Spark Plugs for my 2004 E-500..?
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2019 E-450 Wagon
Spark Plugs for my 2004 E-500..?
Time to change 'em at 80.4K miles since I am doing filters, oil, etc.
Did one search that came up with quite a few:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...park_plug.html
(Bosch is the originals..?)
Quite a difference in price, from $3.00 to $14.00 ..
Another search brought more info:
Pulstar Iridium..
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_ap...1&AAIA=1440099
Any advice?
Did one search that came up with quite a few:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...park_plug.html
(Bosch is the originals..?)
Quite a difference in price, from $3.00 to $14.00 ..
Another search brought more info:
Pulstar Iridium..
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_ap...1&AAIA=1440099
Any advice?
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Time to change 'em at 80.4K miles since I am doing filters, oil, etc.
Did one search that came up with quite a few:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...park_plug.html
(Bosch is the originals..?)
Quite a difference in price, from $3.00 to $14.00 ..
Another search brought more info:
Pulstar Iridium..
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_ap...1&AAIA=1440099
Any advice?
Did one search that came up with quite a few:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...park_plug.html
(Bosch is the originals..?)
Quite a difference in price, from $3.00 to $14.00 ..
Another search brought more info:
Pulstar Iridium..
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_ap...1&AAIA=1440099
Any advice?
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2019 E-450 Wagon
[QUOTEBosch 7422 ][/QUOTE]
Thanks: Using Bosch 7422 I now found the threads and discussions on spark plugs.
Previous search using "spark plug, W211" did not.
My mechanic buddy says to do the cables as well.
Has anybody noticed any improvement/change after changing cables only?
Does MB recommend R&R cables and if so, @ what milage?
Thanks: Using Bosch 7422 I now found the threads and discussions on spark plugs.
Previous search using "spark plug, W211" did not.
My mechanic buddy says to do the cables as well.
Has anybody noticed any improvement/change after changing cables only?
Does MB recommend R&R cables and if so, @ what milage?
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
Thanks: Using Bosch 7422 I now found the threads and discussions on spark plugs.
Previous search using "spark plug, W211" did not.
My mechanic buddy says to do the cables as well.
Has anybody noticed any improvement/change after changing cables only?
Does MB recommend R&R cables and if so, @ what milage?[/QUOTE]
Depends on condition. I changed plugs at 85000 and kept the wires. No issues. Each wire is specifically made for that cylinder, don't mix them up.
Previous search using "spark plug, W211" did not.
My mechanic buddy says to do the cables as well.
Has anybody noticed any improvement/change after changing cables only?
Does MB recommend R&R cables and if so, @ what milage?[/QUOTE]
Depends on condition. I changed plugs at 85000 and kept the wires. No issues. Each wire is specifically made for that cylinder, don't mix them up.
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"Search" no farther than your owners manual.
Besides, my Owners Manual does not mention Spark Plugs under S in the Index, nor does my "Factory Approved Service Products" booklet.
Put in nothing but one of the recommendations therein.
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Depends on condition. I changed plugs at 85000 and kept the wires. No issues. Each wire is specifically made for that cylinder, don't mix them up.
Cheap preventive maintenance however:
Rock Auto will sell me and ship 16 OE plugs and the OE wire set for $250.00
The MB dealer wants $800.00 for the same stuff...
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"Choices" is silly--there are no aftermarket "equivalents" and without doubt nothing "better" That's fantasy. This ain't a Chevy.
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Look harder--it's in the owners manual. Look under "technical" and "electrical system."
"Choices" is silly--there are no aftermarket "equivalents" and without doubt nothing "better" That's fantasy. This ain't a Chevy.
"Choices" is silly--there are no aftermarket "equivalents" and without doubt nothing "better" That's fantasy. This ain't a Chevy.
Did not think the religous right would be responding...
Lighten up Tiger..I don't care if MB is your Holy Grail: I am not paying big money for plugs or wires on a used car regardless of your preference
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On my 5.0, there are 16 spark plugs and the job is annoying. Don't make yourself do it again when the "after market" plugs fail in a couple of thousand miles.
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On my 5.0, there are 16 spark plugs and the job is annoying. Don't make yourself do it again when the "after market" plugs fail in a couple of thousand miles.
Not looking for "after market" plugs and wires, rather the OE @ a reasonable price.
Being a purist a spent more than $75,000.00 on repairs and upgrades on my old sailboat the last 10 years.
I know all about quality this and that, but not sure what I am going to do with my 2004 Wagon after the Easy Care/ Total Care contract expires in 2 years.
