what spark plugs [Archive] - 318ti.org forum

cloudaway

05-13-2005, 07:05 PM

i have a 97 318ti 5spd with 83000 miles and i was wondering if anyone knew what the original spark plugs that came with my car were

Tyler

05-13-2005, 07:27 PM

I'm thinking Bosch

m44ic

05-13-2005, 07:32 PM

I just put in the +4's and no complaints it runs very smooth

MEDIA PUSHER"

05-13-2005, 07:39 PM

I thought there was quite a bit of discussion here somewhere not to go with Bosch but rather the NKGs, which I thought were stock, because of some engine damage issue

cali-ti

05-13-2005, 07:50 PM

GDB

05-13-2005, 07:54 PM

i'm going with bosch as was original in my car. however, i'm not going with bosch platinums (+2 or +4), just the "regular" ones. you can find the part number at www.realoem.com/bmw (need last 7 digits of your VIN) i believe. i'm not sure when they switched between bosch and ngk, but i think both plugs are good.

Regular platinums or just regular copper (I think) plugs? I'd use atleast a platinum plug if for no other reason than they last alot longer.

cali-ti

05-13-2005, 08:03 PM

regular, non-platinum plugs (just like what was original on the car). i think i'm going to cycle into changing them every summer. i have over 200k and it'll be good to check condition, if there's any leaks, etc.. spark plugs are cheap :)

Tyler

05-13-2005, 08:09 PM

I put in last year platnum 4's and i have no complaints about them,car runs fine. I personally don't like the NGK's.

ZeroG

05-13-2005, 09:26 PM

I use the NGK Iridiums in my FI cars.

-Chad

Tyler

05-13-2005, 09:41 PM

I use the NGK Iridiums in my FI cars.

-Chad

Thats what was in my car previously and my car wasn't running that great. Plus i had a Saab with 206,xxxon it for my last car and Bosch is the only plug i used on it.

Mothman

05-16-2005, 09:29 PM

I just changed my out this morning with the Double platinum plugs. I was told they last longer. {.032 is the setting if I remember correctly.} Outie!