Gonna change out my sparkplugs, any recommendations??
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2001 E430 4matic
Gonna change out my sparkplugs, any recommendations??
I read a few negative threads regarding the bosch platinums, which are currently in my car. What plugs are you guys running?? What are the factory plugs??
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'98 E320 4Matic, '85 380SL
I have the NGK Iridium IX. They work well and were cheaper than the OEM plug, which is the Bosch Platinum.
You probably read negative commments about the Bosch Platinum+4, which is an entirely different plug than the Bosch Platinum.
You probably read negative commments about the Bosch Platinum+4, which is an entirely different plug than the Bosch Platinum.
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2001 E430 4matic
I'm just gonna run a standard plug that is designed for this car and see how it performs. Maybe just a standard autolite or something. I'm not paying no $11 a plug when i can pay $3 a plug that does the same thing. I'll let everyone know the results.
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'01 E430 Sport
Your E430 came stock with Bosch Platinums. I just changed mine out a couple weeks back for the 1st time at 50k ('01 430) and plats were in there.
The OEM part # has been superseded with a new # .... they're only $7 a plug here:
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...art=Spark+Plug
I've noticed a 2mpg increase and much more pep at lower RPM's since they were changed. It's a helluva job changing 16 plugs. Good Luck.
Make sure you have gloves, a 17 or 18mm open end wrench, dielectric grease and some anti-seize before you begin.
The OEM part # has been superseded with a new # .... they're only $7 a plug here:
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...art=Spark+Plug
I've noticed a 2mpg increase and much more pep at lower RPM's since they were changed. It's a helluva job changing 16 plugs. Good Luck.
Make sure you have gloves, a 17 or 18mm open end wrench, dielectric grease and some anti-seize before you begin.
