Spark Plugs, OEM or OES ??

mrleba18 · 08-23-2018, 11:26 AM

I am going to purchase new spark plugs for my E92 2012 335i, N55. From the dealership they are roughly $130 for an OEM set. I have found that the actual Bosch PN: ZR5TPP33S, and they are about 60% cheaper compared to OEM. From what I can tell the only difference is instead of "BMW" being printed on the ceramic, "Bosch" is printed on the ceramic.

Does anyone here have any additional input on the matter?

The Nightman · 08-23-2018, 11:28 AM

OES is fine. They should be exactly the same

atmosphericM · 08-23-2018, 11:50 AM

Aren't OEM and OES the same? I'd say that "OE" is how you'd refer to the ones with "BMW" printed on them.

John 070 · 08-23-2018, 11:54 AM

I used the green Bosch OEM, never had an issue since...

John 070 · 08-23-2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atmosphericM

Aren't OEM and OES the same? I'd say that "OE" is how you'd refer to the ones with "BMW" printed on them.

Agreed....OEM is say Pagid, Jurid, Bosch, OE is BMW, etc...

cgrizzly888 · 08-23-2018, 07:20 PM

The Bosch are fine..

mrleba18 · 08-24-2018, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

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mrleba18 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Spark Plugs, OEM or OES ?? I am going to purchase new spark plugs for my E92 2012 335i, N55. From the dealership they are roughly $130 for an OEM set. I have found that the actual Bosch PN: ZR5TPP33S, and they are about 60% cheaper compared to OEM. From what I can tell the only difference is instead of "BMW" being printed on the ceramic, "Bosch" is printed on the ceramic. Does anyone here have any additional input on the matter?
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The Nightman Cometh 1090 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	OES is fine. They should be exactly the same
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mrleba18 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback everyone!
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