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BMW oil leak repair cost by job
Most BMW oil leaks come from three places: the oil filter housing gasket, the valve cover, and the oil pan gasket. The first two are cheaper; the oil pan can mean lowering the subframe.
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What owners paid, by job
| Job | Dealer | Independent |
|---|---|---|
| B58/B48 oil filter housing gasket | $3,125–$3,900 (10 owner reports) | $1,575–$3,013 (14 owner reports) |
| N55 oil filter housing gasket | $781–$1,433 (6 owner reports) | $528–$728 (6 owner reports) |
| M54 oil filter housing gasket | Too few owner reports for a range | Too few owner reports for a range |
| N55 valve cover | $1,450–$2,552 (7 owner reports) | $703–$1,700 (12 owner reports) |
| B58 valve cover and PCV | $3,049–$4,450 (3 owner reports) | Too few owner reports for a range |
| M54 valve cover gasket | Too few owner reports for a range | Too few owner reports for a range |
| N63 valve cover gaskets | Too few owner reports for a range | Too few owner reports for a range |
| N55 oil pan gasket | $3,423–$4,129 (3 owner reports) | $944–$1,725 (6 owner reports) |
Middle half of prices owners reported paying or being quoted. Each job page lists every source.
Find the leak first
Oil runs down and back, so the wet spot is often below the real leak. A shop can clean the engine and add UV dye to find the source. See BMW oil leaks by engine for where each engine leaks, and valve cover gasket cost by engine.
FAQ
What is the most common BMW oil leak?
The oil filter housing gasket and the valve cover gasket are the two most common on N52, N55, N20, B48 and B58 engines.
Should I fix an oil filter housing leak right away?
Yes. On many engines the leaking oil can soak the serpentine belt, and a belt that frays can be pulled into the front seal. Owners and shops treat this one as more urgent than a valve cover seep.
Why is a BMW oil pan gasket so expensive?
On many models the front subframe or steering parts have to be lowered to get the pan out, so labor is high even though the gasket is cheap.
Parts
- B58/B48 oil filter housing at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- N55 oil filter housing gasket at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- M54 oil filter housing gasket at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- N55 oil pan gasket at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- N55 valve cover at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
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