08-27-2021, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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Time to change plugs?
When do y’all change plugs? I’ve got a 640 GC with about 52K on the clock. Was thinking about changing them. It’s so strange that it’s so hard to find definitive maintenance schedules for these vehicles.
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08-30-2021, 08:37 AM | #6 |
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I’ve been quoted about $400 from an Indy just to do the plugs. But I’m very mechanically inclined and found the OEM plugs online for about $120 for a set of six. Coils run about $20 each and I don’t intend to replace them, but am open to if recommended.
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08-30-2021, 10:34 AM | #8 |
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08-30-2021, 06:00 PM | #11 |
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Just ordered mine, using Bosch double platinum from RockAuto $6.00 each.
BOSCH 8165 I noticed a shimmy at idle last week so starting with these first. I have 50k mikes on the 650i. Found a couple YouTube videos so going to tackle this myself. Along with the coolant lines. |
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08-31-2021, 08:02 PM | #14 |
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I've heard 30 minutes for the drivers side and 3 hours for the passenger side! Having watched the video on changing the plugs I am more than happy to depart with $315 while I play golf.
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09-01-2021, 06:23 AM | #15 |
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The last BMW on which I changed plugs/coils was a 2005 330ci. It took me about an hour, but then there wasn’t a giant V8 crammed into the engine bay. Mine is the N55 which should prove to be a simpler operation, I’m on the fence about doing it myself. Don’t really feel like getting my hands dirty these days. Lol!
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09-01-2021, 10:15 AM | #16 | |
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Also I haven't done major maintenance on this type of car so I know it will take a while. But I could think of other ways I'd like to spend $500 |
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09-01-2021, 10:20 AM | #17 | |
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I'm at 100k miles and feel I should do spark plugs now. Coils can wait a little longer. Love the 640i GC. Still got E46 330ci 6sp convertible running strong at 235k miles. |
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09-01-2021, 10:22 PM | #21 |
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Right, but I was talking about a dealer charging 3 hours. If a job took an hour and the invoice says 3 hours, to me that is just a fancy kind of theft unless it is clearly stated that the job will be charged at book rate no matter what.
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09-01-2021, 10:26 PM | #22 |
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That is my impression as well from having done my breather lines. Once you pull the airboxes, which literally takes 5 minutes, 6 of the 8 are right there, and the front 2 require moving some plastic intake air ducting.
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