Oil Level Sensor: BMW vs Hella

[nuc1]

Need to replace the oil level sensor on the M. Keep getting the yellow light after shutting off car. I've checked the oil per manual every time I get the light; oil level always between the marks on the dipstick.

Anyone have any experience / bad stories about using the Hella sensor? It's about $185 cheaper then the BMW variant $47 vs $235.

Mike

[duracellttu]

On my e39 M5 I went with Hella and had zero issues. I don’t think you will have an problem going with Hella. Buy from FCP euro, get the warranty and exchange/upgrade to BMW if something comes up. That will cover you.

[COVID-19]

Go with HELLA From FCP

[0-60motorsports]

Hella.

[8000RPM]

Hella makes these for BMW. I’ve seen images of the Hella unit with the BMW logo ground off.

[Zekarus]

yep hella is oe

[nuc1]

Thanks to all of you for the help and quick replies! Ordered the Hella through FCP.

Mike

[JamesSJ1]

yep hella is oe

I love it when you see expensive parts, and the OE manufacturer simply grinds off the logo for the non-BMW branded part. That's a huge price difference too. Had the same thing with coils on my Toyota years ago. $100 each at the dealer. Local auto parts store pulled one off the shelf and it was identical with the toyota logo ground away, and 1/3 the price.

[Mspir3d]

Perfect timing, I need to replace this.

[Sharocks]

So on the M3 I went with Hella 3 times before I had to buy an OE one from FCP. On my M5 the first Hella one I got from FCP worked. I have no clue lol

[timmo]

yep hella is oe

Wow, that's so cleanly done. I know with some of the plastic stuff, it looks like it's done by hand, but I can imagine rows upon rows of sensors mounted in some sort of jig, and a small endmill quickly zings off the logo.

[Andy2424]

here in germany there are a lot of counterfeit products. Pay attention to the source at Hella Behr ...

[TexaZ3]

Hella is fine if it is real Hella. But if you get from FCP, I guess you should be ok in any case.

[Andy2424]

the source has to be right

[R60BBA]

Hella is the OEM.

See pic where the BMW logo and part number (12617508003) have been grounded off.

Remember to change the bolts also - 07119905400 x3.