Which Spark plugs to use

AdVERS · 10-22-2011, 05:54 PM

I think it's time to change my spark plugs but which ones would be best to use

Spark Plug - Bosch ZR5TPP3
or
Spark Plug - OEM BMW

I'm not a fan of bosch, but there doesn't seem to be much else we can use on your beemer. When ever i used bosch spark plugs in my previous e46 it ran horrible compared to when i used NGK spark plugs

While i'm at it which oil would be better to use

Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 ( which is almost impossible to find in canada)

Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40

Liqui Moly 5W-30

tibra1 · 10-22-2011, 05:57 PM

Only OEM spark plugs..ZGR6STE2

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro..._term=ZGR6STE2

Any LL-01 oil.

AdVERS · 10-22-2011, 06:02 PM

aren't the oem plugs just bosch plug with the bmw symbol painted on them, Because on the e46 series, the bmw rep for western canada told me they were just bosch plugs painted with the beemer symbol. lol and the oems cost 4 times as much as what i could get the bosch plugs for.

any LL-01 oil it is then

tibra1 · 10-22-2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdVERS

aren't the oem plugs just bosch plug with the bmw symbol painted on them, Because on the e46 series, the bmw rep for western canada told me they were just bosch plugs painted with the beemer symbol. lol and the oems cost 4 times as much as what i could get the bosch plugs for.

any LL-01 oil it is then

The OEM ZGR6STE2 are Bosch..they are what BMW sells..there is no need to buy them from BMW..

Glim · 10-23-2011, 10:40 AM

Unless you want the letters BMW on your spark plugs.

WingZeroX5 · 10-23-2011, 11:36 AM

Just curious, would the Bosch Platinum +4's fit?

motorking · 10-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdVERS

I think it's time to change my spark plugs but which ones would be best to use

Spark Plug - Bosch ZR5TPP3
or
Spark Plug - OEM BMW

I'm not a fan of bosch, but there doesn't seem to be much else we can use on your beemer. When ever i used bosch spark plugs in my previous e46 it ran horrible compared to when i used NGK spark plugs

While i'm at it which oil would be better to use

Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 ( which is almost impossible to find in canada)

Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40

Liqui Moly 5W-30

Hi,
i am the tech manager at Autolite spark plugs. I recommend using our XP Iridium spark plugs, your car will run great with them. I am willing to send you a set for free (they retail at 7.29 each) if you will post your results in this forum. I am very confident you will love these plugs.
Motorking

RupertPupkin · 10-26-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorking

Hi,
i am the tech manager at Autolite spark plugs. I recommend using our XP Iridium spark plugs, your car will run great with them. I am willing to send you a set for free (they retail at 7.29 each) if you will post your results in this forum. I am very confident you will love these plugs.
Motorking

Ill do it? What kind of results are you talking? PM me.

AdVERS · 10-27-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorking

Hi,
i am the tech manager at Autolite spark plugs. I recommend using our XP Iridium spark plugs, your car will run great with them. I am willing to send you a set for free (they retail at 7.29 each) if you will post your results in this forum. I am very confident you will love these plugs.
Motorking

Well i'm assuming you would want diagnostic results, and compression and all that good stuff. So how do i get my hands on these spark plugs.

ENINTY · 10-28-2011, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorking

Hi,
i am the tech manager at Autolite spark plugs. I recommend using our XP Iridium spark plugs, your car will run great with them. I am willing to send you a set for free (they retail at 7.29 each) if you will post your results in this forum. I am very confident you will love these plugs.
Motorking

What results would he post? O-60 time? MPG? Emissions? Seat-of-the-pants opinion?

What could a regular owner of a BMW (without access to special test equipment) measure to determine the Autolite plugs make his car run better than the OEM plugs?

cvc 22349a · 10-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

The OEM ZGR6STE2 are Bosch..they are what BMW sells..there is no need to buy them from BMW..

Do you know if these Bosch plugs are pre-gapped?

tibra1 · 10-28-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Do you know if these Bosch plugs are pre-gapped?

