spark plugs and stealer
01-27-2009, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iCharles' post='778898' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:40 PM
Yikes, I just threw Bosch in my car yesterday. Are the NGK's really that much better? If so I'll switch 'em out.
01-27-2009, 04:53 PM
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Yeah I did it myself because I have an inline 6 and it was cake, took 20 minutes. I noticed an immediate improvement over the stock plugs, but I have 87K on the clock.
01-27-2009, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by iCharles' post='778905' date='Jan 27 2009, 08:53 PM
Yeah I did it myself because I have an inline 6 and it was cake, took 20 minutes. I noticed an immediate improvement over the stock plugs, but I have 87K on the clock.
01-27-2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='778826' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:01 PM
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.
I replaced mine at 40k miles and immediately noticed improvement in throttle response and acceleration. Yours and others might vary but 100K miles is pushing it IMO.
01-27-2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='778924' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:18 PM
Based on my personal experience, I have to disagree.
I replaced mine at 40k miles and immediately noticed improvement in throttle response and acceleration. Yours and others might vary but 100K miles is pushing it IMO.
I replaced mine at 40k miles and immediately noticed improvement in throttle response and acceleration. Yours and others might vary but 100K miles is pushing it IMO.
01-28-2009, 09:38 AM
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i dunno.. Im in canada for skool.. i got some local guys do my spark plug.. they are bmw specialist ( at least thats what they cliam to be..)
anyways, i changed it cost me 250 CND for the plug and 100 for to change the break fluid..
after i change it i dont feel much of the different of throttle respond.
mind is v8 ...
uh... i dunno if when i buy the car they already change for me.. i bought it 80k
anyways, i changed it cost me 250 CND for the plug and 100 for to change the break fluid..
after i change it i dont feel much of the different of throttle respond.
mind is v8 ...
uh... i dunno if when i buy the car they already change for me.. i bought it 80k
01-28-2009, 11:54 AM
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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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