e90 oil pan leak

e90328isf · 03-15-2023, 08:46 PM

I have a 2011 328i with an automatic transmission and 85K miles on it. I might have to do a repair for an oil pan leak. I live in the SF bay area and wanted to see if there are any recommendations on a good and trustworthy repair shop in the area? What should something like this cost? Thanks

e91Owner · 03-15-2023, 09:31 PM

It might vary regionally, but I was quoted somewhere around 1500-2k (which I would never pay) from the dealer when I had my car in for a recall recently. If you’re not up for doing it yourself, find a reputable indy; they’ll be much cheaper.

I’ll also add that there are a lot of sources of oil leaks on an N52 engine. Be sure that you are asking for the right thing to be fixed before you bring it in.

BRG_N54 · 03-16-2023, 01:36 PM

One of my cars was worked on by this shop extensively, before I purchased. There was nothing amiss and they seemed to do good work, not sure about the rates though.

Autohaus Stuttgart - Moraga, CA

POBEP · 03-16-2023, 06:37 PM

Bay Area: professional shop ~ $1,800 parts included (I just did mine).

Personally, would not let any Bay Area dealer touch my BMW anymore.

e90328isf · 03-17-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by POBEP

Bay Area: professional shop ~ $1,800 parts included (I just did mine).

Personally, would not let any Bay Area dealer touch my BMW anymore.

I agree, had bad experience with bay area delalers too. do mind sharing the name of the shop if you were happy with them? Thanks

POBEP · 03-17-2023, 06:04 PM

High-Tech Automotive Service
(650) 270-3974
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4vkHx5g1DnsB8689?g_st=ic

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