
• 1 x Hardware
  • 4x Oil Cooler O-Ring – 13.4 x 1.78mm (BMW: 17222245358)
  • 2x Fillister Head Screw – M8x28 (BMW: 17227833189)
• 1 x E36 6-Cyl Euro Oil Filter Housing Adapter Banjo Bolt (VAC Motorsports: VAC-SF-14-12)

BMW E36 Euro-Spec Engine Oil Cooler Features (CSF #8301)

• 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

• Applications:
  • 1992-1999 BMW E36 3-Series (including M3)

• OEM Part Number:
  • BMW: 17212244084
    • Superseded:
      • BMW: 17212244083