Oiling System for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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Tasked with keeping everything properly lubricated, the oiling system is one of the most if not THE most fundamental parts of the engine. Make sure that everything is in good working order and flowing properly to ensure your engine has a long and trouble-free service life.

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Vargas Turbo Technologies - Corporate Logo
T#:558084
Part#: VTT-CRANK-BREATH
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VTT is happy to introduce the first and only available plug and play crankcase breather kits for ALL BMW applications that use the two-prong oil tab style oil fill caps. With this breather simply remove your oil cap, install the breather, and instantly free up horsepower, improve turbo draining, remove crankcase pressure, all while adding a cool look to your engine bay.

Can be used by itself with the stock PCV system to eliminate crankcase pressure, or with any number of PCV setups for the ultimate in crankcase pressure relieve 

Made from 6061-T6 Aircraft aluminum anodized black for a long-lasting finish, 4 stainless steel baffles for complete oil control, a PTFE one way check ball, a high-quality filter, and clamp all work together to keep crankcase pressure where it belongs, out of your crankcase.

This breather will fit:
 ALL BMW's with the two-prong style oil fill cap including but not limited to N54, N55, S55, S54

NOTE: NOT ALL THE MODELS LISTED HAVE THE SAME HOOD CLEARANCE, WE CANNOT SAY WHICH MODELS WILL HAVE CLEARANCE ISSUES, AND WHICH WILL NOT AS WE HAVE NOT TEST IT ON ALL MODELS. IF YOU ARE ORDERING THE BREATHER FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN N54 TEST CLOSE YOUR HOOD CAREFULLY TO ENSURE CLEARANCE IF IT DOES NOT FIT LET US KNOW, AND WE WILL GET YOU A REFUND ONCE THE BREATHER IS RETURNED.

MODEL LIST OF REPORTED CLEARANCE ISSUES: N55 E/F 3 SERIES

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Achilles Motorsports - Corporate Logo
T#:1150773
Part#: 11-AM-UOPSK-M54
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The M54 engine has well-documented issues caused by harmonics. The extreme vibrations cause the weak oil pump shaft to shear off or the oil pump nut to come loose and fall off, all of which results in an instant loss of oil pressure. Achilles Motorsports decided to develop a solution to fix all of these known issues. Achilles takes their oil pump shafts to the extreme, using only the toughest materials and heat treatment processes to ensure optimum strength. The core of this kit is a hardened Chromoly shaft that is centerless ground to ensure absolute trueness. The shaft is engineered with an exclusive square key lock system that not only prevents the gear from ever spinning on the shaft but also adds strength to the area to which the gear mounts. Achilles Motorsports then replaced the pesky oil pump nut with an extended length bolt that is EDM drilled for safety wire to properly secure it for all conditions. Don't wait for your oil pump to fail and leave you stuck with costly engine repairs! Key Features: Hardened Chromoly centerless ground shaft EDM Drilled Bolt with a piece of safety wire included Grade 8 extended length hardware to secure the gear to the shaft Left hand threaded to prevent it from unexpectedly coming loose Exclusive Square key lock shaft and drive gear 100% serviceable & rebuildable without the need for grinding NOTE: Professional installation required! The shaft requires being pressed into the oil pump's inner rotor.
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Achilles Motorsports Oil Pan Baffle Kit - BMW M52TU M54
For Dual Vanos Engines with a production date from 09/1998+
Achilles Motorsports - Corporate Logo
T#:1150766
Part#: 11-AM-OPB-M54
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SpecE46 Legal! The Achilles Motorsports Oil Pan Baffle was designed and manufactured to be used on racing, high-performance track, and street driven cars. Each baffle is precision laser cut from .090" heat-treated aluminum then hand-assembled and test fit to ensure accuracy and ease of installation. Achilles Motorsports' baffle design incorporates dual trap doors and a unique oil deflector that prevents oil from splashing out of the sump under hard braking. Together, these help minimize the sloshing of the oil inside the oil pan and keep oil accumulated around your pickup tube. The factory BMW oil pan doesn't do a very good job of keeping oil accumulated around the oil pick-up tube in high g-force situations. By keeping oil accumulated around the pickup tube you can eliminate the costly loss of oil pressure and potential damage to other vital engine parts commonly caused by high g-forces from hard acceleration and braking and high-speed cornering. Professional welding is required for installation! For use with BMW oil pan: 11131432703 During installation, while the oil pan is removed, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND upgrading your factory oil pump with the Achilles Motorsport Upgraded Oil Pump Shaft Kit (T#1150773). After numerous instances of sheered-off oil pump shafts and oil pump nuts coming loose, resulting in an instant loss of oil pressure, Achilles decided to come up with a solution - Don't let it happen to you!
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Billet Aluminum Oil Dipstick - Polished - S54
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ECS - Corporate Logo
T#:384350
Part#: 009422ECS01-01
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A beautiful addition and durable upgrade for your engine

