Spark plug change

x5mad · 03-05-2015, 03:11 AM

At what mileage are the spark plugs normally changed on the 328?

I took my car in today for routine service. It's at 28k km and is service number 2. The SA advised that the spark plugs would be changed as part of the service.

I have free servicing so I'm not complaining but isn't that a bit early?

mosmmc · 03-05-2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

At what mileage are the spark plugs normally changed on the 328?

I took my car in today for routine service. It's at 28k km and is service number 2. The SA advised that the spark plugs would be changed as part of the service.

I have free servicing so I'm not complaining but isn't that a bit early?

from what my SA told me it was 60k or 4th oil change .

bahasad · 03-05-2015, 06:26 AM

28k kms seems way too early, i'd expect at least 40000 miles, which is equivalent to about 60000 kms out of spark plugs, even out of a turbocharged motor.

Don N. · 03-05-2015, 12:08 PM

I think average is around 60k - 80k. Doesn't hurt to change them early though.

E90Fleet · 03-05-2015, 12:39 PM

Current is every 2nd oil service regardless of mileage.
So your SA is correct.

E90Fleet · 03-05-2015, 12:42 PM

For interest, the very first N20 engines had plugs changed at every oil service, till the new upgraded NGK spark plugs came out

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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	Spark plug change At what mileage are the spark plugs normally changed on the 328? I took my car in today for routine service. It's at 28k km and is service number 2. The SA advised that the spark plugs would be changed as part of the service. I have free servicing so I'm not complaining but isn't that a bit early?
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bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	28k kms seems way too early, i'd expect at least 40000 miles, which is equivalent to about 60000 kms out of spark plugs, even out of a turbocharged motor. __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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Don N. Brigadier General 182 Rep 3,393 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2014 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	I think average is around 60k - 80k. Doesn't hurt to change them early though.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Current is every 2nd oil service regardless of mileage. So your SA is correct. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	For interest, the very first N20 engines had plugs changed at every oil service, till the new upgraded NGK spark plugs came out __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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