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F56 Guide - How to change your spark plugs

44K views 18 replies 8 participants last post by  mvt888  
Helpful when the time comes.....no anti-seize on the new plugs though? I always do that!
 
Well, use of anti-seize is optional I suppose. All my BMW's have aluminum heads & I can promise you that I would have had a lot of stuck spark plugs over the years without anti-seize. It's true torque values will be off a bit but I didn't see a torque wrench in that video. Torque on spark plugs is not critical...just need to be tight! Just a very light coat will help prevent seizing. Works great in lugs for wheels also. Very helpful video though.
 
Be REALLY careful when you use anti sieze on wheel lugs. You can easily overtighten those, which causes the bolt to stretch, which is not good.
I agree. :laugh: