N54 plugs on N55 PPk1?

gemini.m3 · 09-18-2014, 06:59 PM

So.. I took my car into the dealer today, having them install PPK1 and my car was a VANOS recall so they're fixing that.. SINCE they were there I figured 30k, let's change the plugs..

I give the SA the specific oem plug for the n55.. he then calls me and says the tech installed the n54 plugs 12120037244 on my car because it is suppose to 'run' better with the PPK1?

WTF? should I demand install of the correct plugs or let it ride? i have yet to see this..

kleach18 · 09-19-2014, 04:04 PM

When I replaced my N55 plugs the first time I didn't research enough before I installed the n54 plugs. They are completely different plugs and didn't really run right. Switched to NGK's and it ran a lot better.

Dackelone · 09-19-2014, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntsthrilla

So.. I took my car into the dealer today, having them install PPK1 and my car was a VANOS recall so they're fixing that.. SINCE they were there I figured 30k, let's change the plugs..

I give the SA the specific oem plug for the n55.. he then calls me and says the tech installed the n54 plugs 12120037244 on my car because it is suppose to 'run' better with the PPK1?

N54 plugs = 12120037244

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...12&fg=05&hl=34

N55 plugs = 12120037582

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...12&fg=05&hl=43

Quote:

WTF? should I demand install of the correct plugs or let it ride? i have yet to see this..

Yup, that is what I would do! Demand that the correct N55 plugs are installed. Unless your dealer can show you something in writing like a TSB or SIB, on this... I would demand the N55 plugs be installed.

The only thing special about PPK car is that the spark plugs should be changed more often. Just like with the 1M or on any "tuned" 135i... new plugs every ~30K miles.

Dackel

zx10guy · 09-20-2014, 12:19 PM

The dealership is correct. Apparently, the PPK1 doesn't come with the N54 spark plugs. My PPK2 kit did come with the N54 plugs. I had this discussion with the service advisor when I said I would like to keep the plugs which came with the kit unused for a future service interval. He checked with the mechanic and he said the plugs included with the PPK2 are supposed to be used in place of the stock N55 plugs per BMW.

I uploaded the parts list I scanned in which was included with the PPK2 in my post here with pictures of all the PPK2 parts. Hopefully I can re-link to the attachment. The first line item in the parts lists shows the N54 spark plugs.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...8&d=1404590648

Yeineken · 09-21-2014, 09:04 AM

Interesting, Im up for new plugs in 3k. Ive got the n55. Any tips of which plugs I should get? I have PPK1. Benefit of going with n54 plugs is they are cheaper.

zx10guy · 09-21-2014, 10:14 PM

I'm really not sure why BMW didn't include the N54 plugs with the PPK1. I'm wondering if the N54 plugs were included with the PPK2 due to the added cooling capacity. Maybe the N54 plugs run a little hotter? I'll have to check with my SA to see if he remembers exactly what the mechanic said about the plugs.

It'll be interesting to see if the 135is has the N54 plugs specified as OEM for it.

As far as any performance benefits of using the N54 plugs, I can't really say above what I have already mentioned. It's not something I can say yes the N54 plugs run better than the N55 plugs with the PPK tune. The N54 plugs were installed during the PPK2 install so there's no way for me to tell.

Esteban · 09-21-2014, 11:28 PM

The "Attention" sticker that came with my PPK1 says "Replace spark plugs after 45,000 miles."

zx10guy · 09-27-2014, 11:04 PM

With the photos on I've posted of my engine by stickers post PPK2 install, I got the same stickers. I would be really interested to see if in fact the PPK1 kits do come with the N54 spark plugs too. I wouldn't have known the PPK2 came with and required the N54 plugs unless I had taken delivery of the parts myself before giving them to the dealership to install.

Dackelone · 09-28-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

The "Attention" sticker that came with my PPK1 says "Replace spark plugs after 45,000 miles."

Here is the same sticker but in German.

