What spark plugs?
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Rizel23 said:
It might help if you said which Zed model you have :idunno:
Jfgoldfish
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Changing the rocker cover gasket doesn't justify changing plugs IMO, the only shared work is removing the oil cap and engine cover.
Your zed likely takes long lifespan platinum plugs.
If that is what has been installed, they will last a long time (up to 100k).
They aren't all that cheap either!
If you still consider that it is worth changing them, let us know which engine we are talking about and I am sure someone will chime in with some recommendations.
Your zed likely takes long lifespan platinum plugs.
If that is what has been installed, they will last a long time (up to 100k).
They aren't all that cheap either!
If you still consider that it is worth changing them, let us know which engine we are talking about and I am sure someone will chime in with some recommendations.
Jfgoldfish
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That's fair enough, always nice to have a clean service record.
I believe the 3.0si came with those funky 4 prong plugs from the factory, no gapping required.
Lots of folks with deeper pockets than me recommend iridium plugs for just about every engine! I personally have always stuck to factory recommendations with plugs.
I believe the 3.0si came with those funky 4 prong plugs from the factory, no gapping required.
Lots of folks with deeper pockets than me recommend iridium plugs for just about every engine! I personally have always stuck to factory recommendations with plugs.
Rizel23 said:
Same as mine then
. TBH if she's running spot on why bother? Really no point in changing them 'just because'. 100k miles is the suggested mileage change iirc.Rizel23 said:oldgitdave said:Rizel23 said:
Same as mine then
I’ll be selling her in August so want to make sure everything is done for new owner
Shame that you're selling, you've no had her long have you :? . Are you getting another Zed? GLWTS though. Are you selling on here?
oldgitdave said:Rizel23 said:oldgitdave said:Same as mine then
I’ll be selling her in August so want to make sure everything is done for new owner
Shame that you're selling, you've no had her long have you :? . Are you getting another Zed? GLWTS though. Are you selling on here?
Only planned to keep for the summer months. Enjoy the time so far, improve her (biggest difference being gear box and diff oil change along with the CCV being renewed) lovely open top drive to Bournemouth other day (don’t believe all media report, lots of people behaving) I’ll stick with BMW but likely a 5 or 6 series. The Z is full of character with the 3.0 so want to make sure new owner has best experience, spent a few quid so far so might as well finish off with the plugs being done and she’s good for another year plus on the service front
Was looking into plugs lately, though I don't plan on changing them anytime soon...just curious.
Well the plugs mentioned earlier are NGKs and are the 4 prong ones that are specified, (I have an 04, 3.0...same, same).
Price per plug ranged form $12 to $6+ USD. That large a range got me curious...Sure enough there are counterfeit NGK plugs out there. So when you're looking, make sure you get them from a reputable dealer. NGK has recommended sellers on their website. I'd stay away from Amazon for them, even more so Ebay !
Well the plugs mentioned earlier are NGKs and are the 4 prong ones that are specified, (I have an 04, 3.0...same, same).
Price per plug ranged form $12 to $6+ USD. That large a range got me curious...Sure enough there are counterfeit NGK plugs out there. So when you're looking, make sure you get them from a reputable dealer. NGK has recommended sellers on their website. I'd stay away from Amazon for them, even more so Ebay !
Rizel23 said:Old-Duckman said:
Agreed, not worth the chance with eBay or Amazon.
I believe these are the correct ones;
https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/ngk-spark-plug-408110105
Works out at £40 for set of six with the the discount
Just fitted 6 of these to mine, can confirm they are same as oe apart from not having bmw stamp. Definitely feels more responsive though the ones that came out were originals so over 16 years and 100k!
Always surprised by the cost of plugs over the years, was a time when we would throw a set in every time we serviced a car as they were cheap, over the years prices have increased and with it reccomended change times. When I buy any car I go through it with oil changes and plug changes so I know whats in there, always best to start with a level playing field.