BMW Maintenance & Tune-Up Parts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

Our Turner Motorsport's full aluminum expansion tank was designed and engineered in house to help with the weak point in your E46 cooling system. The coolant expansion tank goes through heat cycles over and over again from regular driving, it is important that your expansion tank is doing its job to retain coolant to keep your engine operating temperatures down and keep your engine bay clean. Not only is this a major upgrade but also a great maintenance item to replace. Our expansion tank was designed to fit the OEM hoses for an easy install and comes with all the upgraded items you will need for a clean install.

If your BMW needs a new expansion tank, make sure this is the last expansion tank you ever need to buy. Our coolant expansion tank has a full aluminum construction and wrinkle black powder coat for durability. Expansion tank kit comes with all the accessories you need to replace your expansion tank once, and never have to worry about it again.

Product Features:

Maintains stock coolant capacity and expansion volume
Designed to maintain OE coolant elevation, preventing air pockets
Baffled tank ensures that air pockets cannot be introduced during aggressive driving and provides accurate coolant level reading
Carefully designed bleed passage prevents the introduction of air as the engine cools
Turner engraved internal fill level
TIG welded 5052 aluminum construction
All bungs are machined to fit factory hose ends
Kit contents:

Turner Aluminum Expansion Tank
Coolant level sensor
Expansion tank cap
Flared coolant pressure release line
Hardware for installation
Product Development:

Turner expansion tanks are designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team at Turner. Nothing but the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer and rigorous long term product testing.

Our Performance CSL Air Filters start with a multi-layer synthetic dry cotton construction that contains millions of smaller fibers to provide superior filtration and performance over the OEM filter. Precisely manufactured for a secure fitment to ensure all the air entering your motor is properly filtered. With the CSL E46 only being offered in Europe, the OEM air filters are produced in much lower quantities making them harder to obtain and drive up the price. Turners solution is a price effective solution that offers premium filtration with increased flow, extended service interval and lifespan.

Having a clean air filter ensures your engine is running at its best efficiency! Proper air flow will help your engine breathe, get the best fuel economy and allow full power throughout the power band. Get the most out of your CSL intake with a new Synthetic High Flow Air Filter. These filters can be cleaned and reused for an extended service life.

Oiled versus Dry Filters:

Although both options will keep the air to your engine clean and improve airflow, there are a few differences to consider when choosing the best filter for you. Oiled filters allow better airflow than dry filters, however they require more maintenance. Oiled filters will likely get dirty faster, needing to be cleaned more regularly. When cleaning an oiled filter, it is necessary to oil them with filter oil afterwards.
Dry filters offer slightly lower airflow but are easier to maintain while still out performing the OE paper filter. Dry filters can be washed with warm soapy water. There is no oiling necessary afterwards.
Both dry and oiled filters flow better than stock and can be reused.
Product Features:

Direct Replacement for OEM filter
Increased air flow
Lower cost
Serviceable
Readily available
How to service an oiled air filter:

Take out your High Flow Filter
Gently tap your air filter on a smooth surface
Wash with warm soapy water a a soft bristled brush
Rinse with low pressure water
Let the filter air dry
Ready to reinstall for a fresh drive!

Replace the Achilles heel of your factory cooling system with a stout and reliable mechanical thermostat setup.

The factory E46 thermostat housing is a combined unit featuring a plastic housing and a built in thermostat that you cannot replace separately. These plastic all-in-one units are commonly know to crack or fail causing a headache, a trip on the tow truck and possible damage to your engine.

Taking cues from the reliable M50 thermostat setup we designed a an assembly that not only converts your plastic housing into a billet aluminum unit but also swaps out the integrated thermostat for a separate replaceable thermostat. The ability to swap out thermostats separately from the whole housing opens up doors to changing thermostats to different temperature ratings based on your application while also providing lower maintenance costs. No longer do you have to replace the whole housing but just the thermostat itself.

The billet housing is designed to be utilized with E46 M3 upper and lower radiator hoses and also features -16 ORB connections for custom radiator hoses. A major upgrade from the factory and aftermarket plastic units. Our thermostat housing kit can be used by the savvy daily driver or the track hero who wants to ensure the durability of their cooling system.

