02-14-2022, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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M550 spark plug replacement interval
Hi everyone, I own a 2018 M550i and with 48000km (30000mi). It's due for an oil change in 1500km. The dealer called to schedule this and left a message saying that it also is time for spark plugs and air filter(s).
In Vehicle Status on iDrive it just says oil change so I'm wondering if spark plugs are not displayed in iDrive or if the dealer is trying to add this earlier than necessary. Of course I'm happy to pay for required maintenance but not the "dealer-created" maintenance Appreciate any help and advice! |
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02-14-2022, 12:47 PM | #3 |
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Thanks! My car is Canadian and the OM has zero details on maintenance intervals. It just says that iDrive "manages" all of this. I was surprised not too see any mileage interval maintenance details.
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02-14-2022, 05:02 PM | #5 |
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I think it's model specific and region specific, for example my 540i in Ireland, spark plug change is recommended to be done with every second oil change. Which is 2 years/28k kms. At your mileage I would get them done
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02-14-2022, 06:53 PM | #6 |
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Whatever happened to the 100K mile spark plug? About 18K miles seems a bit excessive. My '65 Mustang could go at least 15K miles on a set of plugs; and they weren't near as good as today's plugs.
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02-14-2022, 08:33 PM | #7 | |
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https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/b...aintenance.pdf Check page 7. It appears that in the USA the schedule is to replace spark plugs "Every 3rd engine oil service (approx. 30,000 mi)" for the M550i, 750i, and (drool) M760i. |
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It is funny how the intervals changed when they aren't paying for it anymore.
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Yep, well worth it. You need to feed the beast. Have to pay to play above 500HP, the adrenaline rush that I am absolutely happy to write the check for.
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Although you should check again. It says replace air filter elements for M550i, 750i and M760i on 30k miles not the spark plugs!! Spark plugs are at 60k miles or 6th oil change for all 5 series. Which is 96k kms. |
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Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the input from this community. I'm going to ask the dealer to show me some sort of documentation on this and will report back when I have the car serviced next month.
I'm more than happy to spend money to keep the V8 beast running well but hate spending when it is not necessary! |
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Having come from a Mercedes V12... 24 iridium plugs, at about $13 each... I do miss some of that "hand of God" thrust, but I don't miss the maintenance requirements. And I'm also very impressed with what the I6 and 8-speed transmission can do. |
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03-09-2022, 11:28 AM | #17 |
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Hi everyone, so I managed to find the details in the notifications section (top left) of the MyBMW app. The Services tab in the Vehicle Status section only listed the oil change.
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My dealer wanted $700 (parts and labor) to replace the plugs, looked at the process and it's maybe an hours worth of work mostly removing the air intake above the engine. Paid $150 for OEM plugs and will have them in some time this week.
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Spark plugs are replaced 80K/km or 50K/miles not before then! This deal is trying to created some un-necessary work to hand a bigger bill work...
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I know for sure that (should mine ever arrive) the only time I put fuel in it will be for a longer journey (holiday or gig going) and that is not that often unfortunately!! I guess that running the thing in may require it in 'sport mode' more often than not, at least for the first few K miles. I mean, thats a chore eh ;-) |
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