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      05-13-2013, 10:54 AM   #78
MIAblu1
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Drives: 08 Monaco Blue 135i
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Changed my spark plugs yesterday and let me say it was by far the biggest PITA. Changing my rotors and pads were simpler. Aside from having to take apart the cabin filter and what not to make room, the actual spark plug socket was a mission to find locally. Went to 4 different auto parts stores until I finally found it at Sears and even still it was too thick which I couldn't figure out why I had the exact sized socket but still the plugs weren't coming out. It was only until I read through this thread that I learned the socket thickness is ALSO of factor. Long story short, thanks for the info guys and I'm sharing my experience simply to stress to those who want to do the work themselves, GET THE RIGHT SOCKET.
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