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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by birdy_z4 » Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:17 pm

Thinking on changing spark plugs as not sure when last changed

3.0si e89 n52

What brand is recommended?

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NGK ?

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Post by Nanu » Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:56 pm

Just had mine changed as part of a service by an approved BMW garage, they used NGK
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Post by birdy_z4 » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:01 pm

Nanu wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:56 pm Just had mine changed as part of a service by an approved BMW garage, they used NGK
Where they iridium ?

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Post by Nanu » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:04 pm

Pass. Just NGK spark plugs is all I know.

They fit them, I pay the bill is about as technical as I get.
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Post by tiglon » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:07 pm

I used NGK last time I changed them, worked fine for the last 20k-ish miles.
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Post by birdy_z4 » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:23 pm

tiglon wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:07 pm I used NGK last time I changed them, worked fine for the last 20k-ish miles.
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:24 pm

NGK arguably the best..just be sure to get from a traceable source…outrageous number of copies out there..
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Post by Pondrew » Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:36 pm

The cheapest ones that fit. Spark plugs are not rocket science. Just check the gaps before installing.

If it makes you feel better get the most expensive ones, although you will NEVER notice the difference. :)
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Post by flybobbie » Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:04 am

Bought some NGK iridium, but to be honest the 40k mile Platinum i took out were fine, hardly any wear..

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Post by Nanu » Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:42 pm

Then perhaps put them back in and keep the new ones till you need them?
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Post by birdy_z4 » Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:37 pm

flybobbie wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:04 am Bought some NGK iridium, but to be honest the 40k mile Platinum i took out were fine, hardly any wear..
Thanks all may just see what they are like first

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Post by flybobbie » Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:04 pm

Nanu wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:42 pm Then perhaps put them back in and keep the new ones till you need them?
Might never need them.
Done now anyway.

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