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BMW E90 3 Series Radiator Replacement cost
Radiator Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $230–$1,000 at an independent shop, $2,210 at a BMW dealer, or $200–$615 in parts DIY, based on 10 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 10 reported prices from 7 cited sources
Leaking radiator end tanks on the E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series. These are only the prices reported for the E90 3 Series (325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d). See the general Radiator Replacement (E9x) 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 E90 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | Indy | Local shop quote "$1000+", E93 N51 | [1] |
| $600 | Indy | Paid "around $600" at an indy | [1] |
| $250 | DIY | Radiator, upper/lower hoses, tank hose and coolant, "right over 250" | [1] |
| $615 | DIY | N51 SULEV radiator alone at FCP Euro | [1] |
| $230 | Indy | Shop labor-only quote, 2009 328i (owner buying ~$153 aftermarket radiator) | [2] |
| $2,210 | Dealer | Dealer quote, radiator with upper and lower hoses, 2009 E90 328xi (N51), NYC | [3] |
| $400 | Indy | Indy labor only per radiator swap, 2011 E90 335i (owner-supplied Behr radiator) | [4] |
| $200 | DIY | Nissens radiator, upper and lower hoses and a gallon of OEM coolant, 2009 E90 328i (FCP Euro sale) | [5] |
| $284 | DIY | Behr radiator, E90 325i/328i N52 manual ($283.99, Turner) | [6] |
| $410 | DIY | Genuine BMW radiator 17117788903, E90/E92/E93 335i automatic/DCT ($410.47) | [7] |
Symptoms
- Coolant leak at the radiator side tanks
- Low coolant warning
- Overheating
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Common questions
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Radiator Replacement cost?
Radiator Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $230–$1,000 at an independent shop, $2,210 at a BMW dealer, or $200–$615 in parts DIY, based on 10 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 Radiator Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the E90 3 Series ranged $2,210 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E90 3 Series Radiator Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E90 3 Series ranged $230 to $1,000 (4 data points).
Can I do Radiator Replacement on my E90 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $200 to $615.
Radiator Replacement (E9x) on other models and engines
Sources
- E93/N51 radiator leak - should I replace radiator ($1000+ job) (E90post)
- Shop will install Radiator for 230$ (Labor Only) (Reddit r/E90)
- 2009 328xi radiator replacement (N51 SULEV) (Bimmerforums)
- Radiator replaced 3 times (2011 335i) (E90post)
- E90 328i radiator replacement (E90post)
- Radiator, E9X N52 (manual) (Turner Motorsport)
- Radiator, Genuine BMW, E82/E9X automatic/DCT (17117788903) (BimmerWorld)
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