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Old 04-22-2010, 09:52 AM
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My car 2004 530 has 75K and I was thinking it's time for maintaince. Wanted to start by changing the spark plus, does anyone have picture or comments. I am thinking its pretty easy, but then again it a BMW. ANy other maintaince recomendations at 75k would be appreciated.
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Spurk plugs should be changed by 62`500 miles or 100`000 km, actually car computer will infom you about everything thats needs to be done.
Old 04-23-2010, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dave2004530
My car 2004 530 has 75K and I was thinking it's time for maintaince. Wanted to start by changing the spark plus, does anyone have picture or comments. I am thinking its pretty easy, but then again it a BMW. ANy other maintaince recomendations at 75k would be appreciated.
Search the forum. There are several DYI posts regarding this topic. In particular, Lawrence's DYI regarding changing the plugs is the "gold standard" of DYIs.
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Search the forum. There are several DYI posts regarding this topic. In particular, Lawrence's DYI regarding changing the plugs is the "gold standard" of DYIs.


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https://5series.net/forums/topic/919...&#entry1087412


The plugs are recommended to be replaced at 100k miles (not KM's) but I opted to change them around 60,000 miles. Follow Lawrence's DIY.....Easy peasy.
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Thanks for all your help!
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Just got new spark plugs for 40 LVL, or 80 USD, or 57 EUR ..installed by dealer. Why DIY?
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Originally Posted by protams
Spurk plugs should be changed by 62`500 miles or 100`000 km, actually car computer will infom you about everything thats needs to be done.
I called dealership, and the guy said they last over 100K Miles.. so dont worry about them unless you face an issue. Why change them at 62500 Miles?
Unfortunately, I reset all computer based service in my car when I bought it. Besides, I believe spark plug replace schedule in this car is mile based, not condition based.
Thanks.
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