BMW F30 repair costs
17 repairs that affect the F30, with real prices owners reported. Some jobs cover several chassis, so check the details on each page.
N20 Timing Chain & Guides
Timing chain, guides and oil pump chain on the 4-cyl N20/N26.
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)
The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement.
Electric Water Pump + Thermostat
The electric pump that strands BMW owners without warning.
F30 Coolant Expansion Tank & Coolant Lines
Cracked expansion tank, coolant flange, turbo coolant line leaks.
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil pan gasket leak; front subframe has to drop on most cars.
Front Control Arms & Thrust Arm Bushings
Worn fluid-filled thrust arm (tension strut) bushings and front arms.
Rear Main Seal
Leak between engine and transmission; the transmission comes out.
Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48)
Electric pump on the N20, mechanical pump and bracket on B46/B48.
B58 / B48 Oil Filter Housing (Coolant Leak)
Cracked plastic oil filter housing leaking coolant or oil.
ZF 8HP Transmission Fluid Service
Pan/filter and fluid change on the 8-speed automatic.
Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting
Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.
E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement
Clutch, with or without the dual-mass flywheel, on manual 3 Series.
Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four)
Pads, rotors and wear sensors on the F3x 3/4 Series.
N55 Charge Pipe
The plastic charge pipe that cracks and puts the car in limp mode.
Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55)
60k-mile plug change, with or without new coils.
Alternator Replacement
"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure.
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