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BMW N55 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N55 engine typically costs $1,400–$1,950 at an independent shop or $500 at a BMW dealer, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 5 reported prices from 3 cited sources
The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt. These are only the prices reported for the N55. See the general Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 5 reported prices from 3 sources, and no DIY price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
Cars named in the table include a 2014 N55, a 535i and an M235i. Scope varies: one price includes all belts and pulleys.
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 N55 price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | Dealer | Paid at a dealer in Seattle, 2014 N55 | [1] |
| $1,950 | Indy | First shop quote, N55 535i (shop type not stated) | [2] |
| $1,700 | Indy | Euro shop quote, Denver, N55 M235i | [1] |
| $1,400 | Indy | Paid at BMW indy: OFHG plus all belts and pulleys, N55 | [1] |
| $1,500 | Indy | Quote just under $1,500, N55 (shop type not stated) | [3] |
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 N55 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost?
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N55 engine typically costs $1,400–$1,950 at an independent shop or $500 at a BMW dealer, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
How much does BMW N55 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the N55 ranged $500 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW N55 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the N55 ranged $1,400 to $1,950 (4 data points).
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) on other engines and models
Sources
- Is this service quote from my local euro-shop reasonable? (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- N55 535i oil filter housing (got quoted 1,950 for labor and parts) (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET (Reddit r/BmwTech)
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