DIY sparks?

Jonny550 · 07-31-2010, 09:56 AM

is their a spark plug replacement DIY?

tfish · 07-31-2010, 10:48 AM

heres a good youtube vid showing how to change spark plugs..

jpsimon · 07-31-2010, 11:08 AM

easiest install I've done. The only thing worth mentioning is make sure the car is cold when you do this or else it's very hard to pull out the coils

stressdoc · 07-31-2010, 11:36 AM

I DIY'd mine in June, next visit to dealer for oil change they offered to change them free...
I took some photos and will post a DIY when I get time. Out of the country at the moment.

Jonny550 · 07-31-2010, 12:01 PM

so what psi should i torque them at?

stressdoc · 07-31-2010, 12:20 PM

23 NM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142679

Mr. 5 · 07-31-2010, 12:36 PM

There's good info here as well.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2943&highlight

Drakos · 08-14-2010, 11:49 AM

How often should plugs be changed?

TurboSid · 08-14-2010, 12:49 PM

i hear if you are modded you should change approx 8-10k.

Bimmer This · 08-14-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboSid

i hear if you are modded you should change approx 8-10k.

I was going to say 10-15K.

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