I may keep the Wagon or I may not, but not going to give the next owner $850.00 worth of spark plugs and wires just because some nut-job on the internet insiste I go for the most expensive package I can find because he said so..
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NW,
Just want to share my experiences with spark plugs on my 03 E320. I replaced the plugs at 55K miles only because of fears regarding the plugs seizing in the cylinder at 100K miles. Although the plug companies have put a coating on the threads, I've still heard of cases where the plugs seize. Anyway, the real info is that the plugs looked great at that mileage but I changed them anyway -- didn't change the wires. I checked a couple of the plugs at 97K miles and they still look great so I wasn't going to change them -- previously put on anti-seize so I'm not afraid to go longer on these. Now, at 102K miles, the engine still runs great and I still haven't touched the plug wires. It could be that all you need to do is change out the plugs -- and save yourself some $$. I'll check my service DVD and see if they have any spark plug wires resistance specs -- then you can do some measuring and determine if you need new wires. BTW, your first post that has the link to partsgeek has the two plugs that are in my owner's manual (the Bosch FR8DPP33+ and the NGK PFR5G-11).
Regards,
paul...
Just want to share my experiences with spark plugs on my 03 E320. I replaced the plugs at 55K miles only because of fears regarding the plugs seizing in the cylinder at 100K miles. Although the plug companies have put a coating on the threads, I've still heard of cases where the plugs seize. Anyway, the real info is that the plugs looked great at that mileage but I changed them anyway -- didn't change the wires. I checked a couple of the plugs at 97K miles and they still look great so I wasn't going to change them -- previously put on anti-seize so I'm not afraid to go longer on these. Now, at 102K miles, the engine still runs great and I still haven't touched the plug wires. It could be that all you need to do is change out the plugs -- and save yourself some $$. I'll check my service DVD and see if they have any spark plug wires resistance specs -- then you can do some measuring and determine if you need new wires. BTW, your first post that has the link to partsgeek has the two plugs that are in my owner's manual (the Bosch FR8DPP33+ and the NGK PFR5G-11).
Regards,
paul...
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You're welcome, and I'm sure that your $75 DMM will work. IF I can't get the actual spec resistance values, you can do a relative test to see if they all measure about the same -- they should as they're all about the same length and are probably within 10% of eachother.
Regards,
paul..
Regards,
paul..
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Good point again Mr. Paul.
I don't really suspect them plug wires to be bad as the engine runs smooth, just been thinking about doing the wires/plugs for preventive maintenance and to keep the Benz performing at its' peak.
Right now I am holding off a few months, the good stuff, even at wholesale price is about $500.00. (16 plugs and set of wires)
Since I bought the Wagon a year ago I have already put over $7K into it and tires are next. Time to slow down and wait before I keep pumping more money into the beast..
I don't really suspect them plug wires to be bad as the engine runs smooth, just been thinking about doing the wires/plugs for preventive maintenance and to keep the Benz performing at its' peak.
Right now I am holding off a few months, the good stuff, even at wholesale price is about $500.00. (16 plugs and set of wires)
Since I bought the Wagon a year ago I have already put over $7K into it and tires are next. Time to slow down and wait before I keep pumping more money into the beast..
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I'm also planning to install (16) of the NGK PFR5G-11 plugs and test the wires as suggested for continuity. My original plugs are Bosch - 7422. As noted by PaulV either plug can be used NGK/Bosch and I purchased the NGK's. Has any one replaced their OEM Bosch with the NGK's? If, so where there any noticable performance differences?
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Follow-up on wires
Checked my service DVD and there was nothing on spark plug wire resistance. There was a warning though, which was to make sure that there would be at least a 2Kohm load on the coil packs before starting the engine.
I still believe that it would be useful to check the resistance of each wire. Don't forget the dielectric grease on all the rubber wire boots.
Regards,
paul...
I still believe that it would be useful to check the resistance of each wire. Don't forget the dielectric grease on all the rubber wire boots.
Regards,
paul...
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Checked my service DVD and there was nothing on spark plug wire resistance. There was a warning though, which was to make sure that there would be at least a 2Kohm load on the coil packs before starting the engine.
I still believe that it would be useful to check the resistance of each wire. Don't forget the dielectric grease on all the rubber wire boots.
Regards,
paul...
I still believe that it would be useful to check the resistance of each wire. Don't forget the dielectric grease on all the rubber wire boots.
Regards,
paul...
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Regards,
paul...
