The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

Non platinum plugs last 20k-30k

Copper plugs do not last that long. But they are generic enough to be picked up at a auto parts store.

Go with NGK 1 step colder

Our cars call for either of the following, according to RealOEM:
* NGK BKR6EQUP
* Bosch FGR7DQP

Both of these are platinum plugs...
I looked up BK6RE thinking he just forgot to write in the rest of the model and found out about the copper plugs (didn't know they made those). Not sure why anyone would want to use plugs that only last 20k though... it's not like there's going to be a big performance difference. The BK6REQUP are so cheap (I bought them for $6 a piece at Auto Zone I think), totally worth having the ones that last longer.

Learned something either way - didn't know copper plugs existed.

[Sockethead]

I got the NGKs thanks!

[Vas]

1 step colder are a good idea for boosted cars.

[danewilson77]

These are the ones I have: NGK BKR6EQUP

20k??? You should be getting at a minimum 60k out of a set of plugs...
Mine were replaced well past 100k and they were still good. I don't hear of plugs going bad that soon on BMWs.

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S7 Edge, out

[Sockethead]

1 step colder are a good idea for boosted cars.

I already bought the NGKs I'll definitely consider next time!

[holyc0w]

I adjusted the headlights. It wasn't exactly scientific, but it should do for now.

[Sockethead]

I adjusted the headlights. It wasn't exactly scientific, but it should do for now.

I think Trevor has a DIY around somewhere...

[holyc0w]

There was an issue with the theoretical perfectly level road.

[trancenation]

You can find the NGK BKR6EQUP (AKA: 3199) on Amazon for a little less than $3 a piece when you buy them in packs of 4 directly from amazon. Enjoy them in two days with prime!
https://www.amazon.com/NGK-3199-Spar...ct_top?ie=UTF8

[slater]

20k??? You should be getting at a minimum 60k out of a set of plugs...
Mine were replaced well past 100k and they were still good. I don't hear of plugs going bad that soon on BMWs.

no, a copper plug will generally give it's best performance for about 20K miles. then they taper off. that said, they do conduct better and for how easy it is to replace them, i'm happy to do that.

platinums will last 80-100K miles.

I looked up BK6RE thinking he just forgot to write in the rest of the model and found out about the copper plugs (didn't know they made those). Not sure why anyone would want to use plugs that only last 20k though... it's not like there's going to be a big performance difference. The BK6REQUP are so cheap (I bought them for $6 a piece at Auto Zone I think), totally worth having the ones that last longer.

Learned something either way - didn't know copper plugs existed.

copper's have been around way longer than platinum.

if you read up on the differences between copper and platinum, you'll see that there is a conductivity difference. OEMs use platinum because they last longer, likely through the warranty interval.

I got the NGKs thanks!

which ones did you get? you need all the spark you can get with the SC, so i hope you got the coppers!

You can find the NGK BKR6EQUP (AKA: 3199) on Amazon for a little less than $3 a piece when you buy them in packs of 4 directly from amazon. Enjoy them in two days with prime!
https://www.amazon.com/NGK-3199-Spar...ct_top?ie=UTF8

wow, that's the cheapest i've seen those. dang.