Yes..you just install them outta of the box

cvc 22349a · 10-29-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

Yes..you just install them outta of the box

OMG! Nearest dealer quoted me $650 for plugs installed

SA said the plugs alone were $350! Thanks for that link: $75. shipped plus $100 labor at my indy shop

$650 v. $175 That's criminal!

tibra1 · 10-29-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

OMG! Nearest dealer quoted me $650 for plugs installed

SA said the plugs alone were $350! Thanks for that link: $75. shipped plus $100 labor at my indy shop

$650 v. $175 That's criminal!

That IS criminal..there is nothing special about these..plugs r plugs..BMW tax i would say

Orion4 · 10-29-2011, 06:36 PM

Must be Arnold's markup! That's a BS price for the plugs. Someone is blowing smoke!! Tischer sells them for $18.20 ea.

queensfield · 10-29-2011, 06:57 PM

Yes, Bosch plugs work just fine. Just installed them on my son's e90. Just torque them to specs (23 Nm if I remember right) and when you put the microfilter back- make sure it is seated and sealed well. Also, make sure the coil on top is put back correctly.

AdVERS · 10-31-2011, 11:01 PM

what ever the BMW stealership can do, a normal man can do for a fraction of the cost..... take that to the bank lol

RupertPupkin · 11-30-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorking

Hi,
i am the tech manager at Autolite spark plugs. I recommend using our XP Iridium spark plugs, your car will run great with them. I am willing to send you a set for free (they retail at 7.29 each) if you will post your results in this forum. I am very confident you will love these plugs.
Motorking

Proud to announce that motorking is a real, live person that came through. I just received the XP Iridium plugs today, and they look very well built. I will install them this weekend and post my results. I have 73xxx miles currently on stock plugs. For now here are some photos.

tibra1 · 11-30-2011, 09:11 PM

Autolite does not make an application for the n54.

RupertPupkin · 11-30-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

Autolite does not make an application for the n54.

Yea these are for N52.

motorking · 12-01-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

Autolite does not make an application for the n54.

We will be releasing a plug for the N54 in 2012. Had to wait till the volume warranted production.
Autolite

AlanAZ · 12-02-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

OMG! Nearest dealer quoted me $650 for plugs installed SA said the plugs alone were $350!

Call BMW NA and file a compliant against that dealer. They will bring some heat to bear on that dealer after they've gotten a few.

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AdVERS New Member 11 Rep 23 Posts Drives: o9 Bmw 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Which Spark plugs to use I think it's time to change my spark plugs but which ones would be best to use Spark Plug - Bosch ZR5TPP3 or Spark Plug - OEM BMW I'm not a fan of bosch, but there doesn't seem to be much else we can use on your beemer. When ever i used bosch spark plugs in my previous e46 it ran horrible compared to when i used NGK spark plugs While i'm at it which oil would be better to use Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 ( which is almost impossible to find in canada) Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 Liqui Moly 5W-30
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Only OEM spark plugs..ZGR6STE2 http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro..._term=ZGR6STE2 Any LL-01 oil.
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AdVERS New Member 11 Rep 23 Posts Drives: o9 Bmw 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	aren't the oem plugs just bosch plug with the bmw symbol painted on them, Because on the e46 series, the bmw rep for western canada told me they were just bosch plugs painted with the beemer symbol. lol and the oems cost 4 times as much as what i could get the bosch plugs for. any LL-01 oil it is then
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WingZeroX5 Colonel 766 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: F80 / F30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (14)	Just curious, would the Bosch Platinum +4's fit?
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Must be Arnold's markup! That's a BS price for the plugs. Someone is blowing smoke!! Tischer sells them for $18.20 ea.
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queensfield First Lieutenant 21 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2006 330i E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Yes, Bosch plugs work just fine. Just installed them on my son's e90. Just torque them to specs (23 Nm if I remember right) and when you put the microfilter back- make sure it is seated and sealed well. Also, make sure the coil on top is put back correctly.
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AdVERS New Member 11 Rep 23 Posts Drives: o9 Bmw 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	what ever the BMW stealership can do, a normal man can do for a fraction of the cost..... take that to the bank lol
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Autolite does not make an application for the n54.
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