2016-2019 BMW 7 Series 4.4 Left Turbocharger 82960303

Also known as

Turbo

Turbo Assembly

Exhaust Gas Turbocharger

Driver Side Turbo

Twin-Scroll Turbocharger

What this part does

The turbocharger forces compressed air into the intake manifold, increasing oxygen density for combustion and significantly boosting engine power output. It is driven by exhaust gases that spin a turbine wheel connected to a compressor wheel on a shared shaft. This specific unit mounts directly to the exhaust manifold on the left (driver) side of the engine bank. When this component fails, the vehicle will typically experience a severe loss of power, excessive exhaust smoke, whining or grinding noises under load, and illuminated drivetrain malfunction warnings.

Fits these vehicles

OEM and interchange numbers

82960303

8 296 030 3

Before you order

Verify the part number against your existing left (driver side) turbocharger, as the 4.4L V8 uses entirely different, non-interchangeable units for bank 1 and bank 2. You must thoroughly clean or replace the oil feed and return lines during installation to prevent oil starvation, which is the leading cause of premature failure in replacement units. Inspect the intercooler and intake plumbing for excess oil accumulation or metal debris from the previous failure before starting the engine.