BMW X1 Z4 E84 E89 F10 F30 2 N20 Petrol Engine Oil Filter Housing 7516383

BMW X1 Z4 E84 E89 F10 F30 2 N20 Petrol Engine Oil Filter Housing is an original component from the Oil filters group, designed for BMW petrol engines. It ensures a tight and stable mounting of the filter cartridge, which translates into safe engine operation and proper oil circulation in the lubrication system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7516383-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7516383
• Substitutable numbers: 11428637812, 8637812, 11427516383, 7516383, BG
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Category: Oil Filters

Purpose and compatibility

The presented oil filter housing has been designed for BMW X1 E84, Z4 E89, and 5 Series F10 and F11 models with petrol engines. The OEM design guarantees a proper fit to the factory lubrication system, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of leaks.

Thanks to the use of original connection geometry and mounting points, the housing works with factory oil lines and standard oil filter cartridges, maintaining the flow parameters required by the manufacturer.

Construction and technical function

The oil filter housing plays a key role in the lubrication system – it is responsible for guiding oil through the filter cartridge, maintaining proper pressure, and ensuring connection tightness. A properly selected housing:

• ensures stable seating of the oil filter cartridge,
• minimizes the risk of leaks at the connections with the engine block and lines,
• maintains the correct direction of oil flow through the filter element,
• supports uniform lubrication of critical engine components.

In the case of BMW petrol engines, the housing's resistance to oil operating temperature and system pressure is particularly important. Using an original solution allows for maintaining the parameters specified by the manufacturer, which contributes to a longer engine service life.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used BMW oil filter housing. This type of part, provided it maintains proper tightness and has no mechanical damage, can successfully continue to work in the lubrication system, representing an economical alternative to a new OEM component.

Choosing an original, used housing instead of a replacement allows you to maintain the factory fit to the engine block and accessories, as well as reduce the risk of installation problems. This is a particularly beneficial solution when servicing BMW petrol units, where the precision of component fit has a direct impact on the durability of the lubrication system.

Operation, installation, and impact on engine durability

When replacing the oil filter housing, it is recommended to simultaneously check the condition of the seals and the contact surface with the engine block. A properly installed housing:

• prevents oil pressure drops resulting from leaks,
• limits the risk of localized overheating of moving parts,
• supports stable operation of the lubrication system under high loads.

To better understand how the quality of components interacting with oil affects the temperature and service life of the engine, it is worth reading our guide: Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators. The article discusses the relationships between operating temperature and engine durability, which is also relevant when selecting components related to the oil circuit.

Service expansion within the BMW lubrication system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as oil filter cartridges, filter bases, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Oil filters category.