Oil Cooler Kit for BMW M2 Competition (2019-2020) 3.0L

High-Efficiency Oil Cooler Kit for 2019-2020 BMW M2 (F87)

What it Does: The Oil Cooler Kit replaces the factory heat exchanger on the 2019-2020 BMW M2 to reduce operating oil temperatures and stabilize viscosity during sustained high-load driving.

The Stock BMW M2 Thermal Saturation Weakness

The factory tube-and-fin oil cooler on the F87 platform struggles with thermal dissipation during extended track sessions and aggressive driving cycles. Operating the twin-turbocharged S55 engine at elevated oil temperatures degrades oil viscosity rapidly, increasing hydrodynamic shearing risks across the rod bearings, main journals, and turbocharger CHRA assemblies. Furthermore, the OEM unit offers limited core volume, leaving minimal thermal margin before the ECU initiates limp mode or intervenes with timing reduction to curb heat soak.

The Engineering Solution

This upgraded bar-and-plate heat exchanger provides a 46% increase in core volume over the stock cooler, drastically improving heat transfer efficiency and resistance to ambient debris damage. Fabricated with a robust aluminum core and precision-welded end tanks, it incorporates nylon-braided -10AN oil lines mated to vehicle-specific S55 adapter blocks for leak-free, high-pressure operation. Expanding overall oil capacity by approximately 0.44 quarts, the setup delays heat saturation, maintains uniform oil film strength, and safeguards internal rotating assemblies without causing flow restrictions.

What's Included

• Bar-and-plate aluminum oil cooler
• Nylon braided -10AN oil lines
• S55 adapters and fittings
• Mounting hardware

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2019-2020 BMW M2 Competition (F87) with S55 engine
• 2015-2018 BMW M3 (F80) with S55 engine
• 2015-2020 BMW M4 (F82/F83) with S55 engine

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the F87 M2?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2019-2020 BMW M2 equipped with the S55 engine. Does not fit the 2016-2018 non-Competition M2 equipped with the N55 engine.

Do I need to add extra engine oil after installing this cooler?

Yes, due to the expanded core volume, you must prime the system and add approximately 0.44 quarts of oil beyond standard factory service capacity.

The BMW Precision Standard

Engineered to meet the exact mechanical tolerances required by European performance platforms, this bolt-on oil cooler ensures sustained thermal management with zero check-engine lights or sensor discrepancies.