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dso	04-04-2009 01:58 PM

spark plugs

hi guys,

Just wondering how many guys change their own plugs? Also, how often are guys doing it and which kind of plugs are people using.

Thanks

sprocket1200

04-04-2009 03:16 PM

I do it with inspection 2. do it myself (super easy) with bosch platinum 2 or 4 depending on pricing I can get at the time.

CharlieHustleX5

04-04-2009 08:52 PM

I do them myself. NGK Iridium IX plugs is my choice. Tried the Bosch +4 and eventhough they look identical to the factory Bosch plugs that originally came with the car, they perform nothing close to them. Misfires, rough idles at times, never felt good.

Just my personal experience with the plugs though. 04 X5 3.0i, 79k miles...for what its worth.

jst2878

04-04-2009 09:07 PM

go with what bmw specifies. change every 80,000 at least

Werewolf

04-05-2009 12:10 AM

100k mile interval with NGK iridiums I've heard

I did them at 90K with the VCG

Wayne's World

04-05-2009 12:11 AM

I'm running the NGK Iridium IX w/no issues.

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