How To Change Spark Plugs on an E46 BMW 330i 325i DIY
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50’s kid saved me at least $3500 in labor at the euro shop with some 5 minute UA-cam tutorials 😂
This is the most clear and simple instructions.
I like your style. Quick concise, great audio and clean tripod shots. Well done sir! Thank you very much for creating these vids for us!
I love the 50's kid. All my confidence when it comes to working with cars comes from watching his videos. Such a life saver.
awesome videos I have a 2002 330ci every question I have about changing a part you have a step by step video on how to tackle it thank you.
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Excellent. You are a brilliant teacher. 10/10 thank you for not disturbing your work with music. Keep up the good work.
thanks for this! I been planning on doing this for sometime and it helps just seeing someone do it on video.
Awesome, glad I made it then!
50sKid how do you know when it's time to change the plugs comma and or is it something that should be done regularly as preventive maintenance? thanks
Your my go to guy for my 04 330 ci thanks man hope to see more
I love this guy so much he made the perfect video for this 😭😭 i love you 50's kid keep killing it hahaha
This video is to the point. Purchased a used 2004 330i and it seems to be misfiring so I'm going to do this job asap. I imagine it needs new spark plugs considering I'm at 120k miles so I'm going to replace them and do the coils as well. I hope that does the trick. Really appreciate knowing its a simple job. Thanks again!
One more reason to own a BMW. Owner-friendly maintenance.
Lots of other makes can be a nightmare when it comes to simple tasks like changing plugs or oil filters or sensors. Unbolt the motor mounts. Jack up engine. Remove front wheels. Take out the radiator. Pull out the brake master cylinder. Mercedes Benz are especially notorious when it comes to this sort of thing. Unlike the folks at BMW, Mercedes engineers don't want you to even lift the hood.
Take your Mercedes to the dealer; drop your pants; and bend over. This is why I've never owned one. Not the way I roll.
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Leon Allan Davis I agree man super easy to repair love bimmers
hilariouys! usually pull of ht lead, take out plug, all all this faffin about
Bend over buddy
problem with bimmers..u have to replace them all the time. makes sense on why they made it so convenient
You are the only UA-camr I would love to buy some Merch from. Like „Hi, Im the 50sKid.“ Love your videos so much. Thank you!
just got a used e46, been looking around on youtube for good content. Definitely subscribed after this video. So clear and precise, Thanks bro
right on with the anti-seize. I have done this all my life with sparkplugs, wheel nuts too, just makes the NEXT service or wheel change a breeze. As you tighten the sparkplug, sometimes you can feel the washer "compress" and you know it is just about tight enough. One more little tug after the washer compresses and you're all done. Never, ever overtighten plugs, as you say.
Per NGK website: NGK spark plugs feature trivalent plating. This silver or chrome-colored finish on the threads is designed to provide corrosion resistance against moisture and chemicals. The coating also acts as a release agent during spark plug removal. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without lubrication or anti-seize.
Anti-seize can act as a lubricant, altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage and/or metal shell stretch. Thread breakage can sometimes involve removing the cylinder head for repair. Metal shell stretch changes the heat rating of the spark plug and can result in serious engine damage caused by pre-ignition. Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs. It is completely unnecessary and can be detrimental.
I love your simple clear vids. I wish you did ALL cars lol
You have educated me so much, I'm about to open an auto shop 😂
But seriously I'm working on my beemer step by step guided by your video. Thanks a million for saving me tonnes of money
I wish everyone would just do this kind of maintenance videos - doesn't waste our time by showing anything unnecessary, but covers all the details! Very well done!
Best video ive seen on spark plugs good tip for the torque wrench..
Just changed the plugs on my 2001 330Ci with 190k miles with the NGK plugs. Tip: wrap duct tape around the spark plug socket and the extension. I didn't do this on the #1 cylinder. Fine on plug removal, but when I installed the new plug, the socket came off and got stuck in the hole. (Imagine my first words). Removed with needle nose pliers thankfully. After changing all 6, I started the car, I got a "misfire on #5 with fuel cut-off" code. Not sure what happened, but I took the coil off, tested for spark, fine, then installed it again. Worked fine. I did have oil on the plug threads of cylinders 1, 2, 3, and a little on 6. Think it's those circular gaskets that are part of the valve cover gasket set that are leaking? I do have to add oil every month or so. I changed the valve cover gasket twice due to leaks dripping on the exhaust, causing a terrible smell, and I'm not doing that job again unless absolutely necessary.