Key benefits:

Uses M50/S50 mechanical thermostat for increased reliability
Option to use aftermarket colder thermostats if desired
Thermostat can be replaced separately for lower maintenance cost
Barbed hose connections for use with E46 M3 hoses or built in -16 ORB connections for custom radiator hoses
Design:

Machined out of a single piece of billet 6061 aluminum, this thermostat housing will withstand higher prolonged temperatures and abuse for performance applications
Black anodized with engraved Turner logo on the front to match the Turner Motorsports Power Steering Reservoir
Viton gasket for superior sealing performance
For use with E46 M3 radiator hoses 11537830715 and 11537830716
Kit contents:

6061 Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housing
Mechanical Thermostat
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Thermostat Harness
Optional Silicone or Rubber E46 M3 coolant hoses
Product Development:

Our Billet Thermostat Housing upgrade was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team at Turner. Nothing but the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer and rigorous long term product testing.

High performance ignition kit for your M54 featuring spark plugs, Turner high performance ignition coils and grease to make sure you have no issues at your next maintenance interval!

Our BMW ignition coils are designed with performance and efficiency in mind. An engine needs 3 main components to run (Air, Fuel, Spark.) Turner ignition coils are modified to increase energy output; more energy output results in a faster, more efficient and consistent burn to make sure your fuel is being utilized to its maximum potential. Our signature Turner ignition coils feature a blue housing that give your engine the performance and aesthetic your looking for.

Ignition coils should be changed every 40,000 - 60,000 miles and are an important maintenance item due to the essential role they play in your engines health, performance and efficiency. Choose Turner Ignition Coils to keep your engine running strong and healthy.

Features and Benefits:

Increased performance
New spark plugs and grease
Direct fitment
Signature Turner Blue ignition coils

Stainless steel filtration is not a new technology but is quickly gaining popularity in the automotive segment. With the ability to filter down as small as a paper filter element with the ability to be washed and reused!

The K&P Engineering filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection against oil contamination and resultant engine damage. A one inch square of this material flows an incredible 1.9 gallons of oil per minute at only 1 PSI pump pressure. The adhesive used in the filter assembly process is good to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, far above normal engine operating temperatures. A super strength nickel-plated neodymium rare earth magnet is installed in the top of the element for magnetic pre-filtering of the oil. The sophisticated bypass is engineered for proper differential pressures and consistent operation, delivering a greater percentage of filtered oil while being very easy to clean. The twist lock design assures positive filter element placement and allows for easy disassembly, inspection, and cleaning. The quad-ring gasket doubles the seal between the filter and the engine. Finally, the filter housing is carved out of solid 6061T6 billet aluminum, which not only looks trick but aids in dissipating heat.

K&P Engineering manufactures stainless steel filters for a vast array of engines around the world. Staying at the forefront of design and testing allows this company to offer a top-tier product for your European vehicle.

Features:

• Consistent filtering across entire filter surface
• Superior ASTMF316 filtration performance
• Magnetic Prefiltering
• Progressive rate bypass combined with high flow characteristics of the filter media avoids unfiltered oil bypassing the filter during cold startup and high rpm
• Easy inspection of engine contamination
• Proven in Motorsports, Military and Aerospace applications for years. Technology is FAA approved for use in aircraft. 

At regular oil changes, clean to K&P's specifications for continued used - a true lifetime filter.

This part fits the following BMWs:
1991 - 1999 E36 Coupe 323i 325is 328i
1993 - 1999 E36 Convertible 323i 325i 328i
1990 - 1999 E36 Sedan 325i 328i 
1989 - 1995 E34 525i, 530i, 
1998 - 2004 E39 Touring 525i 528i 
1996 - 2004 E39 Sedan 525i 528i 530i 
1999 - 2001 E46 Convertible 323ci 325ci 330ci
2002-2006 E46 Convertible 325ci 330ci
1998 - 2001 E46 323ci 325ci 330ci M3
2002 - 2006 E46 325ci 330ci
1998 - 2001 E46 Touring 323i 325i
2002 - 2006 E46 Touring 325i 325xi
1998 - 2001 E46 Sedan 323i 325i 328i 330i
2002 - 2006 E46 Sedan 325i 325xi 330i 330xi
2000 - 2006 E53 X5 SUV X5 X5 3.0i