BMW 530i Fuel Injector Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Fuel Injector Replacement Service

How much does a Fuel Injector Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 530i Fuel Injector Replacement is $669 with $529 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2005 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$3606.50	Shop/Dealer Price$4439.98 - $6910.65
2003 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$2987.01	Shop/Dealer Price$3700.47 - $5833.65
2001 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$2987.01	Shop/Dealer Price$3700.52 - $5833.72
2004 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$3587.58	Shop/Dealer Price$4414.66 - $6880.53
1995 BMW 530iV8-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$1204.49	Shop/Dealer Price$1474.94 - $2273.19
1994 BMW 530iV8-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$1204.49	Shop/Dealer Price$1472.61 - $2269.11
2002 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$2987.01	Shop/Dealer Price$3700.54 - $5833.77
2006 BMW 530iL6-3.0L	Service typeFuel Injector Replacement	Estimate$3024.38	Shop/Dealer Price$3564.37 - $5136.79

Show example BMW 530i Fuel Injector Replacement prices

What is a fuel injector and how does it work?

A fuel injector is a fuel metering device that sprays atomized droplets of fuel in a specific pattern into the engine’s intake manifold or directly into the combustion chamber. The injector has a solenoid and valve within and the operation, or pulsing, of the solenoid is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM controls the solenoid’s “on” time in order to keep the air-fuel ratio optimized while the engine load and operating conditions constantly change. Fuel injectors are usually connected to a fuel rail located on the top of the engine and the fuel rail, in turn, is supplied with fuel under pressure from the fuel pump located in the fuel tank.

When to consider replacing a fuel injector:

Rough idle, loss of power, or misfiring. Poor engine operation has many causes but faults in the fuel injection system, including the fuel injectors, are high on the list of possibilities.
Odor of raw gas or visible leaks. Fuel injectors should not leak fuel into the intake manifold when the car is off. If you notice any fuel odor around your car, the possibility of a leaking fuel injector should be considered. There should be no external leak from a fuel injector. If an externally-leaking injector is suspected, do not start your car due to the fire hazard.
Check engine light. Some fuel injection failures, for example, a faulty solenoid, may cause a trouble code to be set in the PCM and that will cause the check engine light to illuminate. The codes are read and the fuel injector is tested directly, as needed.
Major engine repairs, engine replacement, or lengthy storage. All fuel injectors will have deposits given enough mileage. These deposits can cause an imbalance in the performance of the injectors from cylinder to cylinder. When an engine is already disassembled, or if you are installing a new engine, that is a perfect time to service the injectors as a set. All injectors have tiny internal filter baskets. A professional injector service facility will clean each injector ultrasonically and replace these filters for a relatively low cost.

How do mechanics replace a fuel injector?

Injectors can be serviced once removed from the car or replaced outright with new injectors. If the injectors are serviced, specialized cleaning and test equipment are required. The choice to repair versus replace will depend on exactly what is wrong with the injector as well as customer preference. Either option requires removing the injector from the car and the following procedure is typical:

Once the engine is cold, the pressure within the fuel rail is relieved by briefly running the engine with the fuel pump fuse out.
The upper plenum on the intake manifold is removed along with any cables, hoses, or wiring that restricts access.
The supply and return lines are removed from the fuel rail. The electrical connectors to each fuel injector are unlocked and removed. The fuel rail is then unbolted and removed from the intake manifold.
The injector(s) requiring replacement are removed from the fuel rail, taking care to not allow any debris to enter the exposed openings. An O-ring seal usually holds the injector very firmly in a finely polished bore in the fuel rail.
Using a new O-ring, the serviced or replaced injector is re-inserted into the fuel rail — using engine oil on the O-ring to prevent damaging it. O-rings in this application fit very tight to prevent fuel leaks.
The fuel rail is re-installed and the supply and return lines are re-connected. The plenum is re-installed along with all cables, hoses, or wiring.
Finally, the engine is run, there is a careful check for leaks, and the vehicle is road tested.

Is it safe to drive with a fuel injector problem?

Yes, so long as there is no external leak of fuel from a broken or malfunctioning injector, it is safe to drive the car. However, if the injector is known to be malfunctioning, it can cause engine misfires, excessive emissions or, in the case of a badly leaking injector, can overload and overheat the catalytic converter. Additionally, fuel efficiency will always be diminished if the fuel injectors are not working properly.

When replacing a fuel injector keep in mind:

Using high quality (Tier One) gasoline may reduce deposits on fuel injectors and prolong their life.
If an injector problem develops that requires removal of one injector, the best practice is to remove and service all of the injectors at the same time. That service might involve replacement of the electrically failed injector along with off-the-car cleaning of the remaining injectors. Serving all injectors at once ensures the injector set will be balanced, in terms of flow rates, and in turn promote smooth operation of the engine.
Do not use fuel system cleaning compounds, or procedures, unless such materials are specified by the manufacturer of your car.
On the car cleaning of fuel injectors is not as effective as off-the-car cleaning because injectors have tiny internal filter baskets that should be replaced as part of the process of servicing a fuel injector.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(160)

Rating Summary

141

9

3

0

7

141

9

3

0

7

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

ALAA

35 years of experience

56 reviews

ALAA

35 years of experience

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.

Christopher

20 years of experience

393 reviews

Request Christopher

Christopher

20 years of experience

Request Christopher

by Sergey Fedorov

530i 2001 - Battery - Maynard, MA

Punctual and skilled

Andrew

12 years of experience

83 reviews

Andrew

12 years of experience

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!

Bobby

25 years of experience

83 reviews

Bobby

25 years of experience

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

Excellent Rating

(160)

Rating Summary

141

9

3

0

7

141

9

3

0

7

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing PCV Valve Hose

Common signs include poor fuel economy, the Check Engine Light coming on, engine misfires while idling, and noise from the engine.

P0267 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder Number 3 Injector Circuit High

P0267 P0267 code definition Cylinder Number 3 Injector Circuit High What the P0267 code means P0267 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-on-board-diagnostics-obd-system) which indicates that the engine control module (ECM) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) detected the cylinder number 3 injector circuit having...

How Long Does an Automatic Timing Advance Unit Last?

The The automatic timing advance unit is a component in vehicles with diesel engines. Of course gas and diesel engines both work on the internal combustion principle, but they are quite different, and require different means of controlling the flow...

Front blower motor barely blows - 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

Check to be sure the cabin air filter is not blocked with dirt and debris. This is often an electrical issue, but there is always a possibility that the blower wheel has filled with debris if the filter is missing...

Charging system failure

It sounds like you may have a problem with a weak battery or potentially a failing alternator which will cause this light to come on. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine...

I put gas in my chevy equinox 2013, i drove approximately 5miles and i saw ENGINE POWER REDUCED sign on the dashboard. I was in th

Hi Juliet. Thanks for contacting us today. The reduced power light usually indicates a rather major system failure, ranging from a damaged throttle body, engine control unit, or throttle position sensor. It's also common for bad O2 sensors to trigger...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com