I really enjoyed this video. I had a 2006 325i that I changed the spark plugs on. This is part of the BMW experience. The DYI, because the dealership is way too expensive 👍🏾
Great video! Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. I’ll be changing my spark plugs and coils soon. This was very helpful. And thanks for getting right into the process without wasting time. Other UA-camrs can learn from your approach to making DIY vids.
Thanks so much for this video, after spending 1K on this in the past, this took for 45 minutes, so easy, 75.00 for tools and 200.00 for ignition coils and spark plugs,..saved me 750.00 (2007 bmw 328xi )
Thanks Justin! I just grabbed a set of coils and plugs from FCPEuro and had them installed to remedy some random misfiring and this machine seems like its back to what it should be!
Good morning guys. I just had a quick question. I have a 2011 BMW 328 xDrive with about a hundred forty Thousand Miles. I recently bought it at a hundred and thirty-five Thousand Miles. Currently I am going to change the spark plugs from NGK to Denso iridium. I would love to hear your thoughts. And also, do you suggest that I change the coil packs as well? It might make sense because the car is it to owner, and I don't really know too much about the history of the car! Any suggestions as far as preventative maintenance because I am a daily Lyft and Uber driver. Can also someone tell me the list of tools that you need to do the job? I didn't see a list on the description.
Pro tip - if your car is on a battery tender, make sure you don't touch your ratchet to the uncovered positive terminal. Don't ask me how I know. Sparks were involved.
Thanks for this video! I was getting misfiring at idle and under acceleration, turns out on plug never got replaced last time by the stealership and it was totally shot! Swapped my plugs and coils today super quickly and easily thanks to you!
thanks Justin, this is the second time you saved me. I just got my wife a 328ix. after driving a while it started sputtering going low speeds to higher speeds and when stopping at a light it tried to surge forward. I called the dealer and was told that an old guy drove it slow and I need to reset my computer?
Hey i am looking for information about BMW 320i 2006/2007 (110kw/150hp) .Is it expensive to own? i mean ,maintanance ,common failures and stuff like that.Also,does he really drink that much petrol and should i consider installing LPG? (Mostly i drive in the city) Thanks!
I have 2012 328i N52 motor. The dealer wanted $142.13 tp replace the micro filter & $380.52 for the spark plugs. Got an aftermarket filter and NGK spark plugs (same part number that the factory NGK BMW plugs had on it - LZFR6AP11GS) for under $100, which saved me over $400.
Great information. I'm having a problem with coil #3 and #4. They are shorter than the rest. I found a spring that goes between the coil and top of the sparkplug. How do I put that spring back in and feel confident it's touching the top of the sparkplug and seated inside the coil?
Hi Justin, my 328xi has 110k on it, the engine started shaking a little this morning. I stopped by at the mechanic. They suggested to replace the ignition coils and spark plugs with no error codes detected. I will try to DYI and would you mind link me the tools you use? TIA
I have a few fluids that need to be replaced. I may just take it to an independent mechanic and have them all changed at once. Fluids can be a hassle with recycling and everything
Thanks for the quick, clear video. I just picked up an e90 328 and the process seems to be slightly different when it comes to removing all the extra components just to get to the coils and plugs.
Great vid! How did you know it was time to change the spark plug and coil pack? Was one of your cylinders misfiring, or was the car acting up in any other way? Or did you just reach a certain number on the odometer and decide it was time?
Just general maintenance/part of a good service. Most people clean their fridge out once a year/6months why not clean out old parts from the car which gets far far dirtier?
0:47 , what is that part called ??? The other side of the engine compartment has one as well and mine is loose on both ends. What is this ? Please help anyone !!!!!
Hey Justin how hard is it to replace the whole entire valve cover ? I need to replace it because my Crankcase ventilator valve went bad and its causing burned oil like smell to go inside car and an terrible whinning noise . The PCV is intergrated on the actual valve cover thats why I have to replace the entire thing ! Thanks for your vids bro there very helpfull
@@justinbuice what was the tool that you removed the three clips from? The small red one? You didn't give a specific name for it, if you could possibly let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for this video Justin. I have the same year / model as you. Have you replaced any of the O2 sensors on your car? If not, would you mind making a video on how to do that?
What do you know about the new BMW manufacturing specification changes the plug support sprue is now centered below the plug and may interfere with some original harness connections which may have off-center cutout. In those cases, the plug sprue on the coil must be CAREFULLY cut back to allow proper harness connection. How would you cut the spree back?
