Thread: Failed glow plug(s). Bad for the engine?
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Old 11-13-2019, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RADRACR View Post
It's breakdown season for my lemon 35d! This year I have at least 1 glow plug failure. -10 to 20 degrees is common South Dakota weather. Engine starts super rough, then smooths out within 5 minutes. I suspect it's a $1500 dealership fix. Can I just ignore it?

Edit: $1122 estimate parts+labor

Edit: I have no desire to DIY.
What year is your X5? Another option is to do a delete on the emissions equipment.
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