01-31-2018, 12:44 PM | #1 |
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N55 spark plug replacement
BMW service adviser telling me spark plugs need to be replaced. Car, out of warranty due to age, has only 38k miles. Is this normal?
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01-31-2018, 01:34 PM | #4 |
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So there's an "age" component to replacing spark plugs, according to your SA?
Here's a relevant thread: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1128588 Might be time. |
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02-01-2018, 12:38 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the link. My SA explained the plug recommendations are linked to oil change data and may be impacted by short trips and lots of idling, which, unfortunately is a fact of life for me.
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02-02-2018, 08:27 PM | #7 |
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I have a little over 100k on my 28 and have not changed the spark plugs to my knowledge. If it was done, it was done by the dealer without them telling me, which is not likely. The car is still running just fine and dandy.
The plugs on my wife's WRX have been changed once in 95k miles. No difference in performance. |
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02-03-2018, 03:28 PM | #8 |
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One reason to do it on time is simply to R&R a component that screws into the aluminum head Porsche for example specifies a 4y for their plugs. Iridium plugs can fire fine for 100+K but having something in the car 7+ years it may be a bit unhappy coming out. I have had basic cars such as a Nissan Rogue also specify time over mileage for plug changes.
For the X1 N55, the service manual does specify 60K for plugs and I plan on doing them this spring when ours hits...60K - b |
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Just bought an X1 35i MSPT with 57,300KM (35,800mi approx). Just wanted to know some of your thoughts in terms of the maintenance. Im huge BMW guy and have an E91 328 and just got rid of my E60 535 (also have a E34 M5 3.8). So my 535 was very unreliable and the diff went early and the transfer case and everything else on the 4WD System. So I was wondering of a to keep it in better shape. Yes I followed all regular oil changes and did LiquiMoly 5W-40...
So at this mileage now what do you guys suggest. Just had the oil & filter and microfilter done. Im doing the rear brakes today so at the same time should I do the Brake Fluid? I know BMW says the tranny fluid is "lifetime" but we all know that is complete bs... Anything guys? |
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06-06-2018, 08:19 AM | #10 |
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Just bought an X1 35i MSPT with 57,300KM (35,800mi approx). Just wanted to know some of your thoughts in terms of the maintenance.
Should I do some preventative and do the plugs or should I wait a bit? I know BAV says to do it by now... I know BMW says the tranny fluid is "lifetime" but we all know that is complete bs... Anything guys? |
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After my next oil change, I'll look at servicing the other fluids - I want to keep this car to 200k (at least 150k so it's paid off fully). |
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BMW's 5w-30. Getting my fluids from FCPEuro so I can use their lifetime replacement to get refunded. Shipping cost back to them was about $21, beats the $80 for an oil change.
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Just looked at the reviews. That seems to be what FCPEuro is allowing you to do for essentially a free oil change except the cost of return shipping. I don't know how they can do that. I'd be afraid to order anything of
value for fear that they'd close up shop all of the sudden.
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You can get the OEM air filter or other brands from Amazon for about $40 and it takes less than 5 minutes to change and literally anyone could do it.
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