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Old 11-12-2013, 03:42 AM
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Sparkplugs?
So as im always looking for something to update and play with, im running out of filters, etc to replace..
What do you guys recommend for performance spark plugs?
Any other little performance mods out there worth messing with?
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Old 11-12-2013, 09:56 AM
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Spark plugs return no gain in performance. Just make sure to replace them every 100k miles.
How many miles on your X? Maybe differential fluid change and ATF too.
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you have a 4.4 right man?

I would just replace with OE NGK plugs, no performance gains but your motor will like fresh plugs if you are near 100k.

Did mine on my M54 this summer (I have 70k now) and the plugs were definitely aged a bit after 10 years, she starts much nicer and idles a bit smoother, and no soft codes for misfires anymore either.
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Did mine on my M54 this summer...
RB, did you use the NGK BKR6EQUP? I'm ready to change mine, and everything I've read suggests these.

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RB, did you use the NGK BKR6EQUP? I'm ready to change mine, and everything I've read suggests these.

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Hey Gary, you bet your ass those are the plugs I used! Go get 'er done with them!
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Nah just have 3.0i, im at about 72,000 miles.. So i guess ill wait till im really bored lol!
Sorry for my ignorance but what is ATF, besides Alochol, tobacco and firearms lol
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Alcohol, tobacco and firearms
<Julie Andrews> These are a few of my favorite things. </Julie Andrews>

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Nah just have 3.0i, im at about 72,000 miles.. So i guess ill wait till im really bored lol!
Sorry for my ignorance but what is ATF, besides Alochol, tobacco and firearms lol
on my 3.0 I replaced at 68k this year with fresh OEM NGK plugs and noticed much better performance, I say do it, the plug change will take you 30 mins tops for all 6.
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on my 3.0 I replaced at 68k this year with fresh OEM NGK plugs and noticed much better performance, I say do it, the plug change will take you 30 mins tops for all 6.
20 mins with a government-level work eithic and 10 for a beer?

Did mine this summer at 120k (dealer was suppose to change them during my last inspection II....jokes on me apparently)....anyways, you could definitely notice an improvement in idle smoothness and responsiveness.
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