NGK spark plugs feature what is known as trivalent plating. This silver-or-chrome colored finish on the threads is designed to provide corrosion resistance against moisture and chemicals. The coating also acts as a release agent during spark plug removal. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without the use of anti-seize. NGK tech support has received a number of tech calls from installers who have over-tightened spark plugs because of the use of anti-seize. Anti-seize compound can act as a lubricant altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage
car sounds brand new, thank you for the help from 2022! also ive been changing spark plugs without anti seize or dialectric grease for years now, thank you for giving me some proper tips others have never shown me!
Just purchased an 05 R 53 with 125K on it from 2nd owner..well taken care of it appears but I am definitely going to change out the plugs and wires as I don't think it was done for awhile.... Great Vid! That engine is purring after that change. Thanks for explaining everything, it helps tremendously.
My MINI dealer just quoted me $330 for a spark plug change. $50 per plug, and another $30 per for installation. The auto parts store a mile from the dealer has the plugs for less than $10 each . . .
Good video. Try "burping" the air from the coil wires with string next time. Place a small string in the boot. After engaging the metal clip continue to push in the rubber boot as you slowly remove the string. The string should allow the air to escape. Ensure the string isn't clamped on the metal clip. It might work easier.
Great tip. I've done this using dental floss in the past, just didn't have any with me at the time and I just used what was immediately available to me at the time. :)
I have a quick question on the type of plug you're using. I have an R53 WITHOUT the JCW package. I don't understand what you meant by 15% pulley (at 0:57) so I'm not sure if I can use the NGK: BKR7EQUP or should stick with the NGK: BKR6EQUP. I wouldn't mind going with the ones you used, but I don't know if I CAN.
The JCW package includes a supercharger that has a smaller pulley than the stock Cooper S, so the supercharger spins faster at a given engine RPM. This gives you more boost at lower RPMs, as well as an increase of boost at max RPM. Many people elected not to go for the full JCW package, and instead - modify the stock Cooper S supercharger by swapping the stock pulley with a smaller one. Common sizes are 15% and 17%. The percentage is how much the new pulley is smaller than the stock one, so for example a 15% pulley is 15% smaller than the stock one. Some will even install oversized crankshaft pulleys to get even more effect out of their superchargers. You 'can' run the BKR7EQUP spark plug, but if your MINI isn't modified - you won't see any benefits of running this plug. In fact, it may actually run less smoothly and possibly be less fuel efficient than running the stock plugs. The only difference between the BKR7EQUP and stock BKR6EQUP is that the JCW plug is one heat range cooler than stock. This means the JCW plugs dissipates head a little more efficiently than stock. Unless you've got modifications to your fuel/spark map, and are running additional boost from the supercharger (by way of a smaller pulley), I'd stick with the stock BKR6EQUP spark plugs.
Wow. That answered all my questions. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that your videos explain things in a bit more detail than you probably NEED to. Helps guys like me figure things out. Thanks again.
I try to make videos so that someone who is "handy" but perhaps not very experienced working on cars can follow the steps. It might annoy more experienced folks that I explain things the way that I do, but I'd rather be thorough than miss/skip something an inexperienced person might find important. Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it!
Any brand works. AGS dielectric grease works great. I happen to have a bunch of the Ford Motorcraft kind because I get a good deal on Motorcraft parts and supplies at the local dealer. As for the antiseize, I prefer the nickel (I know I used copper in the video) but either one works. The important part is not to glob a ton of it on the threads, just a little bit goes a long way.
Thanks guys. I'm debating on doing this myself for the first time or going to a garage. Looks like a bit of fun from your video so I'm leaning towards buying tools and bits and doing it myself
@@AKJeeper I believe the copper will work best in an extremely hot temperature range over the silver goo like exhaust parts. NGK now produces threads which I believe have a nickel coating so anti seize is not recommended in certain applications.
