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01-27-2009, 02:28 PM
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Hey guys my car is at the Stealer for some repairs, Does anyone have an idea of how much would it cost to change the spark plugs .. and also what would be a recomendation to do on almost 60k, what would be a good idea to replaced as I am thinking of keeping the car for a long time..
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01-27-2009, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by solrac6262' post='778797' date='Jan 27 2009, 06:28 PM
Hey guys my car is at the Stealer for some repairs, Does anyone have an idea of how much would it cost to change the spark plugs .. and also what would be a recomendation to do on almost 60k, what would be a good idea to replaced as I am thinking of keeping the car for a long time..
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I would replace breaks and do brake fluid flush.
I would also increase the number of times you change your oil. Maybe every 4k-5k miles.
And of course top off all fluids.
Oh and maybe clean the fuel injectors.
01-27-2009, 02:34 PM
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spark plugs should be the NGKs and i think they cost $130. Of course the dealer will try to say its a four hour install when its not.
I would check your suspension, all the joints, shocks, springs.
Check your basics, lack of upkeep on that usually leads to the bigger problems
I would check your suspension, all the joints, shocks, springs.
Check your basics, lack of upkeep on that usually leads to the bigger problems
01-27-2009, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='778801' date='Jan 27 2009, 06:34 PM
spark plugs should be the NGKs and i think they cost $130. Of course the dealer will try to say its a four hour install when its not.
I would check your suspension, all the joints, shocks, springs.
Check your basics, lack of upkeep on that usually leads to the bigger problems
I would check your suspension, all the joints, shocks, springs.
Check your basics, lack of upkeep on that usually leads to the bigger problems
01-27-2009, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='778800' date='Jan 27 2009, 06:33 PM
The dealer gave me a quote of $495 to replace the sparks. That's on a V8 though.
I would replace breaks and do brake fluid flush.
I would also increase the number of times you change your oil. Maybe every 4k-5k miles.
And of course top off all fluids.
Oh and maybe clean the fuel injectors.
I would replace breaks and do brake fluid flush.
I would also increase the number of times you change your oil. Maybe every 4k-5k miles.
And of course top off all fluids.
Oh and maybe clean the fuel injectors.
.. are you in the extended maintenance program?I think that should cover your brakes
01-27-2009, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by solrac6262' post='778815' date='Jan 27 2009, 06:46 PM
thanks all, SA told me he would give me his price on the spark plugs, dont know how much to install them, is a v6. suspension I just replaced the factory shocks for bilsteins.. how about for the manual transmion??
.If you can cross reference the part number to NGK, you should be able to pick them up from Autozone or Advance Auto. I recently did this for my E46.
Based on some research, 6 cylinders call for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK ILZFR6D11 (1208) while the 8 cylinder calls for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK IZFR6H11 (4294) (8 Per Car)
They might be around $10-12 at these discount places. Give it a try. Doing the job is a piece of cake. You could easily save atleast $400 by doing it yourself.
BMW calls for 100k mile service interval for spark plugs and I believe them 100% on this. I think anything less is overkill unless you see your engine misfiring.
Good luck.
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01-27-2009, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='778826' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:01 PM
BMW does not make V6's only Inline 6's .
If you can cross reference the part number to NGK, you should be able to pick them up from Autozone or Advance Auto. I recently did this for my E46.
Based on some research, 6 cylinders call for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK ILZFR6D11 (1208) while the 8 cylinder calls for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK IZFR6H11 (4294) (8 Per Car)
They might be around $10-12 at these discount places. Give it a try. Doing the job is a piece of cake. You could easily save atleast $400 by doing it yourself.
BMW calls for 100k mile service interval for spark plugs and I believe them 100% on this. I think anything less is overkill unless you see your engine misfiring.
Good luck.
Raj
.If you can cross reference the part number to NGK, you should be able to pick them up from Autozone or Advance Auto. I recently did this for my E46.
Based on some research, 6 cylinders call for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK ILZFR6D11 (1208) while the 8 cylinder calls for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK IZFR6H11 (4294) (8 Per Car)
They might be around $10-12 at these discount places. Give it a try. Doing the job is a piece of cake. You could easily save atleast $400 by doing it yourself.
BMW calls for 100k mile service interval for spark plugs and I believe them 100% on this. I think anything less is overkill unless you see your engine misfiring.
Good luck.
Raj
01-27-2009, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by solrac6262' post='778831' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:04 PM
thanks man hehe I6 sorry.. what type of spark is using the dealer, do you know? also how about for the manual transmision what fluids would be ok to change I am almost at 60k.
Good luck.
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01-27-2009, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='778826' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:01 PM
BMW does not make V6's only Inline 6's .
If you can cross reference the part number to NGK, you should be able to pick them up from Autozone or Advance Auto. I recently did this for my E46.
Based on some research, 6 cylinders call for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK ILZFR6D11 (1208) while the 8 cylinder calls for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK IZFR6H11 (4294) (8 Per Car)
They might be around $10-12 at these discount places. Give it a try. Doing the job is a piece of cake. You could easily save atleast $400 by doing it yourself.
BMW calls for 100k mile service interval for spark plugs and I believe them 100% on this. I think anything less is overkill unless you see your engine misfiring.
Good luck.
Raj
.If you can cross reference the part number to NGK, you should be able to pick them up from Autozone or Advance Auto. I recently did this for my E46.
Based on some research, 6 cylinders call for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK ILZFR6D11 (1208) while the 8 cylinder calls for Spark Plug "High Power" NGK IZFR6H11 (4294) (8 Per Car)
They might be around $10-12 at these discount places. Give it a try. Doing the job is a piece of cake. You could easily save atleast $400 by doing it yourself.
BMW calls for 100k mile service interval for spark plugs and I believe them 100% on this. I think anything less is overkill unless you see your engine misfiring.
Good luck.
Raj
01-27-2009, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='778837' date='Jan 27 2009, 08:11 PM
These are NGK plugs and I have found them to work better than Bosch in BMW's. Even the dealership parts counter guy will tell you the same. Is the 6 speed made by ZF? It should specify somewhere what kind of oil you need. You might be lucky that you have a 6 speed manual. Chances are its 75W90. I would go with Redline or Mobil1. There are other choices as well but I have found both these oils to work well.
Good luck.
Raj
Good luck.
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