I'm in shock.


Brought my 2004 545i (126k miles) to the dealer because of a massive oil leak. Head gaskets, timing covers, alternator gasket etc They basically said "everything was leaking". While they are at it they are replacing the coolant reservoir due to a broken level indicator, belts & hoses. I asked them to look at the water pump and alternator, but they're fine.


Final estimate, $4937.00 Holy $h1t!


Has anyone paid such a bill for oil leak repairs?

 

Sorry to hear that Bro,but welcome to the Stealer. I have never have a "single problem" estimated by the Stealer under $1k. I hope you didn't blindly let them do all those work before knowing the exact dollars. I did most of the gasket by myself, and nothing to it. whatever I can't do, I let the the shop with knowledge of BMW's do the work. They are still at least 3 times cheaper than Stealer. GL with the repair.

 

Take it to a good Independant BMW shop. It will be 1/2 that amount give or take.

 

Its super common, except the head gasket part, never seen a N62 leak oil from there, now valve covers, upper timing covers, alternator bracket gasket, and oil pressure sender? We do that as a package all the time. We charge roughly 1350 labor plus parts. So maybe 1500-1600 to correct the oil leaks. At $85 an hour. Find a good indi!

 

Tyler what shop are you at?? I'm looking to get these done on my car in the next month or so. You can also PM your number so we can discuss this more.

 

Not trying to be mean but you realize it's a dealership, right? Prices are always want more at the dealer for everything. Like what others have said find a good Indy and it will be at least half as much. Case in point at my last vehicle check the dealer wanted $1300 for rear tires and America's tire did it for $500.