E60 M5 Spark plugs
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Fox - I didnt know bmw garages all charge different prices
and to top it off, just seen it needs brake fluid change soon
im a fool wish id of just phoned round all local bmw to get a price for plugs and brake fluid
Have you changed them already then?
No paid for them on ebay
I will fit the plugs myself and deffinatly go to BMW for brake fluid that will only cost £150 ish i bet
this. every single time.
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I would get it done by a Dealer or specialist to be honest. It is a lot of money but you have come back and some kind of guarantee.
Like any very high performance car, ownership comes with a high premium. You can break out the spanners and have ago yourself and with spark plugs not much is likely to go wrong. However that is the first thing that a garage will want to change if you ever have to take it in for any kind of running problems in the future and you will pay out again.
I learn't my lesson this way a few years back this way. After I paid out for all the bits again I did myself they found a totally different problem. However they argued it didn't meet manufacturer specs so they had to start there.
Like any very high performance car, ownership comes with a high premium. You can break out the spanners and have ago yourself and with spark plugs not much is likely to go wrong. However that is the first thing that a garage will want to change if you ever have to take it in for any kind of running problems in the future and you will pay out again.
I learn't my lesson this way a few years back this way. After I paid out for all the bits again I did myself they found a totally different problem. However they argued it didn't meet manufacturer specs so they had to start there.
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If you're set on changing the spark plugs yourself then good luck.
http://www.euroaddiction.net/forum/...07-bmw-e60-m5-diy-spark-plug-replacement.html
http://www.euroaddiction.net/forum/...07-bmw-e60-m5-diy-spark-plug-replacement.html
Just send 'em back under the DSR
Maybe Ill get some prices first
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Have a look at http://www.maindealerdiscount.com. If none of them are local use the prices for negotiation with more local dealers
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They are on regular E60's but I'm pretty sure the M5 has them done seperately? Hence it having a specific 'Change Spark Plugs' on the iDrive whereas I don't think the 525i, 530i etc do.
That's totally no worse than doing it on an Impreza STi
I'd say it's easier.
I remember having to remove the reservoir, the battery, playing with all sorts of extensions screenwash and swivel joints. Goddamn boxer engines.
[TW]Fox;24055759 said:
The BMW user manual for the M5 doesn't list spark plugs as an option on CBS only the items I listed in a post above which is the same as non M cars CBS items. I think they are still tied to one of the oils services.
