{"product_id":"mishimoto-silver-m20-oil-sandwich-plate","title":"Mishimoto Silver M20 Oil Sandwich Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eMMOP-SP\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 748354810028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMishimoto Silver M20 Oil Sandwich Plate for 1985-1991 BMW E30 325e\/i\/is and E28 528e\/535i\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mishimoto Silver M20 Oil Sandwich Plate installs between the oil filter and engine block on BMW M20-equipped vehicles to control oil flow to external coolers. It blocks cold oil from the cooler until the engine reaches operating temperature providing essential protection during winter starts and extended cold weather driving. 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