How to replace Spark plugs N20 528i BMW (2.0 turbo) Detailed guide 2012-2018
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- Here is a detailed guide for replacing your spark plugs in your 2.0 liter BMW. This guide will provide you with step by step instructions including the tools and parts needed to complete this scope of work. Below is a list of tools and parts if you need to purchase anything in advance.
Spark plug gapping tool
www.amazon.com...
Ignition Coil set of 4 (ACDelco)
www.amazon.com...
NGK Spark plugs
www.amazon.com...
14MM spark plug socket w/ swivel
www.amazon.com...
14MM spark plug socket standard
www.amazon.com...
3/8 Extension set (price better in a set)
www.amazon.com...
3/8 Ratchet wrench
www.amazon.com...
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This is how you create a tutorial video. Anyone can follow this one. Thanks for showing how it really should be done. Great details and you didn't talk too fast.
This wass one of the best repair videos I've seen on TH-cam; made it VERY easy to be able to feel confident w/ changing your own spark plugs
I used this video to help me avoid getting scammed by mechanics while i was out of my home state and needed work done. u made it look easy thanks again my guy.
Literally saved me 500 dollars… thanks a lot
Your very welcome 🤗
Dido this is definitely the best car repair vid I’ve ever seen
Thank you brother, I was able to replace the spark plugs on my F10. I would like to add that none of the hoses had to be removed before taking off the engine cover. All I had to do was take the plenum hoses off the cover (4 plastic clips in total), pop the cover open, and then it lifts and slides right out.
In any event, this was very helpful. Again, thank you.
Very useful observation. 😂
Hi I just completed my spark plug change and my air filter change. Your video helped me lots. Thank you for such a detailed video and the car drives like a dream, from South Africa. Mileage on my car is 101000 km.
Thank you for the kind feedback 😊
You are most welcome! Keep it up!
did you have to change the gap on the new spark plugs or the come with preset gap?
That was a very well done video. I can't believe how much the shop wants for such an easy job
Thank you for the feedback.
Exactly. I laughed when they told me. I saw the price of the products and wondered how much labor time are you spending on a four cylinder
thank you so much. I love learning and doing whatever work I can. I saw NGK advices against use anti seize as it throws off torque spec ratios. but I’ve always done it and never had issues.
Very helpful and thorough video. Thanks!
Amazing and very thorough instructions! Thank you!
hey awesome video and very clear, but when you say air releases from lines, is that bad for the car ? just curious before i start doing my spark plugs
Thank you for your helpful information.
from pusan,South Korea.i have same car.
Thanks so much for this video and the links to the parts. You were very clear and concise. I appreciate you.
I agree. Thanks 😊
Awesome job, man! Thanks for sharing.
I don't have a BMW was just curious about the procedure in Euro cars. 12 Point ( 9/16 SAE) or 14 ( Metric ) deep socket and 18 ft-lbs.@ the plugs. Excellent video Two Thumbs Up
Great video. Very helpful. Easy replacement with the use of this video.
Man you just Saved me a Lot of money well done video!!!!
This thing is absolutely a must for the 4 cylinder as well. I have a 428i and the standard 14mm socket will not work. It will not come off the plug after installing. No way to get it back off there. Have to loosen and remove the plug. I just ordered mine and on hold until the swivel arrives.
Excellent video! Thanks for the links as well...I've already ordered most of the products listed. I noticed I had some oil dripping out of the two plenum lines for some reason. Any idea what that could indicate? I'm letting them drain overnight. I'm replacing the plugs due to more than normal engine vibration. Thanks in advance!
The hoses may just be part of the engines ventilation (pcv valve) which is common for oil to be presents on these hoses. Replacing the valve if equipped is part of a vehicle’s regular maintenance.
I'll look into it. Thanks@@TweekerDan1984
This is very helpful. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations on cleaning and maintaining ignition coil packs, while changing spark plugs? Saw some videos where people trying to clean with intake valve cleaner
@Rain Man you are very welcome, thank you for the feedback. As for the coil packs, I like the Way from down with just water in a rag and then I use dielectric grease where the spark plug goes into the coil. Not everyone uses the dielectric grease. It is more of a personal preference.
