Dorman 264-560 Engine Oil Pan - Lower

Engine Oil Pan Replacement for BMW V8 Models

This Dorman engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific BMW applications. Built from steel with a black finish, it provides a direct replacement for leaking or damaged lower oil pans on select 1993-2003 BMW 530i, 540i, 740i, 740iL, and 840Ci models.

Part number 264-560 is built for the lower engine position and includes an oil level sensor port and drain plug. It is a practical OE-style replacement for BMW 540i oil pan replacement, BMW 740i lower oil pan service, and other fitments listed below.

Key Features

• Steel construction for engine oil containment
• Black finish
• 8-quart capacity
• Oil level sensor port included
• Drain plug included
• Center sump, wet sump design
• 25 mounting holes for OE-style installation
• Direct replacement for the lower engine oil pan

Detailed Description

Dorman 264-560 is an engine oil pan designed to match the original equipment pan on specific BMW vehicles. The steel construction and OE-style dimensions help restore proper oil containment after corrosion, impact damage, or gasket-related leakage at the pan assembly. This oil pan is configured with a center sump, no baffles, and no dipstick port, and it includes an oil level sensor port for applications that require it.

Compatible With 1993-1995 BMW 740i, lower; 1993-2001 BMW 740iL, lower; 1994-1995 BMW 530i, lower; 1994-1995 BMW 540i, lower; 1994-1997 BMW 840Ci, lower; 1997-2001 BMW 740i, lower; 1997-2003 BMW 540i, lower. This part cross-references Spectra Premium BMP16A and URO 11131702891 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Engine oil leaking from a cracked or rusted oil pan
• Damaged drain threads or a stripped drain plug area
• Oil seepage from a warped or impact-damaged pan flange
• Failed oil level sensor port sealing at the pan
• Loss of proper oil containment in the lower engine area

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and lower-position fitment before installation. Transfer any required sensors or related components from the original assembly as needed, and use the correct gasket or seal for the application, since it is not included. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the drain plug threads before filling with oil.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this oil pan as a precision-engineered replacement for the original equipment part on listed BMW applications. Part number 264-560 is built to match OE fit and function for the specified vehicles.