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Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) cost
The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | Dealer | Paid at a dealer in Seattle, 2014 N55 | [2] |
| $950 | Dealer | Dealer tech: "at my dealer that's a sub 950 repair" (3.5 hrs labor) | [1] |
| $1,950 | Indy | First shop quote, N55 535i (shop type not stated) | [1] |
| $1,700 | Indy | Euro shop quote, Denver, N55 M235i | [2] |
| $1,400 | Indy | Paid at BMW indy: OFHG plus all belts and pulleys, N55 | [2] |
| $700 | Indy | Shop quote in NC, N54 | [2] |
| $1,500 | Indy | Quote just under $1,500, N55 (shop type not stated) | [3] |
| $750 | Indy | Quote including hoses damaged by the leak | [3] |
| $350 | Indy | Indie shop asking price | [4] |
| $800 | Indy | "Shops are quoting me around 800+" | [4] |
| $60 | DIY | Parts for gasket + Mickey Mouse flange | [1] |
| $100 | DIY | $50 gasket + $50 tools | [4] |
- Big spread mostly comes from scope: gasket-only vs. gasket plus belt, tensioner, pulleys and coolant parts. Ask for an itemized quote.
- Several commenters stress priming the oil system before starting the engine after this job.
Which cars are affected
135i, 335i, 535i, M235i, 435i, X5/X3 35i and more (N54/N55). N52 cars (328i/528i) have the same leak; no N52-specific price yet.
Symptoms
- Burning oil smell after driving
- Oil on the serpentine belt or dripping onto the belt area
- Belt slipping, squealing, or shredding (it can get pulled into the front seal)
- Oil and coolant mixing in rare cases (oil cooler gasket)
Parts list
| Oil filter housing gasket set (Elring / OEM) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Oil cooler gasket | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Aluminum "Mickey Mouse" coolant flange | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Serpentine belt & tensioner (if oil-soaked) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| E-Torx socket set | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $500 to $950 (2 data points, median $725).
How much does an independent shop charge for Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)?
Independent shop prices ranged $350 to $1,950 (8 data points, median $1,100).
Can I do Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $60 to $100 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
135i, 335i, 535i, M235i, 435i, X5/X3 35i and more (N54/N55). N52 cars (328i/528i) have the same leak; no N52-specific price yet.
Related repairs
Sources
- N55 535i oil filter housing (got quoted 1,950 for labor and parts) (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- Is this service quote from my local euro-shop reasonable? (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement (Reddit r/E90)
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