@TweekerDan1984 I've changed the spark plugs over the weekend, just followed your instructions. While changing I noticed 2 odd things that shocked me. My car was always serviced by BMW service centers and no one touched the engine bay. First the two of the spark plugs were not tight. I could just unscrew with my fingers. And second, one of the ignition coil was inserted incorrectly, so that it's barely touching the plugs. The rubber ring on top of the coil pack was squeezed out half way, which made it sit loose.
My guess is that, stealership wanted me to come back after last oil change with some misfire complaints?
Hey great video I was able to change my spark plugs with your video but now I have like a burning smell coming from the engine and light white smoke when I come to a stop, do you know where I could have gone wrong !
Valve cover
I have this same exact vehicle and it’s a good vehicle over all but recently my check engine light just popped up and I have no clue why it just stays solid orange but the car turns on and runs just fine so I honestly don’t know what it could be🤷🏽♂️. If you have like any tips towards what it could be would appreciate it for sure .
@Mathias Vega Most auto parts stores will scan your vehicle for free and let you know the code for why the check engine light is on. If you have your vehicle scanned and share the code I may be able to assist. If you were having no symptoms with your vehicle, the check engine light could be illuminated by something as simple as not having your gas cap on properly.
very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to share
@Michael your very welcome, thank you for your feedback. 😊
Please do 😊
@@TweekerDan1984 am in Washington state as well I got the same bmw as you my drivetrain is malfunction and I don’t knw what to do are where to bring it to get fix and plus I live in Friday Harbor and mechanic shop here don’t work on European car
@ZZo876 hello there 👋🏼 looks like your about 100 miles from us. Has the drivetrain continued to malfunction or did it pop up once and go away? I have had this issue occur in the past when it was really wet outside.
@@TweekerDan1984 so it’s going on and out my computer on it and it’s telling that I need a crankshaft
Nice video. I noticed that you did not mention the spark plug gap. Did you check the spark plug gap prior to recording the video? Just curious.
You don’t gap iridium plugs
@Charles Snyder I totally missed this🥲 as @Mathew Fry mentioned iridium plugs will come pre-gapped and if by chance you needed iridium plugs to be gapped differently due to performance modifications these plugs have a slightly different gapping method so that the iridium from the plug isn’t accidentally removed.
500$ for something so easy is crazy
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for saving me a butt load of money
Your welcome 🙏
I am going to try this. I need a tune up in my 2013 528. It doesn’t look overly hard for the price you pay at the shops.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
TweekerDan1984 thanks
Maybe a stupid question but when I hold the spark plug vertically the copper crush washer falls off? … I’m scared that it will fall into the engine. Do you have a trick for this?
Definitely not a stupid question, you could use dielectric grease or anti seize to hold it in place, I would consider replacing to plug.
Great video my brother going do my own sparks 👍👍
My 528i vibrates when coming to a stop. (At a red light or a stop sign, and im pretty sure it does it while in park as well) would that be because the spark plugs and ignition coils are bad?
Tnank you for your nice video
It is very usefull
God bless you
Very clear instructions! Subscribed! Looking forward to see what other things you've done on your F10!
@Xiao Guo thank you for subscribing, I appreciate you 🤙🏼
Better than most. You almost made it too simple! Thanks 😊
Thanks for the video. When replacing spark plugs, do you need to replace coils as well? off topic question from this video. What should be normal running temp? on my 2016 528i it runs just below 250.. is that OK? any recommendations?
@Charcomusic apologies for the delayed response. Normal operating temperature is usually between 195° to 220° give or take. You should not need to replace the coils at the same time as the spark plugs. But I highly recommend using the NGK iridium spark plugs. Hopefully this information helps, cheers! Also I have links for some of the items needed to do the work in the description. Including the tool required for replacing the spark plugs.
@@TweekerDan1984 did you even gap the spark plugs or it wasn’t even necessary?
@M J your OEM plugs for this vehicle will come pre-gapped, I recommend NGK plugs. Hopefully this info is helpful: customizing the iridium spark plug gap would only be necessary if installing them on a radically tuned car, also gapping the Iridium plug requires a specific method to avoid accidentally removing the small amount of iridium on the plug.