E46 BMWs are very easy to work on. I’ve saved thousands on repairs over the years.
I am about to begin working on mine this weekend, for the very first time (first time doing work on a car myself ever).
So i'm hoping it would be easy.
My baby has been sitting in the garage for 6 years since i got a company car to drive daily. I'm hoping to revive my baby for weekend drives :D
I think its probably been mentioned but NGK also states not to put anti seize as you can go over torque specs by 20%. Also they state that their spark plugs or at least these 4 prong platinums have anti corrosive material which helps prevents corrosion so there is no need for the anti sieze. But thanks for the diy!
Nicely done! Going to have my teen driver watch this and perform this update.
nice
love your videos, precise and to the point :)
Hey man , you have an amazing channel. I appreciate your expertises, you’ve help me learn a lot about my e46 ! Thanks so much.
Love your videos. so much quality and well explanied methods
nice video! but the rubber socket is so you don't damage the ceramic on the plugs.
Use a rubber hose to put the sparkplugs back in (and out). Just make sure it fits snugly around the ceramic. With the hose you can lower it into the head and you cannot cross thread it.
im a new bmw owner and this was very helpful thanks a lot man
Thanks for all the help!
Simple and well explained. Thank you !
I just did this the other day...I know it makes access to 5 & 6 easier but I didn't take off the cabin filter tray or the top cover, just the coil cover. As for tightening I've always gone with the rule of thumb of hand tight + ~1/2 turn for new plugs and hand tight + 1/8 to 1/4 turn for used plugs. All that aside, thanks for your videos as they've given me a lot of information for my new to me E46 323i.
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Hello. Comment from Japan. Your videos are really helpful. I referenced your many tips. Thank you.
Thanks!
1st vid i see from ur channel and instantly subbed :)
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Great video. Very helpful. Thank you!
You’ve already saved me easily $2,000 thank you so much
I had the spark plug re[laced but the car is misfiring. He mentioned that there's oil inside. What can I do for that? By the way, thanks for making it so simple. I watched your video to remove all the parts.
Change your valve cover gasket.
The word I always used for new techs is not to make it "tight" but to make it "snug"
i like that
I can’t believe the work you do in that garage. You have mad skills.
This was a very clear and super easy to follow video… I just bought an 2002 330 CI and it’s in need of a tune up badly… Thanks again for this!
So I replaced my spark plugs on my 2001 330ci 76k miles because I was getting misfires but when I removed them there was a bit of oil on them. So Im going to change the valve cover gasket but I just wanna know if you have to clean the spark plug tube as well?
Great video thanks
Micro filter. It's so weird hearing that. I'm so used to saying cabin filter lol
I just call it the spunghy thingy
Very easy and concise tutorial. When explaining something new to someone you cannot assume that people have prior knowledge of what you are explaining. This is coming from a school teacher.
Changing mine Friday.
Is it stupid to start the engine after installing every spark plug (so if there’s an issue with one of the six, you know which one if the car doesn’t start, lol).
Or due to having 5 dirty spark plugs, could ruin the new one?
Thanks man couldn’t do it without this video and I never worked on a car in my life first time.
Also when I was tightening the coil screws I tightened it to hard and broke the screw in half so that’s gonna be a headache for future me.... lol
Whats the best, cost conscious basic mechanic toolset i can use for basic maintenance for my E46. Unfortunately some of the tools in the provided toolset are missing. Im in uk, so a link on euro car parts or halfords would be very helpful 🤜
Changed valve cover. gasket and still have oil leaking on the exhaust and burning.Not a significant leak.2005bmw330ci Coming from the back of the engine. No way to see it Any coment on this will be useful. Tanks.
What about Denso IK20TT? what do you say?
