Spark Plug Change DIY - N63 V8

Ryan5034 · 03-22-2020, 10:01 AM

You are on the right track. Seems like most prefer the "eldor" brand of coils, but I bought Bosch and they work fine.

Be advised that engine will likely need some additional work. Before starting on plugs read up on the turbo oil lines, turbo oil return cover, and the PCV system. I would replace it all if you are tearing it apart.

Oil burning is an issue as well, that's a whole other topic. I like my 2011 X5 V8, but it takes a lot of parts and time. Learn how to turn a wrench. :-)

jaymus · 03-22-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan5034

Learn how to turn a wrench. :-)

I ain't scared

But maybe I should be from what I'm reading.

Ryan5034 · 03-22-2020, 10:16 AM

Little bit of patience and reading you'll be fine. Post more if you need help.

jaymus · 03-28-2020, 04:04 PM

So I replaced the plugs and coils without much issue. As I mentioned previously, I just got this 2011 X5 50i and the plugs I pulled out were ngk 97506 (ngk ir silzkbr8d8s printed on the plug). Looking them up, they aren’t listed as fitting this engine. Did the previous owner made mods that I wasn’t aware of? I can’t swear to it, but it seems slightly sluggish from a dead stop. The new ones are Bosch from fcpeuro.

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Ryan5034 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Fargo, ND iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 xdrive50 [0.00] [0.00] 2011 BMW X5 xdrive 50 [0.00] 1964 Chevrolet Bel-Air [0.00]	You are on the right track. Seems like most prefer the "eldor" brand of coils, but I bought Bosch and they work fine. Be advised that engine will likely need some additional work. Before starting on plugs read up on the turbo oil lines, turbo oil return cover, and the PCV system. I would replace it all if you are tearing it apart. Oil burning is an issue as well, that's a whole other topic. I like my 2011 X5 V8, but it takes a lot of parts and time. Learn how to turn a wrench. :-)
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03-22-2020, 10:16 AM	#47
Ryan5034 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Fargo, ND iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 xdrive50 [0.00] [0.00] 2011 BMW X5 xdrive 50 [0.00] 1964 Chevrolet Bel-Air [0.00]	Little bit of patience and reading you'll be fine. Post more if you need help.
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03-28-2020, 04:04 PM	#48
jaymus Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	So I replaced the plugs and coils without much issue. As I mentioned previously, I just got this 2011 X5 50i and the plugs I pulled out were ngk 97506 (ngk ir silzkbr8d8s printed on the plug). Looking them up, they aren’t listed as fitting this engine. Did the previous owner made mods that I wasn’t aware of? I can’t swear to it, but it seems slightly sluggish from a dead stop. The new ones are Bosch from fcpeuro.
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