ML430 spark plugs
#1
ML430 spark plugs
My 1999 ML430 has about 50,000 miles on it. Last time I had a service performed, the delaership told me that the plugs need to be changed. The vehicle has less than the 100k on the odometer that the manual states for plug changes. However, the dealership told me they should be changed every 4 years and that they would do it for the modest price of $550+. The truck seems to be running great so I have 2 questions:
1. Do they really need to be changed with less that 100k on the odometer?
2. If yes, can I change them myself? Is is a difficult job? Has anyone on this site perfomed this job themselves?
Thanks for any insight!
Justin
1. Do they really need to be changed with less that 100k on the odometer?
2. If yes, can I change them myself? Is is a difficult job? Has anyone on this site perfomed this job themselves?
Thanks for any insight!
Justin
#5
Lets get to the first question.....do you really need to replace them. My Ml is a 1999 and it has about 43K miles on it...are mine going to go soon? I should hope not....you think spark plugs on a benz would last longer than 50K miles. I didn't have to replace the plugs on my 1989 mercury sable until it had over 100K miles!!
#6
Originally posted by Stiggs
Lets get to the first question.....do you really need to replace them. My Ml is a 1999 and it has about 43K miles on it...are mine going to go soon? I should hope not....you think spark plugs on a benz would last longer than 50K miles. I didn't have to replace the plugs on my 1989 mercury sable until it had over 100K miles!!
Lets get to the first question.....do you really need to replace them. My Ml is a 1999 and it has about 43K miles on it...are mine going to go soon? I should hope not....you think spark plugs on a benz would last longer than 50K miles. I didn't have to replace the plugs on my 1989 mercury sable until it had over 100K miles!!
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#8
Originally posted by randyman
i'm a DIY person. how do i take the engine cover off? do i just pull it out? screws? does HELM's have a manual for these trucks?
cheers!
i'm a DIY person. how do i take the engine cover off? do i just pull it out? screws? does HELM's have a manual for these trucks?
cheers!
#10
Dear ML God
dear ML god,
I just bought 12 NGKs from importec.com and could you please tell me how to remove the plug wires (turn ccw?/pull the boot) and the coils
If thats too hard for DIY person ... can you slip me the part number for the special tool?
thanks.
Dennis
I just bought 12 NGKs from importec.com and could you please tell me how to remove the plug wires (turn ccw?/pull the boot) and the coils
If thats too hard for DIY person ... can you slip me the part number for the special tool?
thanks.
Dennis
#11
Re: Dear ML God
Originally posted by ML320AMG
dear ML god,
I just bought 12 NGKs from importec.com and could you please tell me how to remove the plug wires (turn ccw?/pull the boot) and the coils
If thats too hard for DIY person ... can you slip me the part number for the special tool?
thanks.
Dennis
dear ML god,
I just bought 12 NGKs from importec.com and could you please tell me how to remove the plug wires (turn ccw?/pull the boot) and the coils
If thats too hard for DIY person ... can you slip me the part number for the special tool?
thanks.
Dennis
#13
Originally posted by ML320AMG
that goes with the wires ....
what about the coil pack ... should i remove that too to make life easier? how?
dennis ... with million thanks
that goes with the wires ....
what about the coil pack ... should i remove that too to make life easier? how?
dennis ... with million thanks