DIY Replacing BMW Spark plugs -- E36 M3

http://www.AutoWerksofAmerica.com Replacing BMW spark plugs is one of the easiest things you can do. This video uses an E36 M3 to show you how.

Take off the trim cover by first removing the caps that cover the 10mm nuts. Note that the caps are fragile. Remove the nuts and then take off the oil filler cap to remove the trim cover. Replace the oil filler cap.

Remove the ignition coils in two steps. Lift up on the harness plug clip with a screwdriver and then remove the two bolts to take out the coil. Keep each coil in the same order to reinstall them in the same respective cylinders.

Remove the plugs with a ratchet and socket. When you remove them you can check for foul plugs. "Reading the plugs" can provide clues about how your engine is running.

REFER TO OUR FOUL PLUGS RESOURCE http://tinyurl.com/FoulPlugs and compare your plugs.

Apply a little anti-seize compound to the threads. When you put the plugs in and be sure that you don't over tighten them. Refer to a Bentley manual for the proper torque specification.

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[theonlyraybenz]

Thank you very much for the reply... was a little worried there about applying it... any particular brand of anti-seize you prefer ?

[AutoWerksofAmerica]

@theonlyraybenz Whatever quality product is available in your area. I use Permatex.

[theonlyraybenz]

what did you mean by it's awful to use anti-seize compound on the threads of the plug ?? ~use or don't use~ thank you Germany

[AutoWerksofAmerica]

@theonlyraybenz "helpful" - It is a best practice to use anti-seize compound on spark plugs, especially when installing in an aluminum head.

[Jetubeb]

do you have any videos of how to mount the radiator on a e46? 2002 325xi

[AutoWerksofAmerica]

@Jetubeb I'm afraid we do not. However, I have favorited a video from cs221vids demonstrating a radiator change on a 7-series. Procedures for the 3-series are very similar.

[adminlvieira]

3:35 anti... what? never have heard of that maneuver , to install plugs... please explain why ...

thanks

[25rsboy]

good vid.  a little dab will do ya