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BMW E90 3 Series Oil Pan Gasket Replacement cost
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $900–$2,700 at an independent shop or $1,000–$4,413 at a BMW dealer, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 7 reported prices from 7 cited sources
Oil pan gasket leak; front subframe has to drop on most cars. These are only the prices reported for the E90 3 Series (325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d). See the general Oil Pan Gasket page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 7 reported prices from 7 sources, and no DIY price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
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 E90 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000–$2,000 | Dealer | Range of dealer quotes for oil pan seal, E92 N52 owner (2016) | [1] |
| $4,413 | Dealer | Dealer quote, 2011 328i xDrive, quoted as an 18-hour job | [2] |
| $900 | Indy | Shop quote, 2007 335i (owner did it himself instead) | [3] |
| $2,367 | Indy | Shop quote $2,367.20 + tax (2011 328i xDrive (N52)) | [4] |
| $2,700 | Indy | Shop quote $2,700 rough estimate (2011 328i xDrive (N52)) (ballpark) | [5] |
| $1,490 | Indy | Shop quote $1,489.83 incl. tax (2011 328i xDrive (N52)) | [6] |
| $2,140 | Indy | Shop quote $2,140 + tax (2011 328i xDrive (N52)) | [7] |
Symptoms
- Oil drips under the engine
- Oil residue on the subframe or underbody panel
- Slow oil consumption with no smoke
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Common questions
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Oil Pan Gasket Replacement cost?
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $900–$2,700 at an independent shop or $1,000–$4,413 at a BMW dealer, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d?
These are prices reported for the E90 3 Series, sold as the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Oil Pan Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the E90 3 Series ranged $1,000 to $4,413 (2 data points).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E90 3 Series Oil Pan Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E90 3 Series ranged $900 to $2,700 (5 data points).
How long does Oil Pan Gasket Replacement take?
DIY on jack stands: 6–8 hrs for a first-timer, one owner took 11 hrs, another spread it over 2 weekends. xDrive adds 6–7 hrs (source 5). One dealer quoted 18 hrs on a 328i xDrive (source 6).
Oil Pan Gasket on other models and engines
Sources
- Average clutch replacement cost (oil pan comment) (E90post)
- I was quoted $4,413 for my engine oil pan gasket at the dealership i was told it was an 18 hour job... 2011 328i xdrive (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- oil pan gasket cost $$$ (E90post)
- Real shop quote, NJ, Oct 2026 (BimmerQuote shop quotes)
- Real shop quote, NJ, Oct 2026 (BimmerQuote shop quotes)
- Real shop quote, NJ, Oct 2026 (BimmerQuote shop quotes)
- Real shop quote, NJ, Oct 2026 (BimmerQuote shop quotes)
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