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06-01-2019, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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Short of buying the plugs from the dealer, where is everyone picking up their spark plugs from for 135i's? I'm having a hard time believing BMW marked plugs in BMW boxes are selling for $30 or less on Ebay. I'm guessing these are counterfeit?
Also, which spark plug socket is recommended? I know Hazet is more expensive but I enjoy using their tools. But seems like in this case they don't make a socket for this application. Any suggestions? Thanks! |
06-01-2019, 08:39 PM | #2 |
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I ordered my plugs from Rock Auto. Borrowed a socket for a friend that has a shop. You'll definitely need to get hold of a thin wall, 3/8 drive, 12 point.
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Check out FCP Euro. Lifetime warranty on parts believe it or not...
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Looks like I'll go with RockAuto.
I wanted to support FCP but shipping just the spark plugs to Honolulu would have been $20! And I'll just pick up a generic 14mm magnetic swivel socket from Amazon. Thanks for the info |
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06-02-2019, 11:15 AM | #7 |
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ngk plugs is BMW oem supplier
13' 135 shows Part Number: SILZKBR8D8S Product Description: NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plug https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/part-finder |
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That NGK plug is used in the newer N20 engines, and they fail often. |
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* Spark plugs: not sure about consensus but... n55 @ 60k, unless tuned then 45k mi. n54 @ 45k, if tuned? .
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06-02-2019, 07:33 PM | #11 |
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I like Terry's socket and the plugs are on par price wise with everyone else. And if you're west coast shipping should be faster and less. |
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When you connect the coil pack give a little extra squeeze. I let the clamp connect and i got a misfire code. Of course I put the motor cover and the cabin filter piece back on before i realized i had the misfire. Then I started swapping plugs with old until i saw the hairline distance between the connection. Nothing like doing the job three times.
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Every time I've done my plugs I've always lost the socket on the first try. My socket has an o-ring that grabs onto the sparkplug really well, so well the spark plug to my ratchet extension looses hold. I always tape them together to hold, but it's never enough on the first one so I need to fish the socket out and re-do my tape job.
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Hopefully not if it's doing what it's supposed to be and sticking to the socket and extension. I think I've mostly had fails since the first extension I grab is usually a bit dirty and should be cleaned for the tape to stick to. I usually just end up with a socket with tape around it. Some long needle nose to grab the tape attached to the socket and everything including the plug comes up with it.
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Buy from your local dealer... the BMW plugs say: "BMW Bosch" on the ceramic element. Maybe if you want to save a few bucks... try FCP.com or oembimmerparts.com BMW dealers also sell a spark plug socket tool as well. They also sell an oil filter cap socket too. Quote:
Hazet #4766-2 It sells for about 30 euros over here. The socket is a 14mm 12 point 3/8th's unit. Try.... www.kctoolco.com for Hazet tools in the USA. Maybe even on Amazon.com too. And take a look at my spark plug DIY. 135i Spark Plug replacement... https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602804 IF you like to drive hard at times... change your spark plugs every 30K miles. Dackel
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When you have a "loose" socket on your extension... often times the best thing to use is a small dab of wheel bearing grease or CV joint grease(MoS2)... the thin layer of grease will hold your socket onto your extension. Normally. Dack
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Thanks for the tip on the Hazet socket. I wonder why it didn't show up when I performed a search???
Regardless, the generic socket is on its way to me so I'll see how that one is. It's got a magnetic insert too. Regarding counterfeit plugs, they also say "BMW Bosch" on them. The counterfeit ones even come in factory boxes. Hard to tell fake and real ones. |
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