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      02-07-2013, 07:23 PM   #1
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changing spark plugs

quick question? has anyone had problems using ngk spark plugs on thier 128i instead of bosh?
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Why change to different ones?
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I use ngk on my GTI instead of Bosch. My info is useless but I think ngk>Bosch.
I don't see why not. Go for it
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I use ngk on my GTI instead of Bosch. My info is useless but I think ngk>Bosch.
I don't see why not. Go for it
As long as NGK makes an equivalent spark plug to the Bosch one, I see no reason why you couldn't use it. NGK makes good spark plugs just as Bosch does. You just need to make sure it fits your car application.
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I have been using NGK on my racecar, it is working just fine... I've been using them since 1998 I have to do plugs on my car soon as well. May be when it is a little warmer outside.
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With anything car related, until I see clear evidence of an improvement in performance, I stick with stock.
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With anything car related, until I see clear evidence of an improvement in performance, I stick with stock.
same here, but i didnt know what spark plugs came stock in my motor (n52) and after opening and pulling them out, i saw they were bosch but it was too late, i purchased the ngk, so i was worried i might get some eletrical problems. but so far so good.
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Why change to different ones?
i didnt know what came in the car from factory until after pulling out a plug. so i was just wondering if anyone has changed thier sparkplugs and replaced with ngk.
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same here, but i didnt know what spark plugs came stock in my motor (n52) and after opening and pulling them out, i saw they were bosch but it was too late, i purchased the ngk, so i was worried i might get some eletrical problems. but so far so good.
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i didnt know what came in the car from factory until after pulling out a plug. so i was just wondering if anyone has changed thier sparkplugs and replaced with ngk.
This is why you go on www.RealOEM.com, get the part number, and then order them from www.TheBMWPartsStore.com
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This is why you go on www.RealOEM.com, get the part number, and then order them from www.TheBMWPartsStore.com
damn i didnt know they had a website like that. thanks man
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damn i didnt know they had a website like that. thanks man
RealOEM is one of the best parts of BMW ownership.
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