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E9x M3 S65 rod bearing replacement cost
S65 4.0L V8 (E90/E92/E93 M3)
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Price summary
| BMW dealer | No price yet. |
|---|---|
| Independent shop | $2,280–$2,750 What owners paid: the middle of 8 sourced prices (full spread $2,000–$4,500) |
| All shops | $2,280–$2,750 The middle of 8 sourced prices |
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| Price | Shop | Vehicle / scope | Location | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | Independent quote |
E9x M3 Flat price with parts and labor (performance shop price quoted in the thread) |
Los Angeles area, CA | ~2026 | r/E92M3 |
| $2,900 | Independent quote |
E92 M3 Local shop quote for rod bearing replacement |
— | ~2024 | r/E92M3 |
| $2,700 | Independent quote |
E9x M3 ARP bolts, ACL bearings, oil, gasket, filter, OEM engine mounts |
— | ~2024 | r/E92M3 |
| $4,500 | Independent quote |
E9x M3 Rod bearing replacement at a popular local shop |
— | ~2024 | r/E92M3 |
| $1,500 | Independent paid |
E9x M3 Labor only, owner bought the parts · not used in range: labor only |
— | ~2024 | r/E92M3 |
| $2,300 | Independent paid |
E9x M3 Rod bearing replacement |
Chicago, IL | ~2023 | M5Board |
| $2,220 | Independent paid |
E93 M3 Rod bearing replacement |
Texas | ~2022 | r/E92M3 |
| $2,700 | Independent paid |
E9x M3 $1,300 labor plus $1,400 parts: BE bearings, ARP bolts, engine mounts, oil pan gasket, filter, oil |
— | ~2021 | r/E92M3 |
| $2,350 | Independent quote |
E9x M3 Shop's published price: coated bearings, ARP bolts, oil, filter, pan gasket, coolant and power steering fluid, alignment |
— | n/a | M3Post (shop post) |
| 2700 CAD | Independent paid |
E9x M3 Rod bearings, plus tax · not used in range: non-USD |
Toronto area, ON | n/a | M3Post |
Grey rows are shown for context and left out of the range. Years are approximate (date of the post). The range is the middle half of full-job USD prices for each shop type, published once there are at least 3; labor-only, customer-supplied-parts, warranty cost-share and bundled jobs are listed but left out.
Symptoms
- Usually none until damage is done: the job is done as prevention
- Copper or bearing material in oil analysis
- Knocking from the bottom of the engine, worst when warm
- Low oil pressure warning
Which cars are affected
2008–2013 E90 M3 sedan, E92 M3 coupe and E93 M3 convertible with the S65 V8. Most owners treat it as preventive maintenance.
The rod bearings come out from below with the oil pan off, so most shops also replace the engine mounts, oil pan gasket and oil. Quotes differ mostly by bearing brand (OEM, BE Bearings, ACL or WPC-treated), new ARP rod bolts and whether mounts and fluids are included. Compare quotes line by line.
Parts for this job
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