@@justinbuice Yeah, you spent almost 15 mins doing this...Its so hard, so much time consuming for something to fix... After this you will need cca 2-3 mins to rest ur body... THATS A LOT
Lol, yeah. I had Mitsubishi Galant, and Ford Mondeo before I got E90 last year. I had to change light bulbs in both of them and it was extremely easy, doable from the engine bay. Like 1 minute and job done. Then I had to change it in E90, so I opened the hood, and couldn't find a way to do it. Then I checked YT and learned it's to be done from the wheel arch. Complicated and rather hard!
my bosch plugs for my 328i said 30 ft pounds I couldnt hear what u said for torque ?? 18 foot pounds? why are mine so much tighter..it said 30 ft pounds on box that plug came in (BOSCH) 2008 328i
I had my spark plugs replaced, the old one was original NGK (BMW) it seemed it was the original and the car had 91 k mile. the old plugs was in great shape. I say dont change it unless you see miss fire symptoms. changing spark plug is waste of money.
hey just had a quick question, is it super important to torque the spark plugs? i’ve seen most mechanics just tighten it and it’s been fine plus i don’t know how that would fit for the last spark plugs
If you over-tighten them, there's a possibility they will break the next time you replace them. If the threaded part gets stuck in the engine, it's a pain in the ass to remove
If my e90 rpm keeps going up and down when the car is at a complete stop and the engine starts to shake could that problem be of the spark plugs someone please reply
Sounds like ignition coils or spark plugs. Worse case scenario is the Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Sensor, which would require opening the valve cover and can be costly.
@@wombocombo4547 My 07' 328ix had an 1100-500 RPM fluctuation and stalled often. I replaced 1 Vanos "VVT" (because I broke it trying to clean it) and cleaned the other. Idles great now. Have a misfire now and I will be doing the plugs and coils soon. Vanos (VVT's) are about $110 at advance auto.
Justin , I been subscribed to you since I bought my BMW 2008 328I N52 in December 2017. First thing I had to do was a complete transmissiin flush, serpentine belt and pulleys. We got a good deal 500.00 for it all. In the last 3 weeks, my car has been burping randomly at a stoplight . With A.C. running . I turn off the A.C. it stops. I have been told it's my spark plugs maybe coils. I have no dash lights telling me anything is wrong . Could you tell me when you're went out what systems did your car give you . Btw I love your channel , I watch every video!
By unplugging your battery, you run the chance to put your car in anti theft mode, or ruin the footwell module, uncalibrated windows, and ETC... you get the point, BMWs are very sensitive. I’ve been there and learned from my mistakes and I wouldn’t want anyone to do my mistakes, such as unplugging the battery, I can see your point, but be sure to use a OBD memory saver if you are.
I was looking for this as I am gonna need to change 2 of my ignition coils today, the process seems to be pretty straight forward :) Thanks for the awesome video!
Any updates on how the car is running? Also looking for advise on transmission oil change....dealer says to replace for my first born, local mechanic says they'll change transmission oil for a punch to the nards.
Hi! I got a E92 bmw 2007 , 2.5i 92.000 miles on the clock..The problemI got is the engine just cut of at lower speed. I changed the VANOS solenoids the oil filter and the oil, but nothing happend, engine cuts of at lawer speeds.Can you give me some advices please! , I see you know all about this tipe of engines.Thanks allot!!!
Where'd you learn how to work on BMWs? I feel like they pay these mechanics 200$ an hour for something I can learn off UA-cam but usually DIY videos on cars are terrible. Not yours though! Thanks
Thank you so much for this video I am a 58 years lady I changed the spark plugs and coil packs on my 328 I
Stephanie Adkins that’s awesome 😎
You just saved about $2000 in labor.
@@Vision33r lol not even close. much less. max 300
@@Vision33r 😂 they must of ripped you off before
Good role model
By far, THE CLEAREST VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS yet on how to do this!!!!....and I've watched alot of them!
Wow I love the design of the ignition coils! It's so handy you can insert a wrench to turn and loosen it!
Great video and filming. Thanks for including torque specs too. Seems like most content makers leave that out
Thanks! Glad I could help!
I really enjoyed this video. I had a 2006 325i that I changed the spark plugs on. This is part of the BMW experience. The DYI, because the dealership is way too expensive 👍🏾
leon thomas what brand did you use
Great video! Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. I’ll be changing my spark plugs and coils soon. This was very helpful. And thanks for getting right into the process without wasting time. Other UA-camrs can learn from your approach to making DIY vids.
Glad I could help!
And how was your battery? Did it drain too? 🤔
Fantastic video. Many thanks. Replaced e90 328xi with NGK Iridium plugs and coils. All good.
