[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Last week Friday I took my car to the dealership because anytime i would push the car to accelerate limp mode would come on. Basically they told me that the vacuum hoses for the turbos needed to be changed as well as the vanos solenoids. Ok so they have had my car for a weekend and the extended warranty has taken care of most of it. Today they told me that the repairs were done but when they test drove it it was "missing" so they put it on the computer and they see that it needs new spark plus and fuel injector. Warranty is taking care of the injector but i have to buy the spark plugs.



So my question is what are the best kind of spark plugs for my e92? someone told me BOSCH? Best value for money?

[gzim335]

OEM is best.

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by gzim335

OEM is best.

Im still learning about Bimmers this is my first one. Can you explain the whole "OEM" thing? I was JDM b4

[thenewrick]

OEM just means original equipment manufacturer aka stock parts. You can go to any auto store and they'll be able to look them up or you can buy them online. They're Bosch brand for our cars

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

OEM just means original equipment manufacturer aka stock parts. You can go to any auto store and they'll be able to look them up or you can buy them online. They're Bosch brand for our cars

Thanks man appreciate it.

[Game]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

Im still learning about Bimmers this is my first one. Can you explain the whole "OEM" thing? I was JDM b4

OEM is pretty universal in all car communities.

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by Game

OEM is pretty universal in all car communities.

didn't know they were the same thing. i wasnt in to my honda they was im into bimmers thats why i want to learn as much as i can about them.

[spiike32]

Just get the bosch's. If you search people have used NGK Iridium as well as some other brands and at the end of the day people just go back to the bosch's which is what BMW uses as an OEM part.

I did mine the other week and plugs cost like $67 total from autohausaz. At the dealer it is $22 each. wtf.

[AndyR83]

I installed NGK iridium plugs last month. They are slightly colder than OEM. I'm very happy with them!

[fazman]

Originally Posted by AndyR83

I installed NGK iridium plugs last month. They are slightly colder than OEM. I'm very happy with them!

What mods do you have? What kinda power you putting down? Last i heard the NGK's were more geared towards 450+hp cars?

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by spiike32

Just get the bosch's. If you search people have used NGK Iridium as well as some other brands and at the end of the day people just go back to the bosch's which is what BMW uses as an OEM part.

I did mine the other week and plugs cost like $67 total from autohausaz. At the dealer it is $22 each. wtf.

yeh thats what they told me $23 dollars each i was like "fuck u" i looked them up at autozone.com and i saw them for $17 which is still expensive but way better. where did u find them for less the dealership say i should change all six idk if i really need to change all six or if they are just saying that because they want to make more money off of me which i think is the case

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by fazman

What mods do you have? What kinda power you putting down? Last i heard the NGK's were more geared towards 450+hp cars?

idk i about him but my car is completely stock i wanted to make sure everything was running correctly then put it on the dyno see where i was at and then start making engine mods

[davidwarren]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

yeh thats what they told me $23 dollars each i was like "fuck u" i looked them up at autozone.com and i saw them for $17 which is still expensive but way better. where did u find them for less the dealership say i should change all six idk if i really need to change all six or if they are just saying that because they want to make more money off of me which i think is the case

They are around $11-12 online.

[fazman]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

yeh thats what they told me $23 dollars each i was like "fuck u" i looked them up at autozone.com and i saw them for $17 which is still expensive but way better. where did u find them for less the dealership say i should change all six idk if i really need to change all six or if they are just saying that because they want to make more money off of me which i think is the case

Linky --> http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html

[fazman]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

idk i about him but my car is completely stock i wanted to make sure everything was running correctly then put it on the dyno see where i was at and then start making engine mods

Want to find out about why he was running the NGK's as opposed to OEM Bosch, because if he's not making enough power to support the colder plug... then it might be hurting performance.

[iuhutch]

Originally Posted by davidwarren

They are around $11-12 online.

that would make sense; parts at a dealership are almost always 100% markup...

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by davidwarren

They are around $11-12 online.

where because i still see them as $16.99 online?

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by fazman

Want to find out about why he was running the NGK's as opposed to OEM Bosch, because if he's not making enough power to support the colder plug... then it might be hurting performance.

ooooo see this is why i like the forums im learning alot

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by iuhutch

that would make sense; parts at a dealership are almost always 100% markup...

thats crazy and unfair but shit i guess thats why we have choices

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

i just called autozone and spoke with someone and put the bosch plugs on hold $16.99 each, but im going to look for them online

[indianras876_bimmer_livin]

Originally Posted by fazman

Linky --> http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html

just looked at the link appreciate it alot dude, i will order them i really appreciate the help.

[fazman]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

just looked at the link appreciate it alot dude, i will order them i really appreciate the help.

Just make sure to get the Bosch and make sure that who ever installs them checks to make sure that they are gaped properly. Be very careful with the new plugs because they are fragile (If you drop one or bang it against a counter... just consider tossing it rather than installing in your car and spending tons of crazy money hunting down the issue).

You should also ask your installer to keep the old plugs in the boxes that came with the new plugs (Have them mark it for which cyl each came from). It's always a good thing to see how the spark plugs are wearing (you would never reuse these plugs but it's always a good idea to keep them around for a while for shit's and giggles).

I've also heard that the correct procedure is NOT to put anti-seize lube on the plugs because it messes with the torque specs. It's also common for the Coils to break when doing spark plugs... so be prepared to replace them as needed (probably about $40/coil).