Gates TL165 Turbocharger Oil Return Line

Turbocharger Oil Feed Line for BMW

The Gates TL165 turbocharger oil feed line is built for oil conveyance to and from the turbocharger in BMW applications. It uses stainless steel construction and bolt-on inlet and outlet fittings to match OE-style routing and sealing requirements.

Gates Turbocharger Oil Line products focus on direct-fit oil transfer for turbo systems, with attention to leak resistance and heat exposure in demanding engine bay conditions. This TL165 line is an OE Exact replacement for select BMW 2.0L turbo applications.

• Stainless steel construction for durability in high-heat turbocharger environments
• Bolt-on inlet fitting type and bolt-on outlet fitting type
• Centerline length: 14.75 in. / 375 mm
• OE Exact rating for OE-style fit and function
• Turbocharger oil feed line for select BMW turbocharged models

Detailed Product Information

Part number TL165 is a Gates Turbocharger Oil Feed Line designed for precise oil routing in turbocharged BMW engines. The line’s stainless steel material and OE Exact design help maintain proper oil delivery through the turbocharger system while matching factory-style connection points. This makes it a direct replacement choice for BMW 120i, 220i, 320i, 320i xDrive, X4, X5, X3, 228i, 228i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 428i, 528i, Z4, and X1 applications listed below.

This part cross-references BMW OE numbers 11427588933 and 11428626652 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn or leaking turbocharger oil feed line on a BMW 320i, 328i, or X5, TL165 provides the correct style of bolt-on connection and centerline length for the listed vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Oil seepage at the turbocharger feed line connection
• Cracked or heat-damaged factory oil line tubing
• Restricted oil delivery caused by a deteriorated line
• Incorrect fitment from a non-OE-style replacement line
• Turbo system service on BMW models with factory turbocharging

Installation Notes and Fitment

Fits 2018 BMW 120i, N/A. Fits 2018 BMW 220i, N/A. Fits 2013-2018 BMW 320i, N/A. Fits 2013-2018 BMW 320i xDrive, N/A. Fits 2015-2018 BMW X4, N/A. Fits 2016-2018 BMW X5, N/A. Fits 2016-2017 BMW X3, N/A. Fits 2013-2014 BMW X3, N/A. Fits 2014-2016 BMW 228i, N/A. Fits 2015-2016 BMW 228i xDrive, N/A. Fits 2012-2016 BMW 328i, N/A. Fits 2014-2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive, N/A. Fits 2013-2016 BMW 328i xDrive, N/A. Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i, N/A. Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, N/A. Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i xDrive, N/A. Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, N/A. Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i, N/A. Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i xDrive, N/A. Fits 2012-2016 BMW Z4, N/A. Fits 2012-2015 BMW X1, N/A.

Before installation, confirm the existing line routing, fitting style, and turbocharger connection points against the vehicle’s OE layout. Because this is a turbocharger oil feed line, clean sealing surfaces and correct torque at the bolt-on fittings are important for leak-free operation.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs turbocharger oil supply and drain lines for oil transfer in high-temperature turbo systems, with construction focused on leak resistance and OE-style replacement fitment. TL165 is specified as an OE Exact part for the listed BMW applications.