How to Replace Spark Plugs BMW 328i 3.0L 2007-2011| EASY!
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- čas přidán 2. 09. 2022
- Today I show you exactly how to change the plugs on a BMW 328i from 2007-2011! This seems like a large job but, I promise you with a little patience it is not bad at all. If you have any questions please leave them below and I'll do my best to get to them! Thank you so much for watching!
In video I said the gap was 0.030 because I found some posts online saying it was correct and that is a really common gap. However while editing I found some other resources that said 0.044 gap is correct. For what it is worth, I did 0.030 and it ran perfectly so take that as you will.
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One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. I changed the sparkplugs on my 2011 328i with no issues, saving myself about 400 dollars!! Thank you!!!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for the great DIY video! Just finished mine and your video gave me the confidence to get it done correctly.
On our 2007 328xi, I had to unbolt one end of the chassis crossmember that goes over spark plug #5, in order to get the socket on the plug ;-) You need a Torx socket for it. Watch out for the big +12v jumper terminal next to the cross member, and make sure it does not contact it!!!
This was a great video, thanks so much
The spark plug rings part was great !
Gotta say this was the clearest cleanest step by step for us dummies Ive seen. I was able to save $1,324 today because of this. Dealer had it for SULEV Warranty repairs and the plugs and coils were not included. 1300!!!!! 😂
The only snag - was cylinder 4 - appears theres only 1/2 of a spark plug at best. I simply put the coil pack back and moved on. No idea how its even working - but it is. I know that coil pack was done about a year ago when my valvtronic motor was replaced. No way to prove anyone did anything… oh well. Looks like down the road its really gonna suck to fix that misfire
That's amazing! I love reading that you saved money! Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros BMW replaced my fuel pump, fuel tank, my valve cover and valve cover gasket and fixed a crack found in my exhaust. On SULEV warranty. I did the aforementioned plugs and coils. Used NGT plugs and Delphi ignition coils.
Apparently the broken plug isnt broken - good news is its the lower half of the boot from the old coil. Hopefully i can fish it out without breaking the plug for real! Wish me luck
Very easy bro,thankyou so much👍👍👍👍👍
Welcome 😊
Will this cause your car to shut off or that’s the relay?
Good video!
Very helpful thank you
I am having a garage put new plugs and coils in my 2011 328I, when he pulled plugs out, they were not the plugs that is called for in the car. they were shorter at the threaded shaft and carboned up. we bought the plugs called for in this engine, which were longer. My question is,why would they use a wrong/different plug? can this hurt my engine? Could this be used to hide an issue with the engine or a cylinder? I see you suggest the Denzo IKH 20tt OR ac DELCO 21. Sorry, I don't have the plug number from what we pulled out. Thanks, Marty
@Marty- it sounds like the last person who put them in did not check them side by side to compare and make sure. Are you the original owner to retrace to who did it last. If not the original owner, was the car running bad? If the threaded stem was shorter, it would affect the performance of the engine for sure. The question would be, how much shorter were they than the originals ?
Do I need to disconnect my battery?
what was the tool you used to get the 8mm screws ? and also the tool you used to take the spark plug out ?
He used a 8mm socket with a wrench and for the spark plugs he used a 5/8th deep socket but one specifically deep enough for spark plugs
I’m doing mine tomorrow.
What is that random sensor that you replaced at the end of the video? I’ve had the car for about 3 years and I still have no clue what it’s there for.
auc sensor
Tried taking that cowl cover and wouldn’t come out, saw three hex screws next to cabin. Do those need to be unbolted??
😂
Did you use the dialectric grease on the spark plug end of the coil?
8:36 Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thank you.
Could you explain the torque number/setting in a bit more detail? Thanks.
Thanks for watching! So just set your Torque Wrench to the setting I said in the video and when it clicks stop tightening it.
if there are cracks on the ignition coil rubber boot, you need to replace the ignition coil
Perfect!
Any tricks to get the coil number three and four out?
There's not much room it's a pain to get my fingers around the coil
No real trick, just keep at it. Make sure you take the bezel off the cowl like I did. Thanks for watching!
I’m having misfires on cylinder 3 & 4 right after I changed them. What could it be?
My guess is that the porcelain of those plugs is cracked. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this excellent video. I changed the plugs on my 2011 328 xi with no problems.
Nice work! Thanks for watching!
Anyone know what the recommend time frame for changing them is ?
it’s usually every 30k
Thank you
You're welcome!
I can’t get the cover back on lol
I was just quoted 1500.00 for spark plugs and one ignition coil........unbelievable!
Ouch! That doesn't seem right. Thanks for watching!
Nah that’s seems about right. That’s exactly what I was quoted here in Houston.
I would recommend removing engine bay dust using an air compressor or clothes
Boot stuck on everyone of fhem.. how to remove those
Try twisting the boot before pulling. Thanks for watching!
When I came up selling parts I was taught that AC Delco went into GM products, Motorcraft or Autolite into Fords, NGK into Asian products, and Champion into MOPOR and lawn mowers. Not sure what you would put into a German car. but I know AC Delcos can't hurt it.
Yeah exactly! Thanks for watching!
Usailly Delphi or Bosch for German cars
$1479.00 for all cylinder and plug replacements, with a cylinder 3 misfire on 328i 2008 at 122 k
Well done! I like how you are very careful with everything you do. I have 150K on my 3 Series and it looks and runs like new. I'm changing out the Ignition Coils and plugs only because it must be time for new ones. Maybe I'll notice a slight increase in performance Nothing compares to a BMW....
Might notice it running a tad better. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros Yes!!! Success! A significant improvement. Thanks again for your video, it really helped me out.
Hey how’s yours running now? Mines at 170 running nice, doing this job asap
@@aarongray924could bad spark plugs cause a slow acceleration and rough shifts ? car only has 88k miles and there’s no check engine light. hoping it’s not the transmission
@@6atxrn does it do a little stutter when you step on the gas? I have a 08 328xi and have done mounds of work on it. 260k miles and still runs good. From my experience if you’re experiencing lag, it’s either the fuel pump, coils, or if you have rough shifting maybe change the tranny fluid. Getting one of those like 60-80$ obd readers helps a lot too.
Too much plastic on these vehicles now days.
Removed easy enough! Thanks for watching!
Too much plastic on your mom nowadays
😊@@2carpros
But it can make the engine look nice
Less weight and easy to replace!
I have some questions please hmu lol
They really didn’t bolt down the ignition coils? 🤣
I found that odd as well considering its a German car. They overthink and over engineer everything, I'll never own one.
Can u come on Hawaii and fix my car for free lol 😂 expensive out here
Dealer wanted $500 for labor and parts. Crazy!
how else is he gonna get paid
Perfect!