[BavarianPretzel]

Why does window MSRP sticker say that spark plugs are $0 if the free maintenance only goes up to 3 year or 36000 miles? Or do spark plugs need to be replaced before then?

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[DanG]

Spark plugs are due every third oil change per BMW.

[BavarianPretzel]

Originally Posted by DanG

Spark plugs are due every third oil change per BMW.

So you mean it’s every 3 years or 30000 miles?

Thanks!

[Brandoch]

Originally Posted by BavarianPretzel

So you mean it’s every 3 years or 30000 miles?

Thanks!

One could call BMW and ask them first hand, that way you know all the information.

[BavarianPretzel]

Originally Posted by Brandoch

One could call BMW and ask them first hand, that way you know all the information.

Stealership service advisor said not needed for another 6 years which made me confused and puzzled. It’s like them refusing to take money?

[No one]

Originally Posted by DanG

Spark plugs are due every third oil change per BMW.

My car's handbook says "every second engine oil change". It's just ///M cars have a schedule of their own which might imply more frequent oil changes while keeping the plugs (relatively ) longer. Say, I have my engine oil replaced much more frequently than recommended (an official BMW service reduced the initially set inter service mileage by half ) but I keep the plugs closer to the recommended schedule. That is, true "ultimate care" and "condition based service" can't be free, of course.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by BavarianPretzel

Stealership service advisor said not needed for another 6 years which made me confused and puzzled. It’s like them refusing to take money?

What dealership did you go to? BMW Seattle changes my spark plugs at year 3 for free.

[DocL]

Stealership changed mine at 28k miles. I had my indie mechanic change them again at 48k miles. He said I didn't need to change them again for another 40k miles as the one's he removed still looked good.

I also started adding Lucas injector cleaner every tank full of gas. It should help keep the carbon deposits down, and helps keep the injectors clean.

[pbonsalb]

Every 3rd oil change or 30k miles on an M5/8, so a spark plug change is within the 3 years or 36k miles of free service that BMW offers.