@@TweekerDan1984 thank you that helps
Thx for video. I have a 2016 228i, I’m wondering if the 14mm & 3/8 wrenches & sockets will fit mine as well?
I checked and yes they will fit, I shared a link in the description if you are interested in supporting our channel? It is the best price that I could find on Amazon.
Great video. My son has a 2016 528i that broke down on him while traveling this past weekend. When it happened he said that he accelerated to pass a car when he got a warning light that his drive train wasn't functioning and his car started shaking or riding rough.
He had it towed to a local BMW dealership and they called him today and told him he needed new coils and plugs and quoted him just over $1000 to fix.
After watching your video we are going to do the work ourselves and I have a couple of questions
a) when plugs and coils fail, is it common to initiate a drive train warning and cause the car to shake or riđe rough? When he told me about the drive train warning my first thought was maybe its the transmission.
b) are all 528i models equipped with the 4 cylinder turbo motor?
Thanks for your help.
@Troy Martz I’ve actually had this happen to me multiple times after accelerating quickly from a stop. It is possible for the the coils to cause a very rough idle if any of them fail. You could replace the spark plugs and see if that corrects your issue before jumping to replace the coil packs. When replacing the plugs definitely get NGK plugs and you will need a special spark plug socket in which I added a link for in the description below. Newer model 528 bmws have a turbo, is your BMW equipped with xdrive?
@@TweekerDan1984 mines is it's a 2015 and I went through this. It was the coil pack on cylinder 3. Now it just happened again a few days ago and I got the same drivetrain warnings I did before with the rough idle. I put my OBD on it and this time it is cylinder 2.. First time I was in comfort mode on the highway when I accelerated to pass someone when it first happened. This time I was in sport mode. Smh
@@TweekerDan1984 Thanks for responding. If the xdrive is the one with different modes, I think one of them is sport mode, then yes.
@@troymartz7196 did you ever try changing both the spark plugs and ignition coils?
@@jae2482 no, it looks pretty straight forward though. The problem turned out to be a recall issue so it was all taken care of by BMW.
Would you recommend replacing just the spark plugs at 60k miles or both the plugs, and ignition coil?
Just the spark plugs 👍
I don't know why but some people just like to waste money and include the coils in their preventative maintenance. They don't fail commonly, but when they do they are easy to troubleshoot and replace.
Awesome detailed video dude!
Thank you.
Great video - one of the best👍👍😀
@Jodi Aboujaoude thank you 😊
Thank you for this video. I have a 2015 528i. My plenum doesn't have those vacuum hoses to undo. But there is something on the right side securing it in place. I'm so confused 🤦🏾♂️
The plenum may have plastic hooks that slide forward and backwards. If you do not see these hooks check for any side bolts most likely 10mm. If there are no bolts or plastic hooks it should pull straight up. The tension fasteners can be a bit sticky sometimes.
@@TweekerDan1984 thank you for replying. I believe there is a bolt of some sort on the right side. On the left side where you disconnected those hoses, it slides out easily with no obstruction. I'm try again to see if there is a 10mm nut
@@TweekerDan1984 I checked again with no luck. I made a thread on a forum with photos of you don't mind having a look. f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1782047
Do you have to change the gap on new spark plugs before installing them or is it already pre-gapped? What is the standard gap and what tools would you use to measure and adjust gap? Thanks,
The gap will be listed on the sticker with the vehicles information. The plugs will come pre-gapped. Here is a link for the tool. www.amazon.com/dp/B07P1FD1MQ/?tag=tweekerdan198-20.
Great video.
Do you have a video on oil changes?
Dielectric grease should be applied to the insulator part of the spar plug, it is not supposed to make contact between the terminal and the coil.
Question, do you have to set the sparkplugs gaps or they already pre-set?
Great question, they are pre-set.
So if you disconnect the battery, and change spark plugs/coils, what do you need to do to ensure the computers retain their programming and get updated with the new maintenance information?
@GroovyCachinDude when disconnecting the battery just be gentle with the cables. There are no extended measures to ensure keeping the computer programming. The only change you’ll need to do is that you will want to go into your onboard computer and there should be an area where you can select the service that has been completed. Also I would also like to add that it is not completely necessary to actually disconnect the battery, I alway recommend disconnecting the battery as a safety measure. When creating these videos I try to create them so that even someone who may not consider them selves mechanically inclined could try to tackle this task.
there is no maintenance information for plugs in idrive
Very helpful thanks !!
