4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,000
Average Mileage:
68,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace all 32 valve seals (1 reports)
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problem #1

Apr 122018

550 4.8L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

BMW really dropped the ball on this one! They're using cheap inferior valve stem seals! It's a very stupid place to cheap out on a vehicle, and BMW would not cover it and wanted $9200 to replace them. Fortunately for me, there's a huge aftermarket fix for this problem that is a far less expensive solution.

Tools that allow you to replace the seals without removing the heads or cams for around $1000 or less.

- Michael C., Oak Ridge, TN, US