Does bmw replace spark plugs
03-28-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 545OH' post='829436' date='Mar 28 2009, 10:34 PM
I am wondering if bmw replaces spark plugs at certain service intervals. My car has 36k right now
03-29-2009, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by uheenada' post='829604' date='Mar 29 2009, 01:31 AM
BMW recommends at 100k but old school maintenance says 60k 
Definitely around 60k they need to be changed. No reason to do it to early since it's a pain in the ass!
03-29-2009, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrowe' post='829633' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:35 AM
Definitely around 60k they need to be changed. No reason to do it to early since it's a pain in the ass!
03-29-2009, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='829635' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:55 AM
People have even replaced them at 45k and have reported a huge difference.
03-29-2009, 12:39 PM
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Yes, do it. BMW recommended maintenance is a joke, it designs to save them money.
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03-29-2009, 12:51 PM
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Absolutely do it -- I did mine at 70K and the difference was very noticeable....
03-29-2009, 09:22 PM
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65k Here and the difference was TREMENDOUS!
03-29-2009, 09:34 PM
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My car was exhibiting hard starts after sitting for say, 3 days.
Changed my plugs at 30k.......current mileage is 31,000kms and its an '08 523i ( yeah I know, the "poverty model" ! ).......not to worry my other car is an e34 M5 Touring !!!!!.
After the plug change engine is noticeably smoother, starts better...plugs had brown scoring around the ceramic part......made a big difference.
100k ?
Yeah right !
Changed my plugs at 30k.......current mileage is 31,000kms and its an '08 523i ( yeah I know, the "poverty model" ! ).......not to worry my other car is an e34 M5 Touring !!!!!.
After the plug change engine is noticeably smoother, starts better...plugs had brown scoring around the ceramic part......made a big difference.
100k ?
Yeah right !