E90 engine oil leak experience

Re: E90 engine oil leak experience

I had a similar problem on my 2006 e90 - oil leak in engine bay. Mileage approx 100k. Sent to PML, and they quoted about $2k. Got a quote from one of the sponsor workshop here and was quoted $1k+ to replace "all related seals" to stop leak problem.

Not convinced, I brought car to my regular workshop in JB who specialises in BMW's. After diagnosis, mech replaced 2 o-rings at oil filter housing, and 4 more o-rings on the 2 VANOS solenoids. Viola! Oil leak no more and I'm poorer by less than RM270 - which includes my regular servicing. I brought my own oil, oil filter and air filter though....

And I must say that these guys are super pro! They even did a complete engine wash for me - meticulously cleaning EVERY item that has oil stain. Now my engine bay looks almost like new again! Hahaha!

If anyone here are feeling adventurous enough to head north to service your car, PM me for contact. Just to clarify, I'm NOT related to workshop in anyway. Just a happy customer after saving 90% of what the workshops here tried to charge me...
Can share the contact details of the JB workshop please.
 
Oil leaks are mainly - I change at the following km for 6 cylinder inline n52

Oil filter housing area gaskets - every 50,000km
Valve cover gaskets every 60,000km
Pcv valve leak (built-in)valve cover - 60,000km
Oil sump gasket leak - 80,000km
Valve stem seal - every 120,000km
Rear crank seal - every 80,000km
Front crank seal - every 100,000km

Others-
Alternator 60,000km
Starter - 50,000km
Idler pulley and tensioner - 50,000km
Brakes pads at 40,000km
Radiator 80,000km
Expansion tank 80,000km
Oxygen sensors - 70,000km
Atf cooler 80,000km
Atf fluids every 40,000km
Oil change every 7,000km
Spark plugs and coils - 50,000km
Fuel pump and filter regulator - 100,000km
Rotors - 70,009km
Struts - 60,000km
Differntial oil 40,000km
Front wheel bearing - 70,000km
Control arms - 50,000km
Guibo - 70,000km
Center shaft bearing - 70,000km
Engine and transmission mount - 50,000km
 
Sensors
Maf sensor - 80,000km
Map sensor (pressure) - 70,000km
Crankshaft sensor - 70,000km
Camshaft sensor - 60,000km
Eccentric shaft sensor - 40,000km
2 Vanos solenoids - 50,000km
Temperature sensor - 70,000km
4 Oxygen sensors - 70,000km
Oil pressure sensor - 80,000km
Timing chain tensioner - 80,000km
 
There's a BMW authorized dealer under Wearnes located just next to Aeon Tebrau. You can leave you car there and shop in Aeon for the full day - eat, watch movies, shop (big and modern Aeon supermarkets) then collect your car.
 
Can PM or share the JB address of the workshop and Francis contact.
Having oil leak issues.
Thank you.
 
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Hi bro.
Im new here

Would like some feedback if all this prices are reasonable

Oil filter - RM50
Valve cover gasket - RM450
Water Pump - RM470
Top Coolant hose - RM480
Oil Cooler Gasket - RM85 x 2

[FONT=.SFUIText]Inclusive of labour[/FONT]


Thanks
 
Hi bro.
Im new here

Would like some feedback if all this prices are reasonable

Oil filter - RM50
Valve cover gasket - RM450
Water Pump - RM470
Top Coolant hose - RM480
Oil Cooler Gasket - RM85 x 2


[FONT=.SFUIText]Inclusive of labour[/FONT]


Thanks
Not too sure whether expensive or not as each model and series are probably different.
Attached is a list for all the spare parts that I have bought from a local stockist throughout 2012-2017 for my previous E60 520i. The parts are mostly official OEM and are in its ordering code number, so try figure the actual part names

At a glance the malaysian prices are higher but then, most prices would have moved over the years and the fact that i'm buying direct from a stockist don't really take into account of workshop's margin. The malaysian stuff could be with the original BMW parts as well.

FYI I used to service in both Malaysia(small workshop, friend who used to work on mainly continental makes in Singapore before starting his own) and Singapore (site sponsor) and both are fine with me getting the parts myself.

Hope it helps
 

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