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BMW N52 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost

Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $775 at an independent shop or $550 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

Last updated October 20, 2026 · 2 reported prices from 2 cited sources

The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt. These are only the prices reported for the N52. See the general Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) page for every BMW model.

All N52 repair costs

Limited data: 2 reported prices from 2 sources, and no DIY price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$550

Median $550 · 1 data point

Independent shop

$775

Median $775 · 1 data point

DIY (parts/tools)

No real price found yet

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 N52 price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$775	Indy	Independent shop quote, OFHG plus the oil cooler gasket, 2008 X5 3.0si (N52) ($775)	[1]
$550	Dealer	Paid at a dealer, 2006 530i (N52) at 63k miles ($550)	[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 N52 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost?

Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $775 at an independent shop or $550 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

How much does BMW N52 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?

Dealer prices we found for the N52 ranged $550 (1 data point).

How much does an independent shop charge for BMW N52 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement?

Independent shop prices for the N52 ranged $775 (1 data point).

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