Heat Exchanger Mercedes W176 724001 Automatic Gearbox Oil Cooler A2465010501

Heat Exchanger Mercedes W176 724001 Automatic Gearbox Oil Cooler is an original component from the Oil coolers and lines group, designed to work with BMW power units and the lubrication system of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. This used Mercedes part ensures factory-standard oil flow geometry and stable heat dissipation, which translates into safe engine and transmission operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2465010501
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2465010501
• Substitutable numbers: A2465010501, A 246 501 05 01
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Oil Coolers & Lines

Purpose and function of the oil cooler

The presented oil cooler has been designed to operate in the lubrication system of BMW F-series engines with B38 and B48 units, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission. Its task is to stabilize the operating oil temperature, which reduces the risk of overheating, loss of viscosity, and accelerated wear of mating components.

Thanks to precisely shaped flow channels, the cooler maintains an optimal balance between cooling efficiency and pressure drop in the system. This allows for the maintenance of an appropriate oil film on friction surfaces, which is important both during calm driving and under conditions of higher thermal load.

Construction and performance parameters

As an element from the Oil coolers and lines category, the cooler combines a compact design with high resistance to variable operating conditions. The body is adapted to work with oil media within the typical temperature range found in modern gasoline units and automatic transmission systems.

The arrangement of connection ports and mounting surfaces has been adapted to factory mounting points in the engine compartment, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for system modifications. The geometry of the internal channels promotes even flow distribution, which improves the thermal stability of the oil throughout the system.

Compatibility with automatic transmission

The cooler is adapted to work with an automatic transmission, where oil temperature control is crucial for the durability of the gearbox and the smoothness of gear changes. Maintaining the oil within the appropriate temperature range limits the degradation of additives and reduces the risk of deposits forming in hydraulic channels.

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, stable oil cooling contributes to:

• more predictable operation of the gear shift control system,
• reduction of thermal loads on friction elements,
• extension of service intervals for oil and associated components.

Benefits of using an original oil cooler

Using an original oil cooler instead of a worn or damaged component allows for maintaining the operating parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Factory matching to the lubrication and cooling system translates into:

• consistency with the existing oil installation and lines,
• proper system venting after installation,
• stable engine and automatic transmission operating conditions across a wide range of loads.

For users expecting predictable vehicle behavior and a reduction in the risk of lubrication system failure, choosing an original cooler is a technically justified and economically beneficial solution in the long term.

Technical support and additional materials

Proper selection and installation of the oil cooler have a direct impact on the thermal safety of the power unit. To better understand the relationships between the cooling system, lubrication, and engine durability, it is worth checking out the guide Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators, which discusses practical aspects of operating and diagnosing cooling components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the lubrication and oil cooling area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional coolers, oil lines, or connectors, check the available parts in the Mercedes oil coolers and lines category.