Your video gave me the confidence to change my plugs and coils on my e92. Top man, thank you.
What spark plugs did you use? I can't seem to find info about which ones to use anywhere
Really nice to see ur videos encourage the people to do the maintenance by themselfes including me this was a really satisfying tumbs up
Next video...engine bay detailing :-)
It's long overdue
when's it gonna happen man!
Did you do it ?
And mechanics want $900 to install, how much parts cost?
Thanks so much for this video, after spending 1K on this in the past, this took for 45 minutes, so easy,
75.00 for tools and 200.00 for ignition coils and spark plugs,..saved me 750.00 (2007 bmw 328xi )
What tools did you bought
He explained everything clearly ...I'm subscribing
Man you make that look SO EASY man...wish me luck
Thanks Justin for showing me how to change the spark plugs for my BMW 💯💯 #Team3Series
Thanks Justin! I just grabbed a set of coils and plugs from FCPEuro and had them installed to remedy some random misfiring and this machine seems like its back to what it should be!
Thanks for this! I was wondering if i need to remove the strut bracing, couldn’t find anything for this car until this video
Thanks for making this video. Changed my plugs and coils today following your step by step process! Car is running so much better now!
Once again just seeing your video makes my day.
+Thomas Hagelberg awesome! Glad you like them!
You did a great job presenting this video
Do shocks next 💯
I would recommend to add the link for all the tools you use as well (amazon)
did he ever let you know the tools he used?
Yes this would help a lot
Good morning guys. I just had a quick question. I have a 2011 BMW 328 xDrive with about a hundred forty Thousand Miles. I recently bought it at a hundred and thirty-five Thousand Miles. Currently I am going to change the spark plugs from NGK to Denso iridium. I would love to hear your thoughts. And also, do you suggest that I change the coil packs as well? It might make sense because the car is it to owner, and I don't really know too much about the history of the car! Any suggestions as far as preventative maintenance because I am a daily Lyft and Uber driver. Can also someone tell me the list of tools that you need to do the job? I didn't see a list on the description.
Hard to get to but it’s needed.. what more better is when you’re doing it yourself.
Pro tip - if your car is on a battery tender, make sure you don't touch your ratchet to the uncovered positive terminal. Don't ask me how I know. Sparks were involved.
I love how you did this video... simple and straightforward I’m changing mine today
Thanks for this video! I was getting misfiring at idle and under acceleration, turns out on plug never got replaced last time by the stealership and it was totally shot! Swapped my plugs and coils today super quickly and easily thanks to you!
Very noce, thanks so much for this. I got off the freeway and my 328i sounded like a damn Subaru!
Justin you're the man can't wait till you hit 100k subs, I live in Michigan too, And soon I may own a BMW too :)
Best video on UA-cam
Thanks!
thanks Justin, this is the second time you saved me. I just got my wife a 328ix. after driving a while it started sputtering going low speeds to higher speeds and when stopping at a light it tried to surge forward. I called the dealer and was told that an old guy drove it slow and I need to reset my computer?
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I can't get my socket to grip the spark plug. Is there a chance the plugs I'm pulling out are a different size than 16mm?
Nice,saves a lot money doing it yourself.
hey justiiiin, if capable, could you film a similar video like this replacing the cam shaft sensor?
I wish I had your patience...i always end up paying $950 for the tune up lol.
Hey i am looking for information about BMW 320i 2006/2007 (110kw/150hp) .Is it expensive to own? i mean ,maintanance ,common failures and stuff like that.Also,does he really drink that much petrol and should i consider installing LPG? (Mostly i drive in the city) Thanks!
No wonder you didn't see much of a difference. Your "old" plugs still looked to be in pretty good shape.
Doing this next !! Thanks brother
I have 2012 328i N52 motor. The dealer wanted $142.13 tp replace the micro filter & $380.52 for the spark plugs. Got an aftermarket filter and NGK spark plugs (same part number that the factory NGK BMW plugs had on it - LZFR6AP11GS) for under $100, which saved me over $400.
Took a little over an hour for both
Great video man great detail
Great information. I'm having a problem with coil #3 and #4. They are shorter than the rest. I found a spring that goes between the coil and top of the sparkplug. How do I put that spring back in and feel confident it's touching the top of the sparkplug and seated inside the coil?
Thanks, nice clear cut instruction.
Hi Justin, my 328xi has 110k on it, the engine started shaking a little this morning. I stopped by at the mechanic. They suggested to replace the ignition coils and spark plugs with no error codes detected. I will try to DYI and would you mind link me the tools you use? TIA
Great video Bro. Very helpful
Glad I could help!
