Which NGK spark plug is better/correct?

MaximusJ · 09-01-2011, 10:32 PM

Yep, same as me. I started getting choppy acceleration and it never completely went off even with the pbx out of the car.

Battery before winter for me too, had a couple long cranks last winter when at -30 celcius / -22 fahrenheit. I dont want to push my luck this winter.

benzo23 · 09-02-2011, 09:04 AM

No i didnt reset adaptations, just removed old, inserted new....cranked it up and drove off....no issues no problems, smooth as ever..

IB6UB9ok · 09-04-2011, 03:00 PM

Just changed out my plugs with NGK's...125,400kms. They looked similar to the ones in the pictures. I've been running the PBX and AFE for 2 years with no issues. Started up as usual. The needle used to fluctuate up and down a bit...now its steady as a rock. Car pulls much harder and smoother.

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No i didnt reset adaptations, just removed old, inserted new....cranked it up and drove off....no issues no problems, smooth as ever..

apc3libras · 12-19-2011, 02:54 PM

I need to get my valve cover gasket replaced so I asked my local indy shop what they would charge to put in new plugs. They told me the plugs are $25 each with additional $50 labor on top of the $550 for the vcg. With the help of this thread, I found the same OEM plugs for less than $10 each. WTH.

virk007 · 03-27-2012, 06:01 PM

Hit 83k looking to get spark plugs for my e90 328i. Is NGK PLZFR6A11S the latest and best ones to go with?

Volasko · 03-27-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by virk007

Hit 83k looking to get spark plugs for my e90 328i. Is NGK PLZFR6A11S the latest and best ones to go with?

That and the Bosch mentioned in the earlier post.

virk007 · 03-27-2012, 11:39 PM

thanks. any preference on which one would be better?

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Originally Posted by Volasko

That and the Bosch mentioned in the earlier post.

gunnerxq · 03-28-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanAZ

NGK LZFR6AP11GS is the latest and greatest.

Thank-you This thread got a little confusing. That fits a 325i also right?

AlanAZ · 03-29-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gunnerxq

That fits a 325i also right?

Technically no, BMW never specified this plug for the 325.

The 328 has updated coils, which are specified for use as replacements for the 325 -- implying compatibility. A few people have run this plug on 330s and 25s without problem. The latest for a 325 or 330 is NGK PLZFR6A11S or BOSCH FR7NPP332.

ska///235i · 03-29-2012, 07:00 PM

any good deal on ignition coils? car is in limp mode right now and its prbly the coils

Volasko · 03-31-2012, 11:20 AM

http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList..../pagenum1/tabS

Seems like a good price although I cannot confirm if that part matches what I see on realoem.com. Looks like there is two versions of the coils.

Speaking of coils is there any advantage to swapping new coils when I do my plug swap? I'd rather not spend an extra 200 dollars if I don't need to(everything runs fine & haven't thrown a code yet), buuuut if someone can comment on extra power/smoothness etc I may just go ahead and do it.

DimSum · 04-01-2012, 10:44 AM

Where can I find LZFR6AP-11GS in Canada?

Volasko · 04-01-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

Where can I find LZFR6AP-11GS in Canada?

Worth a shot: http://www.4wheelsautoparts.com/bmw-...gs-p-2919.html

What about my coil question?!?

virk007 · 04-08-2012, 11:31 AM

what website has the best deal for the LZFR6AP-11GS? US or Canada. thanks

ska///235i · 04-08-2012, 07:46 PM

i got mines from advance auto (use their 40% off online)

cant beat the price

virk007 · 04-08-2012, 08:12 PM

can you PM the promo code?

