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Radiator Replacement (E9x) cost
Leaking radiator end tanks on E9x 3 Series. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Limited data: 6 prices, no dealer price yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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] |
| $800 | Indy | Shop quote, radiator + coolant hoses | [3] |
- N51 (SULEV) radiators can be covered by the emissions warranty. The owner in this thread got it replaced free at a dealer.
Which cars are affected
E90/E92/E93 328i and 335i. N51 (SULEV) cars need a special, pricier radiator.
Symptoms
- Coolant leak at the radiator side tanks
- Low coolant warning
- Overheating
Parts list
| E90 radiator | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Upper & lower radiator hoses | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| BMW coolant (blue) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Radiator Replacement (E9x) cost at a BMW dealer?
We have not found a real dealer price for this job yet.
How much does an independent shop charge for Radiator Replacement (E9x)?
Independent shop prices ranged $230 to $1,000 (4 data points, median $700).
Can I do Radiator Replacement (E9x) myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $250 to $615 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
E90/E92/E93 328i and 335i. N51 (SULEV) cars need a special, pricier radiator.
Related repairs
Sources
- E93/N51 radiator leak - should I replace radiator ($1000+ job) (E90post)
- Shop will install Radiator for 230$ (Labor Only) (Reddit r/E90)
- Is $800 for a new radiator and coolant hoses a good price at a shop? (Reddit r/E90)
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