Tune w/o Oil Cooler?

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 08:13 PM

Hey guys,

I did a short search on this topic and I couldn't find a direct answer.

Basically my question is this, my car (e92 335i 07) did not come with an oil cooler from factory, I guess the the 06 builds didn't get them

, so can I run a tune without an oil cooler, or will be engine blow because of the the pressure without the ability to cool the oil?

if I cannot run a tune, what do I have to do to get an oil cooler?

Please advise...Thanks for your help!

tommay248 · 03-30-2009, 08:22 PM

I have the JB3 with no tune, When I really beat on the car it hits 250 degrees but nothing higher. Its not necessary but advised for sure. It is definitely in my near future

srt8/bmw · 03-30-2009, 08:22 PM

I have been running a tune with no oil cooler for two years with no problems.

doesn't mean you won't have any--but my car seems to run cool.

Ramos · 03-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Your engine will not blow, just tend to overheat more.. so you really have to watch the temps like a hawk... I would say in street driving you're fine

For track, forget it.. especially if you have an AT as they heat even more.

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 09:09 PM

yea i have an AT...lol

cn555ic · 03-30-2009, 09:15 PM

Just because people tune their cars, doesn't mean they beat on it every single time they drive the car...Most of the time when people drive their cars even without a tune, the car is off boost..If you drive the car like its stolen, then more than likely the car will overheat more often....

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

Just because people tune their cars, doesn't mean they beat on it every single time they drive the car...Most of the time when people drive their cars even without a tune, the car is off boost..

Oh I know that...I'm just asking so that when I do push my car I don't want to ruin my engine and therefore not have warranty to back it up because the chip caused the problem...

thread killer · 03-30-2009, 09:20 PM

if you have sport package and cry like a little girl to BMW, you *might* get them to participate into putting a retrofit oil cooler on your car....

if you dont have sport package forget it.

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Oh! I do have sport package, I'm not one for begging though...shit if I have to, then I will haha

cbad335 · 03-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avzbmveh

Oh I know that...I'm just asking so that when I do push my car I don't want to ruin my engine and therefore not have warranty to back it up because the chip caused the problem...

The car will go into limp mode before you, "ruin the engine." It won't let you ruin it, at least in the short run.

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbad335

The car will go into limp mode before you, "ruin the engine." It won't let you ruin it, at least in the short run.

yea damn...i just dont want those kind of problems...oh well

thanks for all the input guys! i really appreciate your help!

roho3323 · 03-30-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avzbmveh

Oh! I do have sport package, I'm not one for begging though...shit if I have to, then I will haha

Just got my Oil Cooler retrofit installed TODAY

...I have a Sept.09, 2006 build.

...and I didn't even have to make too much of a fuss. Just call BMWNA and tell that you have complained several times to your dealer about your engine running hot and going into limp mode and that they told you to call BMWNA to open a case.

That is pretty simple...no whining involved.

I would definitely try to get the oil cooler...especially when it comes to resale.

GL

SV Concepts · 03-30-2009, 10:18 PM

Don't the 2008's have oil coolers, though?

thread killer · 03-30-2009, 10:59 PM

pretty sure all 08's got them.

AV9 · 03-30-2009, 11:06 PM

yea mine is an 07 year, and an 06 build...soooo yea

kuvesh · 03-31-2009, 09:24 AM

no oil cooler not a big deal for everyday driving but you need one if you push the car hard especially on the track

Tman1800 · 03-31-2009, 09:26 AM

My car did not have a oil cooler when I bought it. I asked the dealer where I bought from to do it for me and they did. It took a little time maybe a month or so.

flyguy · 03-31-2009, 10:56 AM

Lots of threads on this, even 09's don't come with oil cooler unless you have sports package and then as I recall only with 18" tire option.

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tommay248 1N'dONE 156 Rep 726 Posts Drives: N54 135i / VO 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (9)	I have the JB3 with no tune, When I really beat on the car it hits 250 degrees but nothing higher. Its not necessary but advised for sure. It is definitely in my near future
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srt8/bmw Private First Class 11 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe-Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	I have been running a tune with no oil cooler for two years with no problems. doesn't mean you won't have any--but my car seems to run cool. __________________ 2013550Xi msport white 335xi-JB3, UR DPs, code-3 fmic, BMS filter,borla catback,11.96@116
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Ramos Colonel 886 Rep 2,908 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	Your engine will not blow, just tend to overheat more.. so you really have to watch the temps like a hawk... I would say in street driving you're fine For track, forget it.. especially if you have an AT as they heat even more.
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03-30-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
AV9 Brigadier General 140 Rep 4,310 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	yea i have an AT...lol
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cn555ic 460 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Just because people tune their cars, doesn't mean they beat on it every single time they drive the car...Most of the time when people drive their cars even without a tune, the car is off boost..If you drive the car like its stolen, then more than likely the car will overheat more often....
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03-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#8
thread killer Banned 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: faster then your car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pulling away iTrader: (3)	if you have sport package and cry like a little girl to BMW, you might get them to participate into putting a retrofit oil cooler on your car.... if you dont have sport package forget it.
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03-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
AV9 Brigadier General 140 Rep 4,310 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	Oh! I do have sport package, I'm not one for begging though...shit if I have to, then I will haha
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SV Concepts 390 Rep 5,835 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Don't the 2008's have oil coolers, though?
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thread killer Banned 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: faster then your car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pulling away iTrader: (3)	pretty sure all 08's got them.
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03-30-2009, 11:06 PM	#15
AV9 Brigadier General 140 Rep 4,310 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	yea mine is an 07 year, and an 06 build...soooo yea
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Tman1800 Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	My car did not have a oil cooler when I bought it. I asked the dealer where I bought from to do it for me and they did. It took a little time maybe a month or so.
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03-31-2009, 10:56 AM	#18
flyguy Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E92 335xi, Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rochester,MN iTrader: (0)	Oil Cooler Lots of threads on this, even 09's don't come with oil cooler unless you have sports package and then as I recall only with 18" tire option.
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