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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Other than OEM plugs which are very costly what else do you guys suggest?? i have an 07 550i
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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OEM Plug was only 8 bucks per. You can get the same plug minus the BMW Logo for a fraction of the cost. Both NGK and Bosch are OEM. Whatever you do, just don't buy them from the dealership. They wanted $25 a plug.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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where did you find them for 8 bucks a piece? even the bav.Motorsports wants 22 dollars a piece what they do offer a Bosh for $12 for my car as well
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Look on amazon.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Check out Xpress Auto Parts from Amazon.com. I've just paid $53.94-shipped for six NGK Iridium spark plugs tonight.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:04 AM
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550i OEM spark plugs are Bosch FR7KPP332
Check Amzon you can get them x8 for $80
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:51 AM
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Thanks guys AUTOHAUSAZ had them for $8.40 each cheapier than amazon did (at the time I looked) ..now going to do it myself let's see how hard it is lol didn't look to bad except driver side rear one
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:46 AM
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Mine were 18 each at Autozone with discounts for my 535. I would stock up at 8 bucks a piece!
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 05:13 AM
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I was told my 08 550i uses 4294 NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plug. Part# IZFR6H-11 These are long life plugs and i plan on changing mine soon.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Just to let you know... Removing the last coil on the passenger side is a PITA... You can also even break the coil or damage it. Watch out with it and buy loads of patience.
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