Oil Level Sensor prices

zander271 · 12-20-2011, 12:06 PM

I'm going need to be changing my oil soon and I'm replacing my oil level sensor at the same time(Oil light comes on and off after starting the car). Why is there a huge difference in price between the MTC and BMW OEM. Should I stay away from the MTC sensor?

Brand: MTC

$45.95

Brand: Hella

$104.75

Brand: BMW OEM

$128.58

Erikx559 · 12-20-2011, 12:23 PM

I'm not 100%, if I remember right, but isn't Hella the brand that makes oem oil level sensors.

I remember solidjake suggested I get this one at Autohausaz. Cheaper than the the price you posted as well.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...Level%20Sender

zander271 · 12-20-2011, 12:36 PM

91 is not bad at all. Hmmm

El Polo · 12-20-2011, 07:36 PM

I will strongly suggest you to stay away from MTC parts.
The OEM for the oil level sensor is Hella. I know it because I just changed mine and the original was from Hella with the bmw roundel on it. I ordered mine on ebay for about $100. I could go check which shop I got it from if you wish.

Steven747 · 12-20-2011, 07:54 PM

op how about you use the search function that tim created for us. or was he just wasting his time?

how about you search my threads i have 1 that explains everything.

12-20-2011, 12:06 PM	#1
zander271 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,096 My Ride: 2003 ZHP 330i 6sp View My Garage	Oil Level Sensor prices I'm going need to be changing my oil soon and I'm replacing my oil level sensor at the same time(Oil light comes on and off after starting the car). Why is there a huge difference in price between the MTC and BMW OEM. Should I stay away from the MTC sensor? Brand: MTC $45.95 Brand: Hella $104.75 Brand: BMW OEM $128.58

12-20-2011, 12:23 PM	#2
Erikx559 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coalinga California Posts: 159 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	I'm not 100%, if I remember right, but isn't Hella the brand that makes oem oil level sensors. I remember solidjake suggested I get this one at Autohausaz. Cheaper than the the price you posted as well. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...Level%20Sender Last edited by Erikx559; 12-20-2011 at 12:42 PM.

12-20-2011, 07:54 PM	#5
Steven747 OEM ///Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,164 My Ride: 05 330ci View My Garage	op how about you use the search function that tim created for us. or was he just wasting his time? how about you search my threads i have 1 that explains everything. __________________

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12-20-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
zander271 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,096 My Ride: 2003 ZHP 330i 6sp View My Garage	91 is not bad at all. Hmmm

12-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#4
El Polo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 451 My Ride: 99 black 328i View My Garage	I will strongly suggest you to stay away from MTC parts. The OEM for the oil level sensor is Hella. I know it because I just changed mine and the original was from Hella with the bmw roundel on it. I ordered mine on ebay for about $100. I could go check which shop I got it from if you wish.