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Old 05-02-2020, 08:38 AM
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hi which kind of spark plugs model (ngk) do I need to buy? my car is 2009 e60 530i 200kw n52b30?
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NGK will work or Bosch.
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NGK will work or Bosch.
do you have the torque especification , I using NGK laser iridium , any antiseize
on the tube some people say a little bit of anti, other says " no" Bosch say not antiseize and not gaping ,
I gap to 0.045 and torque they say 18 foot pounds to 25 foot pounds
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is 3.0l 525i
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I always use a tad bit of antiseize on the plug. It doesn't hurt. As long as you know how to apply it you'll be fine. What I don't use is dielectric grease. It can get messy.
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18ft lb is what I use.
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