Thank you
Nice and simple
I'd be nice to have the tools listed and their size
jookbj Cheap Stanley 69 piece ratchet set on amazon for about 50$ that include plenty of sizes both mm and standard. Also includes spark plug socket! www.amazon.com/dp/B000KE6E1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x1CJzbWTTAYR4
Steffen Batista thanks
Thanks!
One of the better (simple) maintenance videos, and I've been looking at lots lately.
Appreciate the step-by-step visual and aural; clear well-lit non-shaky video; plus a couple insights.
Subscribed.
Great fast right to it
Totally agree, the absolute LAST Thing you wanna do is strip these. I did it myself to my motorbike when I was 17, had no idea what I was doing and I ruined the engine!
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When should the plugs be changed? I have 2005 with only 27,000 miles but never changed the plugs. Am I due?
About 100,000 miles. You're fine.
Even though there 12 years old
maeu59 age won't do anything to them. They'll be worn down by use
Guys on my 2003 e46 320ci I have an intermittent rough idle where the entire cabin shakes for 5 seconds and then goes normal for another 30-40 seconds and keeps cycling. This happens only when the engine is warm and it’s annoying at red lights… rpms does not fluctuate. Can this be a spark plug? The car has 167k Kms.. thank you 🙏
What is this plastic piece bolted down with 10mm and when or why would they need to be replaced? If not done with plugs themselves.
Also I'm assuming I should save the valve cover and vc gasket, vanos hose, oil pan gasket, oil filter housing gasket and spark plugs when I do my next oil change?!?!?!
BMW wanted 6 gs.
Thanks
Hi i have an 330CI "M54B30" is the BKR6EQUP also good for my engine? Btw i also need an new air filter any any advice?
Taking the injectors out on my 2005 325xi was totally different....
Alec Travis-Daugherty there a two type Of wiring harnesses for the coils. One is like the one in the video and the other are triangle ones that come off in one piece. They do the same thing tho
Hey boss so my e46 brake lights stay on at times and go off. .. any tips for that ? And when that happens it turns off my radio as well
Hi! Are the plugs easier to change when replacing the valve cover gasket??
you should do a bushing video lol sub-frame to be specific
Droping the new spark plug in hole is not a good idea, may cause deformation of the ground electrode..
Thanks for the video! Also if you are doing the job on a ZHP just pry the coils up and they will pop out! Much respect 50sKid!
Yes, because you have MS45 (software version) as your DME (engine computer)
Literally the easiest way to change spark plugs! Well done
does the size of star bits get larger with a smaller number?
.032 is the correct gap specs?
Hi 50sKid,
thanks for the video it's really helpful! I have a major question... Why BMW says to not put anti-seize on spark plugs threads ?
They say as a matter of fact an anti-seize product has a torque multiplying effect. But is is not recommended by BMW to use Anti-Seize when installaling plugs. Porsche also do not recommend using Anti Seize, along Pelicanpart and many other online resources. Anti seize compounds are typically composed of metallic, electrically conductive ingredients. If anti seize compounds come in contact with the core nose of the plugs, it can lead to a misfire condition. See below for some additional explanations.
Autolite:
We do not recommend the use of any anti seize products for installing spark plugs. Anti seize compounds are typically composed of metallic, electrically conductive ingredients. If anti seize compounds come in contact with the core nose of the plugs, it can lead to a misfire condition.
Anti seize compounds can also have a torque multiplying effect when installing plugs. This can lead to thread distortion and thread galling
resulting in cylinder head damage. Autolite spark plugs are nickel plated to resist the effects of corrosion and seizing. However, plug seizure is aggravated further when steel plugs are installed into aluminum cylinder
heads for a long period of time.
AC/Delco:
Do not use any type of anti-seize compound on spark plug threads. Doing this will decrease the amount of friction between the threads. The result of the lowered friction is that when the spark plug is torqued to the proper specification, the spark plug is turned too far into the cylinder head. This increases the likelihood of pulling or stripping the threads in the cylinder head. Over-tightening of a spark plug can cause stretching of the spark plug shell and could allow blowby to pass through the gasket seal between the shell and insulator. Over-tightening also results in extremely difficult removal.
This is really confusing... I really don't know if I should or not put Anti-seize!
thanks for the help buddy!