Great video!
THX for the great video. Did the coils and plugs on my wife's 2009 328i w/ bosch parts and cut $800 off our usual mechanics bid.
Justin good video my friend when r u going to replace the transmission fluid?
I have a few fluids that need to be replaced. I may just take it to an independent mechanic and have them all changed at once. Fluids can be a hassle with recycling and everything
Justin Buice which fluids all at once?
Just wanna say thanks bro, your video was perfect and I was able to do it myself with no problems
How about firing order? I remember you have to pay attention to that when doing anything with plugs
Thanks for the quick, clear video. I just picked up an e90 328 and the process seems to be slightly different when it comes to removing all the extra components just to get to the coils and plugs.
Great vid! How did you know it was time to change the spark plug and coil pack? Was one of your cylinders misfiring, or was the car acting up in any other way? Or did you just reach a certain number on the odometer and decide it was time?
Just general maintenance/part of a good service. Most people clean their fridge out once a year/6months why not clean out old parts from the car which gets far far dirtier?
0:47 , what is that part called ??? The other side of the engine compartment has one as well and mine is loose on both ends. What is this ? Please help anyone !!!!!
I believe that’s the auc sensor. If I recall, it measures the air quality and tells the hvac to toggle the air recirculation on and off
I have a question please.
I have 2 of 6 spark plugs defects so should i change the only defected 2 or all?
Ross all if you have the money do all, it will save you money from labor and a headache in the future.
Do you remember the product number off of FCP for the spark plugs
Hey Justin thanks for the video... wondering how the Bosch brand lasted??
Great video, thanks
Great tutorial
Hey Justin how hard is it to replace the whole entire valve cover ? I need to replace it because my Crankcase ventilator valve went bad and its causing burned oil like smell to go inside car and an terrible whinning noise . The PCV is intergrated on the actual valve cover thats why I have to replace the entire thing ! Thanks for your vids bro there very helpfull
Awesome video, appreciate the guide!! I gotta do this by the end of the year. About how long did it take you to do it?
It took a couple hours, but it takes me longer when I'm filming.
@@justinbuice what was the tool that you removed the three clips from? The small red one? You didn't give a specific name for it, if you could possibly let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Hey J, if a ignition coil goes bad; what type of code is displayed? Thxs.
Thanks for this video Justin. I have the same year / model as you. Have you replaced any of the O2 sensors on your car? If not, would you mind making a video on how to do that?
If the coils have no scan code errors is it ok to leave them in ?
2010 328xi
Is a spark plug and could pack the same thing or 2 different things??
What do you know about the new BMW manufacturing specification changes the plug support sprue is now centered below the plug and may interfere with some original harness connections which may have off-center cutout. In those cases, the plug sprue on the coil must be CAREFULLY cut back to allow proper harness connection. How would you cut the spree back?
what coils exactly did you use ? fcp has a bunch on their site
Why does BMW have to make everything so complicated.
+j az good question. I spent as much time taking off those plastic covers as I did actually taking the spark plugs out
I was literally thinking the same thing lol
@@justinbuice
Yeah, you spent almost 15 mins doing this...Its so hard, so much time consuming for something to fix... After this you will need cca 2-3 mins to rest ur body... THATS A LOT
Lol, yeah. I had Mitsubishi Galant, and Ford Mondeo before I got E90 last year. I had to change light bulbs in both of them and it was extremely easy, doable from the engine bay. Like 1 minute and job done. Then I had to change it in E90, so I opened the hood, and couldn't find a way to do it. Then I checked YT and learned it's to be done from the wheel arch. Complicated and rather hard!
Because it's the ultimate driving machine 😁
What’s the difference on OEM Bosch or NGK?
/ which ignition coils are better bosch or delphi? Also which is the yultimate best?
Hi 👋 Justin I chance the spark plugs and the coil packs but the car it's doesn't work can u halo me to find the problem
my bosch plugs for my 328i said 30 ft pounds I couldnt hear what u said for torque ?? 18 foot pounds? why are mine so much tighter..it said 30 ft pounds on box that plug came in (BOSCH) 2008 328i
Nicely done! Almost identical on 2010 328xi e90
I had my spark plugs replaced, the old one was original NGK (BMW) it seemed it was the original and the car had 91 k mile. the old plugs was in great shape. I say dont change it unless you see miss fire symptoms. changing spark plug is waste of money.
hey just had a quick question, is it super important to torque the spark plugs? i’ve seen most mechanics just tighten it and it’s been fine plus i don’t know how that would fit for the last spark plugs
If you over-tighten them, there's a possibility they will break the next time you replace them. If the threaded part gets stuck in the engine, it's a pain in the ass to remove
Check for updated n52 4 prong plugs guys
Do I need to disconnect battery before ?
