Oil Pan for BMW X5: Ceramic Composite
This oil pan for the BMW X5 is specified around ceramic composite, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is packing that arrived crushed at the port, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Oil Pan |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Ceramic Composite |
| Typical use | Rural Transport |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- EPDM Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- surface grinding
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
- precision stamping
- sintering
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rural transport. Related applications include roadside assistance, coastal delivery, delivery fleets, heavy load hauling, food delivery.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
