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Oil Supply: Notes

The following graphics show an overview of the oil circuit of the N55. Compared to the N54 engine, there are considerably fewer oil ducts in the cylinder head. This is mainly due to the use of the new VANOS solenoid valves.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Passages Rear View - N55
G06895963Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Intake pipe
2 Oil pump
3 Unfiltered oil duct
4 Oil filter
5 Main oil duct (filtered oil duct)
6 Chain tensioner
7 VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust side
8 VANOS solenoid valve, intake side
9 VANOS adjustment unit, intake side
10 VANOS adjustment unit, exhaust side
11 Oil duct for intake camshaft and eccentric shaft lubrication
12 Hydraulic valve lash adjustment
13 Oil duct for exhaust camshaft lubrication
14 Hydraulic valve lash adjustment
15 Connection to exhaust turbocharger lubrication
16 Connection for oil spray nozzles
17 Crankshaft bearing
18 Oil duct for oil pressure control
20 Oil duct for oil pressure control
21 Oil duct for vacuum pump lubrication
22 Vacuum pump
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Passages Front View - N55
G06895964Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Intake pipe
2 Oil pump
3 Unfiltered oil duct
4 Oil filter
5 Main oil duct (filtered oil duct)
6 Chain tensioner
7 VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust side
8 VANOS solenoid valve, intake side
9 VANOS adjustment unit, intake side
10 VANOS adjustment unit, exhaust side
15 Connection to exhaust turbocharger lubrication
16 Connection for oil spray nozzles
17 Crankshaft bearing
18 Oil duct for oil pressure control
19 Oil pressure control valve
21 Oil duct for vacuum pump lubrication
22 Vacuum pump