Okay to Mix Delphi and Bosch Ignition Coil?

Motohip · 08-08-2016, 03:13 PM

I have an N51 with 125k miles. I'm sure the coils are original Bosch. One coil is bad. I already bought one but it's Delphi, which I think is the new coil BMW is using. I checked with the parts department at my local dealership and this is the same one they now carry. Is it ok to just change one that's a different brand?

mr.fabulous · 08-08-2016, 05:08 PM

Honestly I don't see why not... but at your miles, it might be time to do them all

Motohip · 08-08-2016, 07:00 PM

I wasn't sure cause I read they have different dwell numbers I heard? Not certain though what that even means.

Downeaster1 · 08-09-2016, 07:33 PM

You arn't going to do any damage really by mixing them. It would bug me, but I'm very OCD.

Motohip · 08-09-2016, 07:35 PM

I did it. It's running fine actually. I was going to get the Bosch but that part number is outdated. I'll just replace them one by one as they go.

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mr.fabulous Captain 211 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	Honestly I don't see why not... but at your miles, it might be time to do them all __________________ 2011 135i MSport 6MT AW/black, 72Kmiles, bone stock, moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney I LOVE THIS CAR
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Motohip Lieutenant 37 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington iTrader: (5)	I wasn't sure cause I read they have different dwell numbers I heard? Not certain though what that even means.
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Motohip Lieutenant 37 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington iTrader: (5)	I did it. It's running fine actually. I was going to get the Bosch but that part number is outdated. I'll just replace them one by one as they go.
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