I have a 2011 528i what kinda spark plugs I need is it a certain brand I was told it was a certain one ?
You will want NGK which is OEM. Cheers!
@young millz I shared links in the description for the parts and tools used in the video. Here is a link for the spark plugs. NGK Spark plugs
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQH2QAN/?tag=TweekerDan198-20
Is there a way I can reach out to you about this process?
@Jae Yes you may reach out through Instagram also at @Tweekerdan1984
Thx u from A.T.L......
Is the grease needed or just recommend
Mainly a recommendation👍
Do you have a link for coil packs? I had #2&3 misfires and it’s barely running. I changed all of the pugs and it didn’t help.
I do not have a link but if you let me know the year make and model of your car including the engine size I could provide you with one.
@@TweekerDan1984 it’s a 2013 528i. I actually swapped the coil packs and that didn’t fix it either. I’m getting random misfire code. Says 2-3-4 misfire and random. I cleaned the mass airflow sensor. I don’t know what else to do. Any suggestions?
Awesome show !!
Good job 😀
@Chrisisgay thank you 😊 hope you found this helpful.
Why did you disconnect the battery?
I always recommend disconnecting the battery for those who are not familiar with automotive work. It is just a safety precaution.
@TweekerDan1984 I see, and I was under the impression that you would have to recode certain things in the car by disconnecting the battery. Thank you for your reply.
So I need help which one do I get for my 2013 528i and I need too replace Coils
Here are the plugs coil and tool. I recommend the AcDelco coils.
Ignition coils
www.amazon.com/dp/B077NMMF5H/?tag=tweekerdan198-20
NGK Spark plugs
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQH2QAN/?tag=TweekerDan198-20
14MM spark plug socket w/ swivel
www.amazon.com/dp/B07RR84RXB/?tag=TweekerDan198-20
Hope these help.
@@TweekerDan1984 I replaced the sparks and coils my car still say Drivetrain malfunction
@Hotbkoy. Ant have you replaced anything else recently? I met up with one of my followers and scanned his car for a system malfunction warning on the display and it happen to be that he missed reinstalling a ground wire during previous work. Are you by chance local here in Washington?
@@TweekerDan1984 nah I just did that only , nope I’m in LA as of right now
@@TweekerDan1984 I might have the same problem
Thanks
Are these 4 cylinders reliable?????
This has been a very smooth and reliable car for our family. Maintenance can be expensive but we have had good experiences.
Do you have to disconnect only negative battery terminal??
Yes, with the keys out of range of the vehicle carefully removing just the negative works.
Most sources, including the spark plug manufacturer, recommend NOT using anti-seize.
I did read that as well, out of personal experience on these heads I’ve used anti seize to prevent damaging the plug threads.
I think anti-seize would be important when as the spark plug threads are steel, and the engine head is aluminum. Different metal types is the main reason for using anti-seize grease.
@@GroovyCachinDude exactly
Some ones still gonna cross thread them 😂🤩
Goodmorning, How can I order some of these parts for my car?.
@Carlton Brooks I shared links for some of the exact parts in the description. Another route is to take note of the year make model and share them with your local parts store or use some of the online filters available. Amazon has a foyer where you can add a vehicle to your garage and then your parts that come up within your search should only be parts for that particular vehicle. Hope this helps. If you need any help let me know your vehicle details and I would help point you in the correct direction.
Did you check the gap of plugs ?
I did double check the gap on each spark plug but NGK plugs will come pre-gapped.
because sometimes spark plugs are bent because of inappopriate handling.
@@TweekerDan1984 Do you know what the recommended gap is for these spark plugs in this car?
Good job 🎉🎉🎉🎉
can you torque with the 14 MM spark plug socket w/swivel?
Frank F it is less actuate with swivels and long extensions. They do not need to be extremely tight.
My apologies I realized after reading this again that my answer was unclear. If you do not have the swivel at a crazy angle it is perfectly fine to torque the spark plugs while using a socket w/ swivel.
Which part # for Ngk plugs?
