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Oil Cooler Repair Service

How much does a Oil Cooler Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 530i Oil Cooler Repair is $366 with $204 for parts and $161 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2001 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$770.84Shop/Dealer Price$944.44 - $1398.27
2005 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$736.84Shop/Dealer Price$910.49 - $1364.37
2006 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$569.96Shop/Dealer Price$701.89 - $1030.60
2004 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$736.84Shop/Dealer Price$910.42 - $1364.24
2002 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$736.84Shop/Dealer Price$910.53 - $1364.44
2003 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$736.84Shop/Dealer Price$910.49 - $1364.36
2007 BMW 530iL6-3.0LService typeOil Cooler RepairEstimate$578.46Shop/Dealer Price$709.98 - $1038.39
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What is the Oil Cooler all about?

Primarily used in air-cooled and motorcycle engines, an oil cooler serves two purposes, lubrication and cooling. The oil cooler is usually placed near the radiator to maximize cooling airflow. To maintain the lubricative properties of oil, the oil cooler by cooling the oil (having it flow through it galleries) to the proper temperature range.

Keep in mind:

  • Though most people think engine oil is strictly for lubrication, it also plays a key role in cooling.
  • Oil carries away much of your engine's heat so that it can be dissipated by the standard cooling system.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and secured on jack stands
  • The defective oil cooler is removed
  • The new oil cooler is installed with new clamps
  • The vehicle started and checked for oil leaks then lowered off the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Oil will accumulate debris over time, to the point where deposits may narrow an oil coolers thin galleries. To keep the engine oil as clean as possible, it is best to change the oil at 3,000 to 3,500 miles. The oil filter should also be changed to maximize debris removal. Regular oil changes should also ensure that an oil cooler will last the life of your car. Without regular oil changes, the cooler may fail at 50,000 miles and need to be replaced.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Oil Cooler?

  • Engine power loss due to oil contamination
  • Engine misfiring due to oil fouling
  • Engine coolant temperature rise and potential damage due to oil contamination
  • Discharges of black, oil exhaust as unburned oil is released as part of the ignition cycle

How important is this service?

Because engine oil is vital for most engine components, a faulty or clogged oil cooler can cause many problems including cooling system failure and engine damage (leaks, overheating and scarring as overheated oil loses it's lubricating properties). It is important to keep all parts of the lubrication and cooling systems functional to be able to use your car. If left untreated, it will lead directly to engine failure.

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by Jory Paul Jacobs
530i 2006 - Car is not starting - Sacramento, CA
Very Professional.Arrived on time and gave me some great information on my car. Would recommend ALAA to others.

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by Sergey Fedorov
530i 2001 - Battery - Maynard, MA
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by John Rich
530i 2003 - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Lakewood, WA
Andy is by far one of the most pleasant individuals you will ever wanna meet. He arrived on time, did a pre-inspection to make sure the repair we scheduled him was what we needed and to make sure we weren’t just conducting a repair that perhaps didn’t need to happen at that moment. He seemed generally honest and eager to take care of us. We did end up needing our crankshaft position sensor replaced which Andy performed the job in what seemed like minutes. He then gave our BMW a final inspection and answered a few final questions and made sure the car was running and everything was on the up and up. Trust and Believe this is your guy when your car needs a mechanic. I plan on working with him again in the near future. Thanks Andy for helping us, awesome job. Very happy!

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by bryan alford
530i 2004 - Car is overheating - Belmont, NC
Bobby was super nice very knowledgeable and helpful. Found a simple problem and gave me great options. Was very thorough in explaining the problem and how the process works to get it repaired

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