Need advice on spark plugs

gatorfast · 12-05-2013, 06:52 AM

I changed mine at 60k miles. Bought the plugs from rock auto and threw the mechanic at my local BMW dealer $100 on the side to do the job.

M3/4 life · 12-05-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I changed mine at 60k miles. Bought the plugs from rock auto and threw the mechanic at my local BMW dealer $100 on the side to do the job.

I noticed they sell them individually, I need 8 correct?

dparm · 12-05-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by M3/4 life

I noticed they sell them individually, I need 8 correct?

Yes, because it's a V8.

M3/4 life · 12-05-2013, 12:56 PM

Found these on Amazon for $11.45 with free shipping are these the oem plugs?

NGK (4471) LKR8AP Multi-Ground Spark Plug, Pack of 1

SenorFunkyPants · 12-05-2013, 02:19 PM

It is pretty important to use OEM plugs or a plug that is know to be compatible with the ionic current anti knock system (not all are).

thekurgan · 12-05-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M3/4 life

Found these on Amazon for $11.45 with free shipping are these the oem plugs?

NGK (4471) LKR8AP Multi-Ground Spark Plug, Pack of 1

They are OEM.

M3/4 life · 12-05-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

They are OEM.

Are there any other places to buy the oem plugs from other than Amazon? (just curious) I know tuner motorsports sell them however they're $14.95 each.

osteome · 12-05-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vAnt826

Where did you buy the coil puller?

A member of the forum had some fabricated but was not permitted to sell them as he is not a "vendor". You can pm me and I can pass you along the information.

thekurgan · 12-05-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by M3/4 life

Are there any other places to buy the oem plugs from other than Amazon? (just curious) I know tuner motorsports sell them however they're $14.95 each.

I've only ordered them via amazon. Sparkplugs.com may have another price, but I've not tried them, Amazon was prime shipping in 2 days free, they were packaged extremely well.

M3/4 life · 12-05-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

I've only ordered them via amazon. Sparkplugs.com may have another price, but I've not tried them, Amazon was prime shipping in 2 days free, they were packaged extremely well.

Okay thanks, will order them now!

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M3/4 life First Lieutenant 24 Rep 368 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: League City, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Found these on Amazon for $11.45 with free shipping are these the oem plugs? NGK (4471) LKR8AP Multi-Ground Spark Plug, Pack of 1 __________________ 2009 E92 M3 DCT: BPM tune + DCT tune & Servotronic \| Velos Solo VII 19x 8.5, 19x11 \| Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/19 front 295/30/19 rear \| M Performance Exhaust \| BCM Air Intake Filter
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SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2511 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It is pretty important to use OEM plugs or a plug that is know to be compatible with the ionic current anti knock system (not all are).
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