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      07-04-2018, 02:43 PM   #1
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Bmw Spark Plugs Vs Bosch

CHANGED PLUGS at 48,200 and even though I found many post saying to go NGK or BMW OEM - I went with the Bosch Part # ZR5TPP33-S

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They look the same with the exception : BMW R6 / Bosch R8 although the part numbers are the same.


I doubt I will be able to tell the difference -- wonder if there really is.

Bosch cost half of the BMW labeled plugs and then if you factor in the FCP Euro warranty - about 75% less.
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      07-07-2018, 11:05 AM   #2
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Those plugs aren’t identical. Notice one is longer than the other.
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      07-17-2018, 04:26 PM   #3
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The OE BMW plug looks longer to me too.
How does it run with Bosch plugs.Mike Miller always advises using BMW plugs to ensure a smooth running engine.
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      07-17-2018, 04:28 PM   #4
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NGK if you are running a tune one step colder with a .20 gap
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      07-17-2018, 05:05 PM   #5
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The OE BMW plug looks longer to me too.
How does it run with Bosch plugs.Mike Miller always advises using BMW plugs to ensure a smooth running engine.
If there is a difference - I can't tell.

If they go bad - back to FCP EURO they will go. Since I am changing them pre-50K and I am running stock -- I doubt there will ever be an issue.
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If there is a difference - I can't tell.

If they go bad - back to FCP EURO they will go. Since I am changing them pre-50K and I am running stock -- I doubt there will ever be an issue.
Thanks. Good information to have when my car needs plugs.
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      07-18-2018, 04:41 PM   #7
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Is it just me who doesn't trust Bosch after the whole debacle with their ignition coils in the E90/E92's? By 38k miles, I had to swap out 2 coils on my N54 335i. It was a known problem with Bosch coils and everyone I knew who had an N54 had the same issue and all converted over to Delphi.
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If there is a difference - I can't tell.

If they go bad - back to FCP EURO they will go. Since I am changing them pre-50K and I am running stock -- I doubt there will ever be an issue.
Hey i bought the same plugs and wanted to know if you had any issues. I as well am stock
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      05-24-2019, 10:59 PM   #9
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Just put em in my car too...
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Been over a Year

No issues on these Bosch Plugs -- but I am ALL STOCK.
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