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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:05 AM
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Glowplug replacement

Hi, Is there a standard mileage/duration for when they should be replaced?
Also are they easy to replace?

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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Not common. What are the symptoms?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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none, just checking
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glow plugs are not a wear item on the x164 platform.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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One of mine died at 125,000 miles on a 2008 GL. I went ahead and replaced all. Can't remember what it cost for labor. I bought the plugs themselves from rm european.
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I read somewhere that the CDI engine does not need glow plugs to start unless temp is below zero. Is this true?
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