@Daniel Medrano hello, I shared the exact parts and tools in the description. I did try to copy and past them for you but for some reason youtube is not allowing me to copy the link.
@@TweekerDan1984 I found the info, thank you so much
@Daniel Medrano your very welcome. If you are interested in doing a giveaway for an Xbox bundle here on my channel 👍 th-cam.com/video/AmBV-qPAvaM/w-d-xo.html
Why does it need a flexible socket head?
Hi there @Inf Adel It does not need to be a flexible socket, although if you have a choice between the flexible and straight socket the flexible socket can make things easier for you. Also I shared both socket types in the description in case that is helpful.
@@TweekerDan1984 Yeah. I typed the question right before the part in the video you said it wasn't necessary for a 4 cylinder. lol Thank you for the video.
@@infadel885 your very welcome.
Is the threading on the original sparkplug bigger or longer?
Not sure what you mean by bigger or longer, The replacement plug was the exact same as the replacement. If you purchase NGK brand the plug will be an exact fit and will also be pre gapped. If the plug you ordered is not the same as what you removed I would not install it because you may have received the incorrect part.
@@TweekerDan1984 sorry, it must have been my eyes because the video looked like the new spark plug was not consistent with the original spark plug. It was probably the grease playing tricks on me eyes. Apologies, & excellent video.
@@SN-rp3kk thank you for the compliment. Feel free to subscribe, I post a wide variety of videos but we also make videos for our BMWs. If you ever have any questions I’m glad to help.
I have a 2015 528i
BMW.. that socket did not work!!! What the hell do I use to get it out!!!
The 14mm socket I have listed should be what you need, is it possible they sent the wrong socket? Does your specify being a 14mm?
@@TweekerDan1984 it's 14mm... I hate BMW
@GrandMarquisLS09 if you purchase the 12.14 mm socket and it is not working then it is possible that someone previously installed the incorrect spark plugs. Can you see down in the hole so that you can tell whether or not a 12 point spark plug is installed?
@GrandMarquisLS09 you would not be able to get a standard spark plug socket down in the hole but you may be able to get a standard sized non-impact, thin walled socket down in the hole.
@TweekerDan1984 it's because the rubber boot of the coils got stuck in all 4 cylinders. Classic BMW engineering!
What plugs and are they pre gapped?
@Thomas Tague if you went with NGK they will be pre gapped. I shared the part for this motor in the description but if you have a different make and model let me know and I will share with you what part you would need. Hope this helps.👍
Where did u get the socket ?
I shared a link in the description, I had to purchase it online.
So no gap clearance ?
Plugs should come pre gapped, I know NGK plugs will come pre gapped and they are my trusted brand. You can double check them. You would want them at Stock -> 0.031-0.032 or 0.8mm. Hope it helps.
Damn they was tryna charge me 1000 for this easy job
I have this car same Color would a bad spark plug cause it to not start I mean no click not even try to start
Do the lights come? Windows or stereo function normally?
@Darryl Bunch, to answer your question a bad spark plug would not be your issue of it doesn’t even try to start.
@@TweekerDan1984 when I press the starts button the accessories come on then shut right back off
@@TweekerDan1984 ima have it towed to dealer tomorrow
The n20 isn’t a twin turbo , it’s a single turbo with twin scrolls
Good catch! Honest mistake, my car is the twin turbo and I said twin turbo out of habit.
To learn this car actually is a twin scroll setup and not really an dual twin turbo setup
@Maurice Mcghee, Yes I was mistaken, we also have the 7 series twin turbo.
@@TweekerDan1984 many are but most people wouldn't even notice it honestly. Unless you upgraded your motor. I have a 528i xdrive but I keep having the normal drivetrain malfunction problem and trying to figure exactly what the problem is. Can be a headache
I don’t think it’s a good idea to disconnect the battery. Bad things happen!
I very much agree, these (IBS) Intelligent Battery Sensor can be finicky. It was only mentioned as per manufacturers recommendation.
Not a twin turbo
Agreed, I accidentally said that because we also had the Alpina B7 which is one of the most exciting vehicles I have owned.
These are not twin turbo, the 4 cylinder is a single turbo. 335/435 are twin turbo
Honest mistake, my car is the twin turbo and I said twin turbo out of habit.
Great video! Thanks