Where to buy the spark plugs
10-22-2009, 01:37 PM
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I ordered (just one) spark plug from palican parts. As I was not sure if I would get the right kind, I just ordered one plug, and turned out, rightfully so. I went through their find the part process and ordered one for my car (N52 engine), I got it last week and it ONLY had one tip. I was expecting the one with quad tip plug. Needless to say, I returned that one.
Now the question is: Where do you get the right (high performance NGK quad tip) plug other than the dealer. I called the local dealer, who wants $23.00 a plug + tax. That would be my last resort, but I am hoping someone who have replaced their plugs themselves, can tell me where can I get the right kind
thanks for you time and help.
Now the question is: Where do you get the right (high performance NGK quad tip) plug other than the dealer. I called the local dealer, who wants $23.00 a plug + tax. That would be my last resort, but I am hoping someone who have replaced their plugs themselves, can tell me where can I get the right kind
thanks for you time and help.
10-22-2009, 02:25 PM
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I purchased my OEM Bosch sparkplugs from Bavarian Autosport (BavAuto) for my tune-up. BavAuto recommends that you stick with Bosch plugs and I've always have been pleased with your advise and recommendatons. FWIW, when it comes to BMW OEM parts you can get a small savings by purchasing on-line, but only around 5%, so I order several items together. As for the similar NGK plugs, a search of the forum should provide several posts regarding their source.
10-22-2009, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jagbagri' post='1038482' date='Oct 22 2009, 05:37 PM
I ordered (just one) spark plug from palican parts. As I was not sure if I would get the right kind, I just ordered one plug, and turned out, rightfully so. I went through their find the part process and ordered one for my car (N52 engine), I got it last week and it ONLY had one tip. I was expecting the one with quad tip plug. Needless to say, I returned that one.
Now the question is: Where do you get the right (high performance NGK quad tip) plug other than the dealer. I called the local dealer, who wants $23.00 a plug + tax. That would be my last resort, but I am hoping someone who have replaced their plugs themselves, can tell me where can I get the right kind
thanks for you time and help.
Now the question is: Where do you get the right (high performance NGK quad tip) plug other than the dealer. I called the local dealer, who wants $23.00 a plug + tax. That would be my last resort, but I am hoping someone who have replaced their plugs themselves, can tell me where can I get the right kind
thanks for you time and help.
10-22-2009, 02:50 PM
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The correct spark plugs for the N52 actually have only one electrode.
Bosch FR-7-NPP-332
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NGK PLZFR6A11S
You may have been looking at plugs for the M54, those had the quad tips. I changed mine about 4 months ago, used the NGK's from pelicanparts, and have been very happy.
Bosch FR-7-NPP-332
or
NGK PLZFR6A11S
You may have been looking at plugs for the M54, those had the quad tips. I changed mine about 4 months ago, used the NGK's from pelicanparts, and have been very happy.
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