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

i got mines from advance auto (use their 40% off online)

cant beat the price

ska///235i · 04-08-2012, 08:30 PM

they have diff. one every month...do a google search and see if you can find a recent one
Amazon also have them, shop around

ILZFR6D11 = NGK 1208 (made in Japan - Gap .044)
My stock plugs (2006 325xi) had exactly the same part #

PLZFR6A11S = NGK 5987

for the newer plugs...just do a search

virk007 · 04-09-2012, 07:51 PM

tried searching NGK 5987 on the advance auto parts website, but it says does not fit 07 328i?

virk007 · 04-09-2012, 08:03 PM

found them on another site for cheap, if anyone interested.

https://importecautoparts.com/parts/...%20037%20663/3

tsuma · 03-31-2014, 12:50 PM

My favorite parts source, FCP Euro, has them for $9.95 with free shipping:

BMW PLZFR6A-11S Spark Plug (Platinum) - NGK 5987

DickBlisken · 03-31-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanAZ

NGK LZFR6AP11GS is the latest and greatest for all 328s.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear!

petelazro · 04-01-2014, 09:20 AM

just about to order! so the NGK LZFR6AP11GS are the ones we need for our cars! perfect!

09-01-2011, 10:32 PM	#45
MaximusJ Colonel 303 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 340Xi MG 2017 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (21) Garage List 2017 BMW 340XI (F30) [9.00] 2006 BMW 325I (E90) [7.44]	Yep, same as me. I started getting choppy acceleration and it never completely went off even with the pbx out of the car. Battery before winter for me too, had a couple long cranks last winter when at -30 celcius / -22 fahrenheit. I dont want to push my luck this winter. __________________ Mineral Grey '17 F30 340XI [Garage] // [Build Journal] Jet Black '06 E90 325I [Garage]
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09-02-2011, 09:04 AM	#46
benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	No i didnt reset adaptations, just removed old, inserted new....cranked it up and drove off....no issues no problems, smooth as ever..
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12-19-2011, 02:54 PM	#48
apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	I need to get my valve cover gasket replaced so I asked my local indy shop what they would charge to put in new plugs. They told me the plugs are $25 each with additional $50 labor on top of the $550 for the vcg. With the help of this thread, I found the same OEM plugs for less than $10 each. WTH. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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03-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#49
virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	Hit 83k looking to get spark plugs for my e90 328i. Is NGK PLZFR6A11S the latest and best ones to go with?
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03-29-2012, 07:00 PM	#54
ska///235i ***** noob 1370 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	any good deal on ignition coils? car is in limp mode right now and its prbly the coils __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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03-31-2012, 11:20 AM	#55
Volasko Colonel 705 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList..../pagenum1/tabS Seems like a good price although I cannot confirm if that part matches what I see on realoem.com. Looks like there is two versions of the coils. Speaking of coils is there any advantage to swapping new coils when I do my plug swap? I'd rather not spend an extra 200 dollars if I don't need to(everything runs fine & haven't thrown a code yet), buuuut if someone can comment on extra power/smoothness etc I may just go ahead and do it.
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04-01-2012, 10:44 AM	#56
DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	Where can I find LZFR6AP-11GS in Canada?
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04-08-2012, 11:31 AM	#58
virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	what website has the best deal for the LZFR6AP-11GS? US or Canada. thanks
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04-08-2012, 07:46 PM	#59
ska///235i ***** noob 1370 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	i got mines from advance auto (use their 40% off online) cant beat the price __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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04-08-2012, 08:30 PM	#61
ska///235i ***** noob 1370 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	they have diff. one every month...do a google search and see if you can find a recent one Amazon also have them, shop around ILZFR6D11 = NGK 1208 (made in Japan - Gap .044) My stock plugs (2006 325xi) had exactly the same part # PLZFR6A11S = NGK 5987 for the newer plugs...just do a search __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB) Last edited by ska///235i; 04-09-2012 at 05:37 PM..
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04-09-2012, 07:51 PM	#62
virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	tried searching NGK 5987 on the advance auto parts website, but it says does not fit 07 328i?
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04-09-2012, 08:03 PM	#63
virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	found them on another site for cheap, if anyone interested. https://importecautoparts.com/parts/...%20037%20663/3
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03-31-2014, 12:50 PM	#64
tsuma Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 Alpine White 6MT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	My favorite parts source, FCP Euro, has them for $9.95 with free shipping: BMW PLZFR6A-11S Spark Plug (Platinum) - NGK 5987
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04-01-2014, 09:20 AM	#66
petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	just about to order! so the NGK LZFR6AP11GS are the ones we need for our cars! perfect! __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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