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Old 05-21-2004, 01:59 PM
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Exclamation Best spark plugs for your 5?

Time to change spark plungs cause i have a miss fire in cylinder 4. And its time anyways. I want to know what you guys think are the best spark plugs for your 5. I have NGK 4 tips right now, but bought BOSCH 4 tips. well problem cause still miss fire in cylinder 4. If anyone has gone thourgh the same problem would like your help.
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Old 05-26-2004, 09:30 PM
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what kind of plugs do you guys run?
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Old 06-10-2004, 07:42 AM
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I would recommend that you stick with the OEM plugs (NGK) available from the dealer. The NGK's were the factory spec plug, the Bosch ones came out later.

There have been some people who have used other brands here, do a search to read their comments.
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Old 06-16-2004, 05:15 PM
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most autoparts stores will carry NGK plugs for e39s
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Old 06-18-2004, 07:33 AM
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I ungraded my bosch 2 to bosch 4's and wow. you can feel the difference big time.
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