MINI recommends the followin spark plug replacement intervals: Cooper (non-S): 100,000 miles Cooper S (non John Cooper works): 60,000 miles Cooper S (w/ John Cooper Works package): 30,000 miles
The MINI in the video is a supercharged R53 car. The supercharger makes a whine, which is completely normal. Please see my 0-60 acceleration video and compare the noise with what you are hearing on your car.
The Freedom Forager I generally prefer a 6-pt socket as they usually have better “bite” on stubborn fasteners, but a 12-pt would work just fine so long as the size is correct. 5/8” in the case of these spark plugs. You will also want to use a socket dedicated for use on spark plugs, as it will have a rubber insert that will provide protection over the porcelain section of the spark plug, and will be deep enough to accommodate the entire length of the spark plug.
@@AKJeeper Thanks for giving so much detail. Very helpful. I believe this tool should do the job: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RR7KWXT/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1S731XAYKTTWV&th=1
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I'm not a car guy at all, but I was surprised with how easy this is. Thanks for the video.
Glad this video was helpful for showing you the process. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
NGK spark plugs feature what is known as trivalent plating. This silver-or-chrome colored finish on the threads is designed to provide corrosion resistance against moisture and chemicals. The coating also acts as a release agent during spark plug removal. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without the use of anti-seize. NGK tech support has received a number of tech calls from installers who have over-tightened spark plugs because of the use of anti-seize. Anti-seize compound can act as a lubricant altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage
So, is it recommended?
@@user-yo6cb1sf2n no it's not recommended
@@user-yo6cb1sf2n not with ngk spark plugs
car sounds brand new, thank you for the help from 2022! also ive been changing spark plugs without anti seize or dialectric grease for years now, thank you for giving me some proper tips others have never shown me!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the help. I was able to change my ignition coils and spark plugs very easily. Keep up the good work
Just purchased an 05 R 53 with 125K on it from 2nd owner..well taken care of it appears but I am definitely going to change out the plugs and wires as I don't think it was done for awhile.... Great Vid! That engine is purring after that change. Thanks for explaining everything, it helps tremendously.
Did yours start to make a little whine
Great Video, very straight to the point and I appreciate the easy steps. Thank you!
Nice comprehensive video thanks!
Nice job with the video AK. Keep turning those wrenches! Take it easy. -Glen
Thanks for the kind words! I've got more videos in the pipeline, I just need to get over having my butt being kicked by illnesses.
My MINI dealer just quoted me $330 for a spark plug change. $50 per plug, and another $30 per for installation. The auto parts store a mile from the dealer has the plugs for less than $10 each . . .
lmao
Yeah. Thats how a business makes money.
Good video. Try "burping" the air from the coil wires with string next time. Place a small string in the boot. After engaging the metal clip continue to push in the rubber boot as you slowly remove the string. The string should allow the air to escape. Ensure the string isn't clamped on the metal clip. It might work easier.
Great tip. I've done this using dental floss in the past, just didn't have any with me at the time and I just used what was immediately available to me at the time. :)
Great vid.... Question what would case the boot to vibrate? thanks
Thanks bud!
hello, how much does the tightening torque with the grease in the thread correspond to? thank you
I have a quick question on the type of plug you're using.
I have an R53 WITHOUT the JCW package. I don't understand what you meant by 15% pulley (at 0:57) so I'm not sure if I can use the NGK: BKR7EQUP or should stick with the NGK: BKR6EQUP.
I wouldn't mind going with the ones you used, but I don't know if I CAN.
The JCW package includes a supercharger that has a smaller pulley than the stock Cooper S, so the supercharger spins faster at a given engine RPM. This gives you more boost at lower RPMs, as well as an increase of boost at max RPM.
Many people elected not to go for the full JCW package, and instead - modify the stock Cooper S supercharger by swapping the stock pulley with a smaller one. Common sizes are 15% and 17%. The percentage is how much the new pulley is smaller than the stock one, so for example a 15% pulley is 15% smaller than the stock one. Some will even install oversized crankshaft pulleys to get even more effect out of their superchargers.
