Spark Plug Questions
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I had a question about at what mileage should I change my spark plugs.I have a 2004 530i ,with 70k on mileage. Should change them now,or wait til 100k like BMW say?I'm still under extend-warranty would the dealer change them if I ask,or just stall me out til 100k.
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Originally Posted by mos12osut' post='780602' date='Jan 29 2009, 08:09 PM
I had a question about at what mileage should I change my spark plugs.I have a 2004 530i ,with 70k on mileage. Should change them now,or wait til 100k like BMW say?I'm still under extend-warranty would the dealer change them if I ask,or just stall me out til 100k.
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Originally Posted by solrac6262' post='780609' date='Jan 29 2009, 07:13 PM
if you ask them.. you have to pay for it.. I went yesterday to the dealer, to look at my car, I went inside the shop and the tech was changing mines.. he showed it to me, they look like charcoal.. hehe at 55k
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by mos12osut' post='780626' date='Jan 29 2009, 08:44 PM
How much the dealer charge for the change?
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='780652' date='Jan 29 2009, 09:07 PM
I have a V8 and dealer gave me a quote around 480 I think.
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='781555' date='Jan 30 2009, 10:24 PM
That?s about $400 in labor, I'm glad I have the garage and tools to do it myself. Definitely recommend changing plugs if you are 50k miles are more. Motor feels great since, smooth as silk...
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$400??? haha thats ridiculous...i changed mine myself in about an hour for free....once you figure out how to get the one in the back off its all downhill from there, you do need the right tools for the job though...much easier that way. there should be a DIY on the forum if you search.
imo this is a must at 50K or more
good luck!
imo this is a must at 50K or more
good luck!
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='780652' date='Jan 29 2009, 06:07 PM
I have a V8 and dealer gave me a quote around 480 I think.
I'll do a Part II of Miguex DIY since he only showed Spark Plug #4.
Thanks Miguex