Tired of staring at that bright red plastic oil dipstick? Waiting for a way to add a nice touch to your engine bay without going over the top? ECS Tuning is proud to announce our billet aluminum oil dipstick! Designed to OE specifications with an easy-to-read fill line, we offer three different finishes. Available in black, polished, or clear anodized, we have an offering for every type of enthusiast. Not only does it look better, but also performs better. Because of the durability, it is easier to insert than the factory ribbon dipstick. So, no more fighting with your dipstick to re-install it.

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ECS Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Cap - S50 S52 S54 M50 M42 M30 ...
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T#:637599
Part#: 005944LA01
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This cap is designed to use the original O-ring seal so no special parts are required. The satin black anodize blends in with the rest of your engine bay making this a smart and subtle upgrade. Made in the USA!
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VAC Motorsports - Corporate Logo
T#:7244417
Part#: VAC-OPUK-S54
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Mishimoto - Corporate Logo
T#:597051
Part#: MMOCCLA
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WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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T#:380389
Part#: MMOCF-BMW
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Install a custom oil cooler on your street or track BMW with help from the Mishimoto Oil Line Fitting Kit! This kit has 100% CNC-machined components, including the 6061 aluminum oil line fittings and the 303 stainless steel tie-down plate. This adapter kit is applicable for BMW E36 (Euro oil-housing equipped), E46, and E90 vehicles, and allows for the use of -10AN fittings to route oil to a custom oil cooler setup. This is an ideal upgrade for drivers seeking additional cooling for track environments or for those who would like additional engine bay space for an oil accumulator or supercharger setup. Included in this kit are two stock BMW O-rings for leak-free installation. Features: Allows for use of -10AN fittings for custom oil cooler setup 100% CNC-machined components, including 6061 aluminum fittings and 303 stainless steel tie-down plate Includes durable stock BMW O-rings for leak-free installation Provides additional engine bay space for applications with an oil accumulator or supercharger setup Included as part of the Mishimoto BMW E46 M3 Oil Cooler Kit Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty Included: (1) Stainless Steel Fitting Clamp (2) -10AN Fittings (2) BMW Oil O-rings (1) M8 x 1.25 x 25mm Button-Head Bolt Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ​
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Mishimoto - Corporate Logo
T#:372557
Part#: MMOCCCF
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Universal kit with a catch can and rubber hose; for retrofitting on a variety of vehicles. Carbon fiber catch can prevents a harmful buildup of oil inside of the turbocharger, intake manifold, intercooler and piping. Separates oil particles from PCV/CCV air Defends intercooler, intake system, and essential components from oil blow-by Made from lightweight carbon fiber Compact design makes for easy engine bay placement Checking fluid levels made easy with built in sight tube Comes complete with mounting bracket, hose, all necessary clamps, fittings, and mounting hardware Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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VAC Motorsports - Corporate Logo
T#:590352
Part#: VAC-HVOP-S54-N
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This pump features two important upgrades: This pump is engineered with VAC's famous Oil Pump Upgrade kit integrated in its design; this means a stronger gear drive mechanism for much lower likelihood of pump failures on the track. VAC has not only improved the physical reliability of the pump itself but also fit a custom gear with a larger sweep area to the pump mechanism, increasing volume by a welcome 22% An excellent upgrade for Road Race, Autocross, Time Attack, Drift, Hill Climb, Rally, Drag Race, Roll Race & forced induction applications. Lubrication issues are a common killer of BMW engines. The dual-pickup pump is much better than a standard single pickup, but this pump is a dramatic improvement over both.
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Mishimoto Universal 10 Row Oil Cooler
For custom applications only. Not a direct bolt on.
Mishimoto - Corporate Logo
T#:378421
Part#: MMOCU
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This universal oil cooler from Mishimoto is far superior to the factory unit with its 11" x 2.76" x 1.97" core. Even under optimum driving conditions increased oil temperatures will cause a drop in pressure and will decrease the ability for your engine to be properly lubricated. With this new oil cooler, you can keep your oil temperatures down for optimum driving conditions. The kit includes 4 feet of stainless braided line, adapter fittings, and oil filter sandwich adapter. Mishimoto Automotive is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket performance cooling products. The company was established back in 2003 with one goal. That goal was to provide customers with quality cooling system upgrades that work on the track and on the road. At Mishimoto, you never have to worry about the quality of the product you are installing. This kit is universal and is not a direct bolt on. *For custom applications only. Not a direct bolt on. WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can System - E46 M3
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T#:394194
Part#: 015515ECS01-01KT
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Modern day emissions regulations require the use of a closed crankcase ventilation (PCV) system to recirculate combustion blow-by gases from the crankcase back in to the intake to be burned.  Unfortunately, these blow by gases contain water vapor (which is a byproduct of combustion) and pick up oil mist from and the windage cloud and cam lubrication system as they travel through the crank case.  Due to less than 100% effective air/oil separation in the stock PCV system, some oil mist and water vapor gets carried back to the intake tract and over time cause oil deposits in the intake manifold, intake ports, and on the back of intake valves.  All will eventually lead to poor performance and reduced fuel economy, and the presence of this oil mist in the intake charge may even increase the risk of engine-damaging detonation. 