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First spark plugs change at 67K kms, then every 60K kms.

ShocknAwe · 09-28-2014, 03:40 PM

Pretty cool! Is the gap any different b/t the N54 and N55 plugs?

09-18-2014, 06:59 PM	#1
gemini.m3 Major 1497 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	N54 plugs on N55 PPk1? So.. I took my car into the dealer today, having them install PPK1 and my car was a VANOS recall so they're fixing that.. SINCE they were there I figured 30k, let's change the plugs.. I give the SA the specific oem plug for the n55.. he then calls me and says the tech installed the n54 plugs 12120037244 on my car because it is suppose to 'run' better with the PPK1? WTF? should I demand install of the correct plugs or let it ride? i have yet to see this.. __________________ 2022 M3 xDrive Comp 2020 M2 CS (retired) 2018 M3 Comp (retired) 2015 335i (retired)
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09-19-2014, 04:04 PM	#2
kleach18 Essayons 44 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (1)	When I replaced my N55 plugs the first time I didn't research enough before I installed the n54 plugs. They are completely different plugs and didn't really run right. Switched to NGK's and it ran a lot better. __________________ / 135i - M-Sport / 6-Speed / BMW Performance Exhaust / BMS Intake / JB4 Stage 2 ISO + Flex Fuel Wires / BMS 3.5in Down Pipe / CP-E Charge Pipe / Walbro 255 in-line fuel pump / BMS H8 AE / BMS SSK / APEX EC-7's with Nitto NT05's / COBB Tuning Sport Springs / Koni Yellows / Wagner Evo 1 / Blacklines / iCarbon Rear Diffuser / BMW Performance shift knob/boot / BMW Performance Steering Wheel /
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09-20-2014, 12:19 PM	#4
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	The dealership is correct. Apparently, the PPK1 doesn't come with the N54 spark plugs. My PPK2 kit did come with the N54 plugs. I had this discussion with the service advisor when I said I would like to keep the plugs which came with the kit unused for a future service interval. He checked with the mechanic and he said the plugs included with the PPK2 are supposed to be used in place of the stock N55 plugs per BMW. I uploaded the parts list I scanned in which was included with the PPK2 in my post here with pictures of all the PPK2 parts. Hopefully I can re-link to the attachment. The first line item in the parts lists shows the N54 spark plugs. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...8&d=1404590648
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09-21-2014, 09:04 AM	#5
Yeineken Colonel 1301 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	Interesting, Im up for new plugs in 3k. Ive got the n55. Any tips of which plugs I should get? I have PPK1. Benefit of going with n54 plugs is they are cheaper.
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09-21-2014, 10:14 PM	#6
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I'm really not sure why BMW didn't include the N54 plugs with the PPK1. I'm wondering if the N54 plugs were included with the PPK2 due to the added cooling capacity. Maybe the N54 plugs run a little hotter? I'll have to check with my SA to see if he remembers exactly what the mechanic said about the plugs. It'll be interesting to see if the 135is has the N54 plugs specified as OEM for it. As far as any performance benefits of using the N54 plugs, I can't really say above what I have already mentioned. It's not something I can say yes the N54 plugs run better than the N55 plugs with the PPK tune. The N54 plugs were installed during the PPK2 install so there's no way for me to tell.
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09-21-2014, 11:28 PM	#7
Esteban Major General 43787 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The "Attention" sticker that came with my PPK1 says "Replace spark plugs after 45,000 miles." __________________
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09-27-2014, 11:04 PM	#8
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	With the photos on I've posted of my engine by stickers post PPK2 install, I got the same stickers. I would be really interested to see if in fact the PPK1 kits do come with the N54 spark plugs too. I wouldn't have known the PPK2 came with and required the N54 plugs unless I had taken delivery of the parts myself before giving them to the dealership to install.
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09-28-2014, 03:40 PM	#10
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Pretty cool! Is the gap any different b/t the N54 and N55 plugs? __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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