{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-6-series-2012-2016-3-0l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for BMW 6 Series (2012-2016) 3.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Electric Water Pump \u0026amp; Thermostat Kit for 2012-2016 BMW 6 Series (F06\/F12\/F13)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory electric coolant pump and map-controlled thermostat on the 2012-2016 BMW 6 Series to eliminate thermal runaway and restore closed-loop cooling efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock BMW 6 Series Cooling System Vulnerability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory cooling circuit on the \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e turbocharged inline-six relies on an electric pump vulnerable to internal circuit board failure. Continuous thermal cycling in the cramped \u003cstrong\u003eF06\/F12\/F13\u003c\/strong\u003e engine bay causes micro-fractures in the pump's internal printed circuit board (PCB) solder joints and stator windings. Concurrently, the OEM composite thermostat housing suffers from plastic embrittlement and wax-motor fatigue, resulting in rapid coolant loss, sudden limp-mode activation, and catastrophic cylinder head warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replacement kit pairs a high-output, brushless electric water pump with an upgraded map-controlled thermostat. Designed to interface seamlessly with BMW Continental DME protocols, the pump delivers exact pulse-width modulated (PWM) flow control matching factory thermal maps. The reinforced composite thermostat assembly resists heat soak, while the included replacement single-use aluminum mounting bolts ensure proper torque-to-yield clamping without inducing galvanic corrosion on the engine block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Electric Engine Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Electric Engine Coolant Thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 Mounting Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2012-2016 BMW 6 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN55 3.0L Turbo \/ F06, F12, F13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e315 hp \/ 330 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e11517632426, 11517586928, 11517586929, 11517563659, 11517588885, 11517602123, 11537549476, 11537544788, A2C53326031, A2C59514607, 11206043003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2016 BMW 640i (3.0L Gas Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013-2016 BMW 640i Gran Coupe (3.0L Gas Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014-2016 BMW 640i xDrive (3.0L Gas Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014-2016 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe (3.0L Gas Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the F06\/F12\/F13 6 Series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2016 BMW 6 Series equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L engine. \u003cstrong\u003eNote: Two thermostat styles exist across these production years; physically compare your original thermostat housing and connector orientation prior to installation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after installing this pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you must execute the automated 12-minute electric coolant bleed procedure via the accelerator pedal sequence to eliminate trapped air pockets before starting the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe BMW Caliber Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured to strict European tolerances, this assembly maintains exact digital communication with factory engine management to guarantee zero communication fault codes and rock-solid temperature management under sustained boost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923283378424,"sku":"DS-EA3SKAP0D","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-6-series-2012-2016-3-0l-1.jpg?v=1793558126","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-6-series-2012-2016-3-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}