Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Hey guys, looking at changing my spark plugs but have come across a few questions. My mate is able to source Bosch Platinum +4 F7LTCR for cheap/almost free, the manual states F7LDCR, but he said he is unable to find them. Looking at a plug designation table the LTCR is 3 prong and the LDCR is 2 prong. Would these make a difference at all? Are there other brands/types which would be good/better? I have a 93 540i with an m60b40. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 just call up brake and trans or repco or something and see what they have got listed. if its not the same as what they list DONT USE THEM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Would have 3 prongs is better than 2- but no expert the M60 also takes NGK (BKR 6 EK) http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=12&fg=05 I too am looking at changing my plugs- same car as you know From memory Repro did NGK for $13 each, Super cheap is about $90 for set of 8, Segidans still waiting for their shipment of plugs to arrive Let me know what u do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Bosch +4 platinum=long life plugs= more expensive than standard (F7LDCR) BMW service garage in town quoted me $360 for changing plugs, $34/ plug Pretty safe bet these would be the long life platinum plugs- so pretty expensive Perhaps ring a bmw service place and ask if the plugs are suitable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Bosch +4 platinum=long life plugs= more expensive than standard (F7LDCR) BMW service garage in town quoted me $360 for changing plugs, $34/ plug Pretty safe bet these would be the long life platinum plugs- so pretty expensive Perhaps ring a bmw service place and ask if the plugs are suitable Hey, my mate and I tried some F7LDCR, he can get me a set of 8 for $20. So that's me, will let you know how well they run etc once i've swapped them out. Ian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 Hey, my mate and I tried some F7LDCR, he can get me a set of 8 for $20. So that's me, will let you know how well they run etc once i've swapped them out. Ian DArn that's cheap- yeah let ,e know know you go, I'd grab a set for that $ if possible. Presume you mean you are trying the F7LTCR you originally stated- as the F7LDCR are the recommended sp's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 DArn that's cheap- yeah let ,e know know you go, I'd grab a set for that $ if possible. Presume you mean you are trying the F7LTCR you originally stated- as the F7LDCR are the recommended sp's sorry mate, yea, F7LTCR, I could score you some, where abouts you live? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 One Tree Hill- so your running ok, power and idling good then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 One Tree Hill- so your running ok, power and idling good then? replacing this tuesday when I have time, I work all weekend/a few days during week and have uni during the week also. Tuesday are off. I will let you know around then. I work in Onehunga, so we could sort something out. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 Awesome Ian, be interesting to see how you (car) go (goes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Awesome Ian, be interesting to see how you (car) go (goes) Car runs sweet as, no probs, still goes very well, feels like it runs better/performs better, but i'm unsure if my mind is telling me what I want to think. Let me know if you're still keen. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Yeah still keen- $20 for was it can't go wrong at that price I should PM you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Yeah still keen- $20 for was it can't go wrong at that price I should PM you Yea, throw me a PM when you want to get them sorted out. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
