papereyes

Hi all

Just had the service light on my car (545) to change the sparkplugs

Rang through a couple of dealers ranging from ?150 to ?300 to get them changed.

Does any one know if its easy to DIY or best to get dealers to do it?

Cheers

skylolow

I've heard its pretty easy to swap except for the back one on each side. Which I guess is a real pain to get at.

I'm sure someone will chime in who has done it.

papereyes

Thanks, got the best price to ?240 (got misquoted on the ?140)
So i now ring kwik fit (local uk type garage), who can do the oil and spark plugs as a complete service for ?170..

If they do the work will the CBS lights go out? or does that need to be done by the dealer?

miguex

Install Pulstar Plugs! I have them on my car and it improves at least ~10 hp and ~2 mpg. http://www.pulstarplug.com/

There is DIY for 545i... I am looking it... I will post here soon... and it is very easy! I did it .

2exclusive

DIY??? anyluck posting

mhs525

I changed the plugs in my 545i, The back ones were a pain but not impossible, there are some how to posts in this forum. Mine being one of them

05545i

They are actually quite easy with proper tools. It took me about an hour for both sides.

rjcastr

can someone list the tools necesssary

i refuse to pay the stealership that much money for spakr plug change

2exclusive

http://www.carbibles.com/productreviews_pulstar.html

read this review regarding pulstar Spark plugs... not to good 2 stars
was looking for a good spark plug but i think i will just go Bosch

Trinity Autosport

DELETE...I just noticed the thread was in 2008!