Spark Plug change at 13,690 miles ?
11-03-2007, 04:14 PM
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Spark Plug change at 13,690 miles ?
Hello:
I have an 04 E55 totally stock that needs "G" service.
Out of curiousity, I went into the menus to see which particular "US Service" numbers FSS+ decided was necessary.
The following showed up -
US Service 2 - Air cleaner
4 - Dust filter
5 - Fuel filter
6 - Interior Charcoal filter
7 - Spark Plugs
9 - Replace Brake Fluid
10 - Sunroof
12 - Oil & Filter
14 - misc checks + check brake pad thickness
What caught my attention is Service 7 (replace spark plugs) !
With only 13,690 miles on the odometer, this seems quite early for a plug change.
Would like to know when other E55 owners are changing their plugs.
Is there something wrong with my engine ?
I don't consider my driving style particularly aggressive, but I do own an E55.
So I have my occasional moments.
Thanks in advance for everyone's feedback.
I have an 04 E55 totally stock that needs "G" service.
Out of curiousity, I went into the menus to see which particular "US Service" numbers FSS+ decided was necessary.
The following showed up -
US Service 2 - Air cleaner
4 - Dust filter
5 - Fuel filter
6 - Interior Charcoal filter
7 - Spark Plugs
9 - Replace Brake Fluid
10 - Sunroof
12 - Oil & Filter
14 - misc checks + check brake pad thickness
What caught my attention is Service 7 (replace spark plugs) !
With only 13,690 miles on the odometer, this seems quite early for a plug change.
Would like to know when other E55 owners are changing their plugs.
Is there something wrong with my engine ?
I don't consider my driving style particularly aggressive, but I do own an E55.
So I have my occasional moments.
Thanks in advance for everyone's feedback.
11-03-2007, 04:55 PM
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06 E55, 03FORD P/S,01 E320-4M,99 ML320,O4 E55,05 RUBICON UNLIMITED,
Your Car Should Have The Factory Maint. Program,unless You're Over 4 Years, Let The Dealer Do It, They Won't Do The Fuel Or Plugs Because Of Time And Mileage, And If They Do They'll Get Debited And You Get A Free Tune-up.brake Fluid Is Every 2 Years Regardless Of Miles. The Same W/ The Air Filter 4 Years 60k. Hope That Helps.
11-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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Speaking of Spark Plugs...
I Wish someone would do a comparison to find which plugs work optimally in our cars...
ND --- NGK --- BOSCH.
Then the gimmick plugs like the E3's these are supposed to boost power...
In my dragracing career, I did do pulls on the superflow 901 with different plugs waiting till the block cooled to identical temps, and having exactly the same air... And found the NGK V plugs worked constantly best in most RPM ranges. Wish someone could do this with our engines.
The Bosch Platinum/ Iridium 4's look promising.
Best,
RoydRage
I Wish someone would do a comparison to find which plugs work optimally in our cars...
ND --- NGK --- BOSCH.
Then the gimmick plugs like the E3's these are supposed to boost power...
In my dragracing career, I did do pulls on the superflow 901 with different plugs waiting till the block cooled to identical temps, and having exactly the same air... And found the NGK V plugs worked constantly best in most RPM ranges. Wish someone could do this with our engines.
The Bosch Platinum/ Iridium 4's look promising.
Best,
RoydRage
11-03-2007, 05:27 PM
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Your Car Should Have The Factory Maint. Program,unless You're Over 4 Years, Let The Dealer Do It, They Won't Do The Fuel Or Plugs Because Of Time And Mileage, And If They Do They'll Get Debited And You Get A Free Tune-up.brake Fluid Is Every 2 Years Regardless Of Miles. The Same W/ The Air Filter 4 Years 60k. Hope That Helps.
Could you please elaborate on why FSS+ would "recommend" plug replacement (Service 7) while the car is still under warranty, yet the Dealer won't do it ?
Also, is it abnormal to have this pop up so early, with <14,000 miles ?
Thanks.
11-03-2007, 08:10 PM
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06 E55, 03FORD P/S,01 E320-4M,99 ML320,O4 E55,05 RUBICON UNLIMITED,
My Guess Would Be That At Some Point, The Fss Might Have Been Reset After An Oil Change Only Or A Poss. Coding Issue In The Assyst System Or Ic. I Would Really Have To Read Up On All The Determinig Factors For The Services.
11-03-2007, 09:17 PM
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Speaking of Spark Plugs...
I Wish someone would do a comparison to find which plugs work optimally in our cars...
ND --- NGK --- BOSCH.
Then the gimmick plugs like the E3's these are supposed to boost power...
In my dragracing career, I did do pulls on the superflow 901 with different plugs waiting till the block cooled to identical temps, and having exactly the same air... And found the NGK V plugs worked constantly best in most RPM ranges. Wish someone could do this with our engines.
The Bosch Platinum/ Iridium 4's look promising.
Best,
RoydRage
I Wish someone would do a comparison to find which plugs work optimally in our cars...
ND --- NGK --- BOSCH.
Then the gimmick plugs like the E3's these are supposed to boost power...
In my dragracing career, I did do pulls on the superflow 901 with different plugs waiting till the block cooled to identical temps, and having exactly the same air... And found the NGK V plugs worked constantly best in most RPM ranges. Wish someone could do this with our engines.
The Bosch Platinum/ Iridium 4's look promising.
Best,
RoydRage
11-03-2007, 09:22 PM
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The FSS will recomend replacing the plugs. The techs have the list of all the US services. It will usually say every 2 years or 60,000 miles or something to that effect. Seeing how your car is over 2 years old, FSS simply calculated that it is time for you to change your plugs. Obviously since you only have 13,000 miles, you need not worry about this.