You shouldn't really need it on a BMW, the plugs are pretty well protected from corrosion.
thanks a lot!
nino lo I always put a little bit of antiseize on them, especially since it's an aluminum head. Just make sure you keep it on the threads. I think they say not to use it because people are dumb and slob it all over the plug and get it on the electrode and end up with a misfire
Just curious, could you just use a drop of engine oil instead?
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Great video thanks. However I'm confused as to why so many people say that NGK are the proper spark plug to use? When I had my first (I was first owner of the vehicle) BMW e46 330ci m sport convertible facelift year 2004 model here in the UK (think north Americans call it the ZHP), I changed my plugs myself at home and well the originals from factory were Bosch plugs. Did BMW use both Bosch and NGK from factory?
FINALLY a video that's easy to follow & understand without some lame music playing,,Not at all drawn out just straight to the point THANK YOU! You know have a new follower🥰
Will this work on the 320ci? (M54B22)
Hi, I have an e46 318 with N46 engine. I bought some Bosch plugs (single ground) a few months ago and was wondering if it's recommended to gap them first? I know these plugs come pre-gapped at (1mm) but this seems a bit too wide from some of the gap specifications I've read - which is usually around 0.032 inch or 0.82mm. Is it wise to go ahead and adjust them or am I better off leaving them be?
Thanks for any help 🙂
You know we’re is the transfer case actuator gear on my BMW X5 2002 3.0i E53 with M54 cuz I’m looking all around the differential and the transmisión but I’m not see anything
Anyone recommend a tool kit specifically for An e46?
See see people this is how Some one that knows do it screw the dealers 👍🏻👍🏻
Not an easy job! I should have bought a ford
I got as far as cylinder 2 and surprise surprise the threads from the cylider head came out with the old spark plug :) idk if the last owner changed the plugs and somehow managed to missthread this one. But yeah, my 328 now has only 5 cylinders :D
Do i put same spark plugs on my 320ci 125kw ? Btw i have gas installed im my car so i drive sometimes on petrol and sometimes on gas. Thanks
Always make sure you get this exact style plug, if you fuck around and get a single prong electrode you're asking for misfire in said cylinder.
Man you the best !!!! Thanks a lot. 👍👍👍
I just did the job and car is running phenomenal, since the video is old i was wondering if ngk is still the way to go? I was told to go genuine bosch but is double the price for the spark plugs
I always come to you first before I make any moves on my E46 330i, exceptional instructor
The only difference on a 2003 e46 325i is there is a finger loop you lift up to disconnect the plug and there are no bolts you just use the finger loop to pull the coil out. Other then that you did a great job explaining the process.
I am glad that you put the torque value, it is very important for us, newb to this stuff, Hope you put those on all videos that's need to be torque properly.
It's okay to not use the rubber socket boot when taking the plug out but the boot helps guide the plug and protects from cracking the porcelain I'm putting it back in
Hey buddy so sadly my spark plug in the firs bank seems to be in too deep? When I drop the socket it isn’t getting to the bolt part and the socket just spins forever is there a trick or hack to get it out? Thanks
So these plugs are good for all E46s? You’re a life saver man thank you so much!
What do you think about bosche spark plugs. I heard they were the best for BMWs.
Is is possible to list the exact tools you use size and everything. I know it’s in the video but I don’t want to pause it everytime
Very clear. Thank you. I appreciate the HD (! wow such detail) and that the camera was tripod mounted. No shake. I was evaluating if this job is within my skills and will do it myself and save the labor fees and parts surcharges. Thank you. will subscribe.
where did you get your magnet tool from @50skid
thank you for all your e46 content. you are such a valuable source of information for us diy mechanics. thanks again for helping me keep my 2003 330ci w/40k miles running great.
how much u at now lol
102k still going strong @@WRLDZ46
You're one of the best bmw doctor (mechanic) when it comes to explanation...eita da
Have a 2000 323i and these videos help me do everything, and save money!! Thanks a lot bro . From the Bay Area ca :)
Hi Kid, Will I get a check engine light after I replace the plugs and ignition coils?
This is a great how to video. Thanks! Saved me 800+ dollars, thats with a replacement of one coil.