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Would this be the correct choice? 5/8" x 6"
Gear Wrench 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 80546: Advance Auto Parts |
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^^YES! I picked one up at Pep Girls last week, the magnetic socket is so much better than the rubber one - I threw out my old rubber spark plug socket lol
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2003 X5 3.0i 5-Speed - Born on 9/18/2003 105k miles -Topaz Blue/Schwarz/Titan Int. Trim/EHCII/Sport Proud 3-Pedal owner, UUC SS/AFE/4.8iS Exhaust/Sharked 2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 - 68k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards |
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That back one nearest the firewall is the hardest but it is just a question of taking your time.
If you are planning a life of DIY on this and additional vehicles, may I suggest that it maybe a good time to think of investing in a great selection of automotive hand tools. These will provide a Rate of Return (ROI) that will measure 3x your investment in a few months. Most simple tools like sockets, combo wrenches (Open on one end box end on the other) will provide a positive return on one or two usage. See Sears Craftsman tool sets to get you started. Buying a set will provide additional saving compared to "as needed tools" due to the fact they match and compliment each other. Pay attention to needing 16MM sockets and wrenches as they typically are missing in most metric wrench and socket sets and our X5 tend to use them on everything. Oh and buy that Bosch spark plug gaping tool they have also. Bosch Spark Plug Gap Gauge Y101150379BOS: Advance Auto Parts
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He also advised me to use NGKs. Japanese plug in a German car...but they tend to like them across most BMW, not just E53/M54.
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I got a good deal on the Delphi (OE for the M54) coils from a distributor for $150 for the set - I probably wouldn't pay the $300-400 for Genuine BMW coils - for one the coils I have are the exact same Genuine coils just in a Delphi box instead of BMW, and 2, I agree the OE coils are robust - I was just putting in Iridiums and wanted to do the whole set of coils while I was in there
OE coils for the M54 are currently made by Delphi and no longer Bosch as I cross referenced RealOEM for my 9/2003 built X5 earlier this week -
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2003 X5 3.0i 5-Speed - Born on 9/18/2003 105k miles -Topaz Blue/Schwarz/Titan Int. Trim/EHCII/Sport Proud 3-Pedal owner, UUC SS/AFE/4.8iS Exhaust/Sharked 2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 - 68k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards |
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Just confirming before I order a set.
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NGK Plugs and gap settings for X5's (Updated 4/28/2020)
3.0 Laser Platinum Part No. BKR6EQUP Stock Number 3199 Plug Gap .032"* Iridium IX Part No. BKR6EIX, Stock No 6418, Plug gap .032” Ruthenium HX Part No. FR6AHX-S, Stock 94279, Plug Gap .032” 4.4 Laser Platinum Part No. BKR6EQUP Stock Number 3199 Plug Gap .032"* Iridium IX Part No. BKR6EIX, Stock No 6418, Plug gap .032” Ruthenium HX Part No. FR6AHX-S, Stock 94279, Plug Gap .032” 4.6is Laser Platinum Part No. BKR6EQUP Stock Number 3199 Plug Gap .032"* Iridium IX Part No. BKR6EIX, Stock No 6418, Plug gap .032” Ruthenium HX Part No. FR6AHX-S, Stock 94279 , Plug Gap .032” 4.8is Iridium IX Part No. ZFR6H11, Stock No 6441 Plug gap .044” Lazer iridum part No. IZFR6HFIX-11 stock No. 4294 (OE plug) Ruthenium HX Part No. FR6AHX-S, Stock 94279, Plug Gap .044” I added the newest plug the "Ruthenium" that has some added burn enhancements and longevity properties. In the engine world nothing stands still. Technology is always moving forward. * Actual OE plug Note corrected info 4/28/20
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![]() 2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green Last edited by StephenVA; 04-28-2020 at 01:08 PM. |
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Plug tools to add to your tool box that will make your life easier
GearWrench (KD 41740) 3 Piece 5/8 in. Magnetic Universal Spark Plug Service Kit MFG: GEARWRENCH Part No: 41740 Item Number: KD 41740 In stock: Yes www.tooltopia.com MSRP: $84.20 PRICE: $36.69 Thexton (THX492) Spark Plug Installer/Remover Kit MFG: THEXTON Part No: 492 Item Number: THX492 In stock: Yes www.tooltopia.com MSRP: $14.15 PRICE: $11.34 Features and Benefits: Start and remove spark plugs in deeply recessed cylinder spark plug holes Set includes 3" and 6" plug starters 6" length is designed for coil-on plug applications and other engines with recessed spark plugs The shorter version is for other applications where space is limited Can't reach or safely start spark plugs in deep recessed holes? This kit contains the tools to fit most spark plugs especially coil-on-plug. Tools are made of flexible, heat-resistant plastic to reach into recessed areas or over, under and around hot manifolds. Shaft is stepped to grip insulator. Non-slip, black grip surface for sure handling. Bosch Spark Plug Gap Guage - 0986600000 Part # Y101150379BOS In Stock: Yes https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...bos/10853051-P
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![]() 2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green |
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I had a bad experience using other than OE plugs (they lasted less than 30,000 miles) so I stick with the NGK on our 3.0s now. I've exclusively used bosch platinum on previous cars though, and if other people have good luck with them i wouldn't recommend against them. I don't have a 4 wire gap tool, but was careful to check the cardboard protection tube was intact and each plug looked as if factory gap was identical.
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Plugs manufacturers actually make a tool to check the gap on the older style three/four prong ground strap plugs. Looks like a small steel tube. NO ONE buys one. They assume the factory knows what they are doing and just screw them in. 99% of the time they are golden.
Regarding plug manufactures and good VS bad experiences, in the mid '80s to late 90's, gasoline in the US was in a constant state of change (see winter blend mandates in CA and New England). This mix of solutions to gov mandates resulted in combustion temps that were and still are 100 degrees colder at idle when compared to lead based fuels. Add in NOX reduction attempts (Early EGR valves, etc)and other engineering first steps and you get poor running engines where the plug got the blame. Too many techs relied on one example to assume everything was bad. I spent way too many hrs dealing with "Bloc Heads"and bench racers at dealerships and race tracks that I now twitch uncontrollably at the conversations..... ![]() In response, most manufacturers revamped their plug heat range recommendations and at the same time introduced precious metal plugs that provided the added flex in performance that mitigate gas variations. All brands/plugs that are the right heat range, sizing, and fit for our applications will deliver as they were designed. The newer releases from every plug brand will be an improvement from the OE single ground strap "copper plugs" (REALLY OLD STYLE) to multi-prong plugs that were all the rage in 1998. The precious metal plugs like the NGK IX will provide a driver noticeable improvements in tip in acceleration, idle stability, and longer running life. On the 4.8is they came with the first versions of the NGK IX as OE installed. I just pulled a set of plugs out that had 70K of idling, highway, and city short runs. The gap was on target to .020" wider on the cyl that were nearest the firewall. Car ran fine. The installation of new plugs and boots resulted in a return to smoother idle and an improvement in tip in. All normal results. Could the driver tell? NO. She noticed the car was washed and vacuumed that is all. ![]() I would recommend the IX and any other brand to everyone based on real world results. Helpful? As I did not want to add to a "my brand is better than your brand" back fires and mud slinging. Disclaimer: I worked for Champion in a previous life for what that is worth. As there were lots of individuals who were my counterparts who could have cared less about cars other than at work. They were into to golf... ![]()
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![]() 2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green Last edited by StephenVA; 02-13-2019 at 11:06 AM. |
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