What torque wrench did you use ?
I have 325i / 2006 and I want to know where can I order the ignition coils and the spark plugs please???
If my e90 rpm keeps going up and down when the car is at a complete stop and the engine starts to shake could that problem be of the spark plugs someone please reply
Sounds like ignition coils or spark plugs. Worse case scenario is the Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Sensor, which would require opening the valve cover and can be costly.
Vanos solenoids?
@@wombocombo4547 My 07' 328ix had an 1100-500 RPM fluctuation and stalled often. I replaced 1 Vanos "VVT" (because I broke it trying to clean it) and cleaned the other. Idles great now. Have a misfire now and I will be doing the plugs and coils soon. Vanos (VVT's) are about $110 at advance auto.
I replaced the spark plugs on my E90 M3 and now I have grown a 3rd testicle.
Thanks, great video. Now I can fix my tank and invade Europe
Justin , I been subscribed to you since I bought my BMW 2008 328I N52 in December 2017. First thing I had to do was a complete transmissiin flush, serpentine belt and pulleys. We got a good deal 500.00 for it all.
In the last 3 weeks, my car has been burping randomly at a stoplight . With A.C. running . I turn off the A.C. it stops. I have been told it's my spark plugs maybe coils. I have no dash lights telling me anything is wrong . Could you tell me when you're went out what systems did your car give you . Btw I love your channel , I watch every video!
Shantelle M. Crank sensor
Please can you or anyone can help me i just got 5 series 525i 2007
What engine do i have? Can i follow you video tp change oil
No dielectric grease.....?
Im no car wiz but how about making unplugging your battery before doing any electrical work step 1
BMW, proud engineer and manufacturer of Messerschmitt Radial engines. Backbone of the Luftwaffe 😊
By unplugging your battery, you run the chance to put your car in anti theft mode, or ruin the footwell module, uncalibrated windows, and ETC... you get the point, BMWs are very sensitive. I’ve been there and learned from my mistakes and I wouldn’t want anyone to do my mistakes, such as unplugging the battery, I can see your point, but be sure to use a OBD memory saver if you are.
That's rookie shit.
A real mechanic dont do that.
If you disconnect or replace the battery it will not work. Dealer or shop to reset car to work
Help please! Just installed new spark plugs now I have a misfire On the third one
Hey, I replace them and I after a drive I got a code P0306 “cylinder 6 misfire” can anyone help please. Idk if the part is defected so I contact FCP
Where did u get the spark plug socket
Great video. Straight forward and to the point. Thanks!
Quality👌🏻
Thanks!
Great video ,simple and good explanation ,I got all the parts and tools ,so today I'm going to do it myself
good show Bravo
I was looking for this as I am gonna need to change 2 of my ignition coils today, the process seems to be pretty straight forward :) Thanks for the awesome video!
Any updates on how the car is running?
Also looking for advise on transmission oil change....dealer says to replace for my first born, local mechanic says they'll change transmission oil for a punch to the nards.
Should I leave battery connected for this job?
+Port Henderson Car Rentals LLC you can leave it connected
Hi! I got a E92 bmw 2007 , 2.5i 92.000 miles on the clock..The problemI got is the engine just cut of at lower speed. I changed the VANOS solenoids the oil filter and the oil, but nothing happend, engine cuts of at lawer speeds.Can you give me some advices please! , I see you know all about this tipe of engines.Thanks allot!!!
Hey man just a question is it important to use oem spark or bosch. I tried denso spark plugs and i had issue ( hesitation) during acceleration
Should I cop a 2004 BMW 3 series 325Ci convertible for my first car or something else?? Anything you recommend for a first car?
Baltazar Marquez get it! Or get a 3 series e90
I'd try to get an E90 if your budget allows. Nothing wrong with the e46, but as they get older, it's harder to find them with low miles.
I have an 06 330i, what is the correct spark plug to buy. Research has pointed me to different brands. Such a as NGK-5987. Thanks in advance
@justinbuice what is the spark plug numbering??
Where'd you learn how to work on BMWs? I feel like they pay these mechanics 200$ an hour for something I can learn off UA-cam but usually DIY videos on cars are terrible. Not yours though! Thanks
Why.....I did exactly the same..not starting now at all.. what next?