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BMW E60 5 Series Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW E60 5 Series typically costs $845 at an independent shop, $550–$1,200 at a BMW dealer, or about $60 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 5 reported prices from 2 cited sources
The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt. These are only the prices reported for the E60 5 Series (525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i). See the general Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) page for every BMW model.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest real prices in the table below. Estimates are shown but left out of the ranges. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every E60 5 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200 | Dealer | Dealer quote ("close to $1200.00"), oil filter housing gasket, 2008 535xi | [1] |
| $60 | DIY | Total DIY cost including tools (two gaskets about $15 each), 2006 530xiT | [1] |
| $800 | Dealer | Dealer quote to replace the gasket(s), 2008 535i ($800) | [2] |
| $550 | Dealer | Paid at a dealer, 2006 530i (N52) at 63k miles ($550) | [2] |
| $845 | Indy | Local indy labor charge for an oil filter stand gasket service, 2008 535i (poster asked if it was reasonable) ($845) | [2] |
Symptoms
- Burning oil smell after driving
- Oil on the serpentine belt or dripping onto the belt area
- Belt slipping, squealing, or shredding (it can get pulled into the front seal)
- Oil and coolant mixing in rare cases (oil cooler gasket)
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Common questions
How much does BMW E60 5 Series Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost?
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW E60 5 Series typically costs $845 at an independent shop, $550–$1,200 at a BMW dealer, or about $60 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i?
These are prices reported for the E60 5 Series, sold as the 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW E60 5 Series Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the E60 5 Series ranged $550 to $1,200 (3 data points).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E60 5 Series Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E60 5 Series ranged $845 (1 data point).
Can I do Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on my E60 5 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $60.
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) on other models and engines
Sources
- 08 535xi heat exchanger, oil filter housing gasket leaking (5Series.net)
- 2008 535i Oil Filter Housing Gasket(s) Replacement Help (5Series.net)
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