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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Question Spark Plugs?
My R500 just hits 50K. Anyone has replaced the spark plugs? Wondering is it difficult to do? Thanks.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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There are 16.

It's difficult to do.

Replacement is specified at 100K miles, so you're a little early.

DO NOT use anything but OE plugs.
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Originally Posted by lkchris
There are 16.

It's difficult to do.

Replacement is specified at 100K miles, so you're a little early.

DO NOT use anything but OE plugs.
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Thanks for the info. I always thought they should be replaced at 50K miles.... btw, I did not know it is 16 of them.... =(
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Is not that bad... you can get spark plugs from e-bay, 16 spark plugs set for $100 - $150 Bosh or NGK's you can save $450 - $500 from dealer, price at dealer is about $23 ech. + 3 hours labor, do your search, you will get info how to replace it.
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Originally Posted by gonwalt
Is not that bad... you can get spark plugs from e-bay, 16 spark plugs set for $100 - $150 Bosh or NGK's you can save $450 - $500 from dealer, price at dealer is about $23 ech. + 3 hours labor, do your search, you will get info how to replace it.

What dealer do you go to!!! WOW My dealer sells them for $9.50 which isnt to bad for a dealer.. Ive seen them sold for as low as 7.00 each but then you got to pay s/h and you got to wait. Some of the maint. parts have come down in price.
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Does anyone have the DIY on a W251 spark plugs R/R?? Can't seem to find it....
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Does anyone have the DIY on a W251 spark plugs R/R?? Can't seem to find it....
I would like to see a DIY too. I am able to get to the plugs but I think a special tool is probably needed. Very tight space especially the one at the back.
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