You 'can' run the BKR7EQUP spark plug, but if your MINI isn't modified - you won't see any benefits of running this plug. In fact, it may actually run less smoothly and possibly be less fuel efficient than running the stock plugs. The only difference between the BKR7EQUP and stock BKR6EQUP is that the JCW plug is one heat range cooler than stock. This means the JCW plugs dissipates head a little more efficiently than stock. Unless you've got modifications to your fuel/spark map, and are running additional boost from the supercharger (by way of a smaller pulley), I'd stick with the stock BKR6EQUP spark plugs.
Wow. That answered all my questions. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that your videos explain things in a bit more detail than you probably NEED to. Helps guys like me figure things out. Thanks again.
I try to make videos so that someone who is "handy" but perhaps not very experienced working on cars can follow the steps. It might annoy more experienced folks that I explain things the way that I do, but I'd rather be thorough than miss/skip something an inexperienced person might find important. Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it!
Exactly! Keep up the good work.
the pulley of super charger was reduced because this form the super charger blow more air bar/ psi (more performance)
Does the anti seize or dialelectric grease have to be specific or do I just have to pick up anti seize and diaelectric grease
It's all the same, any name brand will work fine. Though we all have our favorite dielectric grease flavors, I like AGS: amzn.to/2Ed3NWa
Any brand works. AGS dielectric grease works great. I happen to have a bunch of the Ford Motorcraft kind because I get a good deal on Motorcraft parts and supplies at the local dealer. As for the antiseize, I prefer the nickel (I know I used copper in the video) but either one works. The important part is not to glob a ton of it on the threads, just a little bit goes a long way.
Thanks guys.
I'm debating on doing this myself for the first time or going to a garage. Looks like a bit of fun from your video so I'm leaning towards buying tools and bits and doing it myself
@@AKJeeper I believe the copper will work best in an extremely hot temperature range over the silver goo like exhaust parts. NGK now produces threads which I believe have a nickel coating so anti seize is not recommended in certain applications.
Do all r53 use same spark plug
I did this used these ones on my s and now it whines that normal ?
How can you tell when this service is needed ?
MINI recommends the followin spark plug replacement intervals:
Cooper (non-S): 100,000 miles
Cooper S (non John Cooper works): 60,000 miles
Cooper S (w/ John Cooper Works package): 30,000 miles
How do you know if you have jcw pack?
Are these ok for the 04 s super charged I did and now my car makes a little whine
The MINI in the video is a supercharged R53 car. The supercharger makes a whine, which is completely normal. Please see my 0-60 acceleration video and compare the noise with what you are hearing on your car.
what good sparks for an r 50 mini 2006? i need to change them
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs lol I Guess Not Sure... I’ve Bought Them For Three Cars...
@@streetlife8244 thanks 🙂
I use NGK Laser Platinum 3199 (BKR6EQUP) on R50 models. The NGK Iridium IX 6418 (BKR6EIX) also works quite well.
Is this a 12-point 14mm socket that you're using?
The Freedom Forager It is a 5/8” spark plug socket (6-point).
@@AKJeeper Hmmm, I have a 2006 r50 and can't seem to find anywhere online which is the proper socket... a 6 point or a 12 point. Do you have any idea?
The Freedom Forager I generally prefer a 6-pt socket as they usually have better “bite” on stubborn fasteners, but a 12-pt would work just fine so long as the size is correct. 5/8” in the case of these spark plugs. You will also want to use a socket dedicated for use on spark plugs, as it will have a rubber insert that will provide protection over the porcelain section of the spark plug, and will be deep enough to accommodate the entire length of the spark plug.
@@AKJeeper Thanks for giving so much detail. Very helpful. I believe this tool should do the job: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RR7KWXT/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1S731XAYKTTWV&th=1
sadly very poor sound
NGK recommends not to use the anti seize grease as the threads are coated and using the grease will affect the torque value needed to tighten them.