I was warned...

2chenz · 07-01-2014, 06:22 PM

So, today I finally got my car serviced at a local shop down the street from my house and when it came time to pay... Holy fuhhhhhh. People weren't joking when they warned me how much it would cost to get things fixed.

I had to replace a couple gaskets, o rings, oil filter and oil change done. Shit cost me $680!!

e92_enthusiast_1 · 07-01-2014, 06:28 PM

Oil filter housing gasket or valve cover gasket or both?

2chenz · 07-01-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Oil filter housing gasket or valve cover gasket or both?

Says, "gasket - engine oil cooler to oil filter housing," and "gasket - oil filter housing to block" so both. Also needed a little antifreeze.

tc535i · 07-01-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2chenz

Says, "gasket - engine oil cooler to oil filter housing," and "gasket - oil filter housing to block" so both.

uhh... neither of those are the valve cover gasket, dude. they didn't change it.

straightcashhomie · 07-01-2014, 06:39 PM

u did all of this at the stealership?.........

tc535i · 07-01-2014, 06:40 PM

where'd you go? eas?

e92_enthusiast_1 · 07-01-2014, 06:41 PM

Looks like oil filter housing gaskets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2chenz

Says, "gasket - engine oil cooler to oil filter housing," and "gasket - oil filter housing to block" so both. Also needed a little antifreeze.

AgentAvalos · 07-01-2014, 07:56 PM

thats actually cheap

pits200 · 07-01-2014, 08:11 PM

If it was valve cover gasket = cheap.

If it was oil filter gasket = Bent over

2chenz · 07-01-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

where'd you go? eas?

Damn, I meant, "so both, I guess***" lol. Anyway, no. Some place called Bavarian auto house in Anaheim. eas is down the street from me though.

2chenz · 07-01-2014, 09:02 PM

Looks like those two things plus a couple o rings. I guess I forgot to mention it was for an oil leak.

335iAP · 07-01-2014, 09:36 PM

That's more than what I paid, but not by a whole lot. The thing is, they have to take a lot of things apart to get to the gaskets. Pay to play, I guess

stashtrey · 07-01-2014, 09:39 PM

Get some tools and start DIY'ing. Save $$ for fun stuff.

007_e350 · 07-01-2014, 11:23 PM

Its not outrageous, its 3 hr labor at 125 plus gasket is 400 alone

Agentphish · 07-02-2014, 12:41 AM

The gasket parts you had replaced cost about $60 if you buy them yourself last time I looked. Then it's DIY if you're handy. I haven't done that one yet but I understand it's not THAT bad.

Change your oil and filter yourself in the future and save money there.

Also, you can ask for a quote up front before any work is done so you don't have sticker shock.

E902009 · 07-02-2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2chenz

Damn, I meant, "so both, I guess***" lol. Anyway, no. Some place called Bavarian auto house in Anaheim. eas is down the street from me though.

Give Bavarian Autotechs in Fullerton a try next time. I highly recommend them. The owners are former Saddleback BMW techs, and have had their shops for about 25 years. The shop is owned by a couple of German gentlemen. Very honest and really know their BMWs. I moved away from OC, and I miss going to them when I had my E30.

2chenz · 07-02-2014, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iAP

That's more than what I paid, but not by a whole lot. The thing is, they have to take a lot of things apart to get to the gaskets. Pay to play, I guess

Yeah, he brought me over to the car and showed me what they were doing. Had to do the right thing to keep her in shape.

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Get some tools and start DIY'ing. Save $$ for fun stuff.

I was going to buy a cf performance spoiler today too... Really bummed out about that. Learning how to diy on European cars just seems and sounds intimidating.

njman83 · 07-02-2014, 08:00 AM

okay- $680- fine.. I thought the OP was going to say like $3000.. LOL

hockeyplayer · 07-02-2014, 08:47 AM

If you have a friend that likes to work on cars, start letting him help you. He can teach you to do everything you just paid for and you can save a lot of money.

_Sinister_ · 07-02-2014, 09:08 AM

DIY next time

2chenz · 07-02-2014, 09:26 AM

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If you have a friend that likes to work on cars, start letting him help you. He can teach you to do everything you just paid for and you can save a lot of money.

I have a buddy who has a 335i with the N55. He recently did his, but I totally forgot until you mentioned it. Damn

I could have saved so much!!!!

hockeyplayer · 07-02-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 2chenz

I have a buddy who has a 335i with the N55. He recently did his, but I totally forgot until you mentioned it. Damn

I could have saved so much!!!!

Just start with something simple like oil changes. You can do them yourself for about $60. I'm sure your friend would be glad to give you a hand.

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