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Old 01-11-2017, 07:05 PM
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Spark plugs, Moly Lube, oil change

I bought some new spark plugs, Lubri Moly engine clean, oil , oil filter.
Doing a mini tune up, I did my differential oil a few weeks ago.
I am draining oil, changing filter, adding the Lubri Moly, and fresh oil, then let it idle for 10 to 15 minutes then draining oil, changing filter and new oil again.
Then I am changing spark plugs, is there anything I need to look out for while swapping plugs?
I know our cars have 3 traditional plug wires and then 3 coil packs.
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Only use bosch OE plugs. M104 doesn't like goofy new plugs like platinum or iridium
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OE ftw! I tried those new ones and car was acting all weird till I switched them. You could do new coil packs since you'll be right there, but its not needed unless your having misfire issues. make sure not to over torque the plugs I guess.
And just be careful with all the wiring because we have such brittle wiring on the 36s
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I bought good Ole OE plugs for sure.

and then this for engine flush, only because current oil seems to be on bad shape and PO had no real service history
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What oil are you putting in the engine after the flush? I hope a good quality like Mobil1
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haven't you already changed oil after car purchase?
this is the 1st thing to do on the to-do list if oil wasn't changed!
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Yes mobil 1
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Castrol Edge (10W-60) is good choice as well..

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+1, specially if you live in a hot climate
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Spark plug swap went well, I broke one vacuum lone, the hard one that runs over the valve cover, EGR I think. I repaired it, no worries.
I had 4 Bosch Platinums br5dex???? AND 2 Superlites......
Lubri Moly complete, I ran Rotella 15w 40 at idle for 15 minutes, drain, fill,
Next up flex discs!!!!
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Originally Posted by mattssc36amg
Spark plug swap went well, I broke one vacuum lone, the hard one that runs over the valve cover, EGR I think. I repaired it, no worries.
I had 4 Bosch Platinums br5dex???? AND 2 Superlites......
Lubri Moly complete, I ran Rotella 15w 40 at idle for 15 minutes, drain, fill,
Next up flex discs!!!!

You don't mention the oil filter in any of your posts , but I assume it's swapped at the same time you flush and change oil...

Oups my fault.... you do mention it in your first post

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Originally Posted by Sulaco
Only use bosch OE plugs. M104 doesn't like goofy new plugs like platinum or iridium
2nd this...good thing is they're cheaper too!
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Yes I replaced these with OEM, I had 2 Bosch Super lites and 4 Bosch Iridium
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I replaced with these from Post #4

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