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      01-18-2014, 06:10 PM   #111
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Originally Posted by germ View Post
My car has exactly 45k miles...
Parts guy is wrong. NA model spark plugs last 100K. N54 or N55 plugs should be changed at 45K miles. And if your car has a tune change them every 30K like BMW says to on the 1M's.

I would say only use BMW bought plugs. There are cheaper sources around. I would hit up Jason@Ticher or Dan@United. Both can beat that $26 price. And don't forget to order a spark plug socket tool - since its a odd ball size plug(12mm, 12point edges).


PS: to be sure of your ECL I would first read your car's fault memory. Also if your car is still under warranty BMW will pay to replace your spark plugs.
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