spark plug change experience

hambone1983 · #1 10-04-2010, 04:04 PM

Just changed the spark plugs on my 06 4.4i this weekend.
With only 70K miles on the clock - the X drove fine before but whoa - after the plug change, its much peppier and flies now.

Plugs were obviously original NGK and were used up, no oil or any nasty material, just plain worn. Got new plugs from advanced auto - 6.99 a piece, same ngk model and part number, but no BMW logo saving me tons of cash. Straight up took me under an hour, back 2 boots right hand side were a PITA to get out thanks to the coolant hose, but managed it without an issue.

The most simple DIY i've ever done in any vehicle! Time to relax now. Money well spent. Also did not use any anti-sieze either, plugs went in easy.

switchman · #2 10-04-2010, 05:41 PM

Can you post the part number ? Have the same model/yr, and planning to do it at 60k.
thx

hambone1983 · #3 10-05-2010, 12:46 AM

Here they are:
BKR6EQUP - NGK
Part No. 3199

Hope this helps!

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Originally Posted by switchman

Can you post the part number ? Have the same model/yr, and planning to do it at 60k.
thx

FSETH · #4 10-04-2010, 06:01 PM

Nice job.

My dealer told me BMW does not supply NGK plugs any longer, only Bosch. Also, keep in mind that your OE plugs had a 100,000 mile change intervals. The plugs you bought are not the same and should be changed every 40,000 to 50,000 now.

ekimv65 · #5 10-06-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

Nice job.

My dealer told me BMW does not supply NGK plugs any longer, only Bosch. Also, keep in mind that your OE plugs had a 100,000 mile change intervals. The plugs you bought are not the same and should be changed every 40,000 to 50,000 now.

Do you know what the Bosch part number is used know? I would like to change mine and use the platnium that the factory uses...

Thanks.

FSETH · #6 10-06-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ekimv65

Do you know what the Bosch part number is used know? I would like to change mine and use the platnium that the factory uses...

Thanks.

Here is a link where you can see the Bosch part numbers for an 06 4.8is. They are listed below hte diagram.

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.8is Ignition coil/spark plug

m5james · #7 10-07-2010, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

Nice job.

My dealer told me BMW does not supply NGK plugs any longer, only Bosch. Also, keep in mind that your OE plugs had a 100,000 mile change intervals. The plugs you bought are not the same and should be changed every 40,000 to 50,000 now.

Sounds like even 100k is to much, 80k might be a better number.

E55AMG2 · #8 10-22-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

Nice job.

My dealer told me BMW does not supply NGK plugs any longer, only Bosch. Also, keep in mind that your OE plugs had a 100,000 mile change intervals. The plugs you bought are not the same and should be changed every 40,000 to 50,000 now.

I havent seen bosch plugs in BMWs in forever. The last 3 sets I've gotten from them were NGK.

FSETH · #9 10-22-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by E55AMG2

I havent seen bosch plugs in BMWs in forever. The last 3 sets I've gotten from them were NGK.

Until recently, the dealers gave me an option of Bosch or NGK. I preferred Bosch from past experience, but was going to give the NGK's a shot. When I called one local dealer for a quote, they said NGK's were out as a dealer supplied part and that Bosch was the sole plug used. That is just what one dealer told me. I have not tried any other dealers in my area, but the fact that the NGK plug's part number has recently changed makes me think the dealer was telling the truth.

E55AMG2 · #10 10-22-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

Until recently, the dealers gave me an option of Bosch or NGK. I preferred Bosch from past experience, but was going to give the NGK's a shot. When I called one local dealer for a quote, they said NGK's were out as a dealer supplied part and that Bosch was the sole plug used. That is just what one dealer told me. I have not tried any other dealers in my area, but the fact that the NGK plug's part number has recently changed makes me think the dealer was telling the truth.

The ETK still lists the NGK BKR6EQUP (12 12 9 071 003) as the correct plug. Might want to speak to your dealer about that. My guess is that they have a bunch of old stock they need to unload. I would get NGKs no matter what.

Also, both plugs claim 100k intervals but I would change them every 30-50k.