BMW F20 LCI E81 E87 LCI Turbocharger Turbo Charger Part Diesel Engine 7100426

The BMW F20 LCI E81 E87 LCI Diesel Turbocharger is an original equipment turbocharger component designed for BMW diesel engines. This product is disassembled, making it a sensible choice for users seeking a factory fit and proven design while maintaining favorable repair costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7100426
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7100426
• Substitutable numbers: 7100426, 11717100426
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Category: Turbos & Parts

Purpose and compatibility

This BMW diesel turbocharger was designed for the F20 LCI and E81/E87 LCI series models. It is an original BMW part, ensuring factory performance, proper boost pressure, and proper integration with the engine management system.

By using a component from the same product line as the one fitted as original equipment, the key features of the supercharging system are retained: stable acceleration characteristics, predictable response to gas and appropriate operating culture of the drive unit.

Construction and technical characteristics

This part falls into the turbocharger and parts category, meaning it's responsible for increasing the amount of air delivered to the cylinders in a diesel engine. The BMW turbocharger's design is based on a precise rotor and turbine assembly operating at high rotational speeds and under significant thermal stress.

In practice, this translates into:

• increased cylinder filling efficiency – better use of the diesel engine's potential,
• stable performance across the full rev range – improved flexibility and dynamics,
• maintaining factory combustion parameters – support for the proper operation of the injection system and exhaust emission systems.

As an OEM component, the turbocharger retains its original geometry, mounting points and connections, making installation easier and reducing the risk of fitment issues.

Condition, origin and benefits of choosing a used turbocharger

The product is offered as a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. This type of solution is often chosen by workshops and informed users who expect factory-quality workmanship at a lower cost than a new component.

Choosing a used OEM turbocharger offers a number of practical advantages:

• factory fit – no need to modify installation, cables or mountings,
• consistency with engine controller software – reducing the risk of diagnostic errors resulting from parameter inconsistencies,
• favorable price-to-quality ratio – especially important when repairing older BMWs.

If you want to better understand how to safely use the aftermarket, you might want to check out this article that addresses common concerns and misconceptions: Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know .

Additionally, when choosing an original second-hand component, the material explaining why many specialists rely on OEM components may be helpful: 5 reasons why a used OEM part is a better choice than a replacement .

Practical aspects of installation and operation

Because this is an original BMW turbocharger, installation in the corresponding F20 LCI and E81/E87 LCI models is similar to replacing the original component. The standard mounting points and connections for the intake, exhaust, and lubrication systems are retained, simplifying the mechanic's work and reducing vehicle downtime.

When replacing a turbocharger in a diesel engine, it is recommended to check the following in parallel:

• the condition of oil lines and their patency,
• tightness of the intake system,
• air filter and engine oil quality.

This approach allows for extending the life of the installed turbocharger and maintaining stable operating parameters of the drive unit.

Other BMW turbochargers

If you're also looking for other turbochargers for BMW, check out the available models in the dedicated category: turbochargers for BMW . This allows you to easily compare different variants based on body generation, engine type, and application range.