With forced induction, track use, and/or extended high RPM usage, these symptoms increase as the factory PCV system is overwhelmed, and a catch can becomes a must for your E46 M3. This kit is a direct fit making this an easy reversal if desired as well as maintaining a clean appearance by utilizing the open "smuggler's compartment" on the passenger side of the engine bay.

ECS engineers developed a catch can that utilizes a strategically designed 4 chamber baffle plate system engineered to create multiple changes in the direction of airflow to cause oil droplets to fall out of suspension, maximizing the efficiency of the PCV air/oil separation.  A dipstick is integrated into the cap so you can monitor the oil level, and the can is easily serviced.  At each oil change simply unscrew the canister and empty the trapped oil with your regular used oil.  The ECS Oil Catch Can is CNC machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum and with a stealthy black anodized finish for lasting durability and appearance, and includes everything needed for an OEM-like fully reversible installation.  

The ECS Oil Catch Can is made from aluminum and with a stealthy black anodized finish. The location is key as heat will evaporate the oil and send too much vapor back into the engine (where cooler air will turn it back into fluid). The ECS OCC also has a factory-like appearance. Having a kit designed specifically for your E46 M3 makes for a clean looking setup that any skill level mechanic can install. 

Note: Since the crankcase vent system is considered part of the overall emissions system, installing this may be a violation of local, state, and federal laws. While exemptions are made for track/race and off-road use, check with your local state inspection facility on using this in street-driven vehicles.

*Click here for installation instructions*

ECS Oil Catch Can Features:
+ Increases air intake efficiency
+ Promotes engine longevity
+ 4 chamber design promotes excellent air/oil separation
+ Large In/Out ports (no tapered sizes that slow flow)
+ Anodized black lightweight aluminum
+ Made in USA

This item fits the following BMWs
E46 M3 2001-2006

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Mishimoto 19 Row Universal Oil Cooler
For custom applications only. Not a direct bolt on.
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T#:378414
Part#: MMOCUL
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Even under optimum driving conditions increased oil temperatures will cause a drop in pressure and will decrease the ability for your engine to be properly lubricated. With this new oil cooler, you can keep your oil temperatures down for optimum driving conditions. The kit includes four-feet of stainless braided line, adapter fittings, and oil filter sandwich adapter. Rows: 19 Overall Dimensions: 13" x 5.5" x 2" Core Dimensions: 11.25" x 5.5" x 2" Braided Hoses: 4ft .75 inch & 4ft 9 inch Braided Hose Fittings: -10AN Sandwich Plate Fittings: -10AN WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Billet Aluminum Oil Dipstick - Silver - S54 3.2L
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T#:384352
Part#: 009422ECS01-03
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ECS Tuning introduces the solution to your engine bay aesthetic concerns with the Billet Aluminum Oil Dipstick. Say goodbye to the bright red plastic eyesore and elevate your under-the-hood style effortlessly. Designed to OE specifications, this dipstick boasts an easy-to-read fill line and is available in three stunning finishes: black, polished, or clear anodized.

  • Billet aluminum construction for enhanced durability
  • Easy-to-read fill line for convenient oil level checks
  • Available in three finishes: black, polished, or clear anodized
  • OE specifications ensure a perfect fit
  • Improved ease of insertion compared to factory ribbon dipstick
  • Aesthetic enhancement for your engine bay

Upgrade your engine bay's appearance and functionality with the ECS Tuning Billet Aluminum Oil Dipstick. No more struggles reinstalling your dipstick; enjoy a sleek and high-performing addition to your vehicle.

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Canton Racing - Corporate Logo
T#:590562
Part#: 24-270X
Ships on Dec 3, 2026
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17% off MSRP
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