How to Change and Gap BMW N55 Spark Plugs

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After watching this video you will know how to change and gap the spark plugs in your N55 BMW. This replacement and upgrade to the NGK spark plugs will also give you better engine performance and reliability.
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Performing a spark plug change on the n55 BMW's is a relatively quick job. On the m235i it took 20 mins for gapping and 30-45 mins for the actual replacement. The interval is 50 - 60,00 miles. Hopefully, if you have a misfire, your check engine light comes on so you know if it's the spark plug or ignition coil.
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00:00 Intro
00:43 Spark Plug change Interval
00:54 Diagnosing & Symptoms of a misfire
01:47 Spark plug Tools
01: 53 Proper Gap & Gapping Procedure
03:15 Accessing the ignition coils and spark plugs
04:47 IMPORTANT Tip
05:08 Proper Spark Plug Socket
05:18 Plug Change
05:42 Spark Plug Torque
06:11 Close up view
06:45 Give yourself a shoutout
07:59 Spark plug examination and comparison
08:19 Strut Bar and Panel Reinstallation
08:45 Strut Bar Torque
10:09 My assistant
10: 39 If problems persist...
11:11 Closing thoughts

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@motorcyclesformentalhealth78 2 года назад

I cannot thank you enough for the content that you provide for the F22 community. Before owning my 2015 M235i I hadn't worked on a car since I was in highschool, but watching your DIY guides gave me the confidence to get our of my comfort zone. I installed a VRSF charge pipe with the help of my partner following your DIY and I just did my spark plugs and coils today. Without your detailed guidance I would have been in way over my head. You are a legend!

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

Thank you. 🙏 You give me too much credit, you did all the hard work and should congratulate yourself. I'm very happy that you shared that and hope other videos help in the future as well. 🤜🤛

@nofilter2091 3 года назад

Fritz, I'm really loving your channel. This is another great DETAILED video on how to do it correctly with the right tools. Excellent work, keep it up!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thank you for the support and feedback!

@libindaniel2000 10 месяцев назад

Want to pile on the thanks for the video. It worked out real well! Got mine done at 61k on a 2016 M235i. Appreciate the videos. Has been a huge help in reducing the cost of ownership. My first gotcha was the exhaust rattle and your video was clutch!

@michaelstumpphotography9691 2 года назад

Your video was a big help. One change I might suggest is to wait until everything else is removed before removing the foam panel. That way you only need to lift it off and back off without having to fight releasing the studs.

@JamezAdam 3 года назад

Kind of like the sound of the lumpy cam! Doing my plugs air filter, oil filter and oil change tomorrow. Thanks for the upload.

@alienonabike Месяц назад

I did this today. However I found that putting the foam back before the bar and the plastic piece made it so much easier and ensured that the foam sat in the correct place.

@angelocambio9112 2 года назад

Great video! You really sparked my interest! I think I’ll give it a shot.

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

I see what you did there, very nice! You got this!

@kingming869 3 года назад

During install of new spark plugs, I used a rubber hose to attach the spark plugs to, and then thread it into the the engine, to prevent cross threading.

@stepangrek123 2 года назад

huge like because of your assistant!

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

Thank you! He'll be happy to hear that

@vibindoe6778 Год назад

This was amazing !

@Diebaas407 3 года назад

Excellent DIY mate!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

@chrisshipley9584 Год назад

I just recently got my M235i xdrive and love your videos. You gave me confidence to do all these upgrades to my car myself. I haven't worked on my own cars for years. Your channel needs to be bigger.

@arnoldspieker3700 2 года назад

Great video. I waited to pull the rear sound pad off until I had the strut brace and the cowl panel off. This made removing the pad very simple, with no risk of damage. The installation of the pad was a piece of cake when the cowl panel is out of the way. As for the strut brace torques, I took your values on faith and they felt about right. Has anyone done additional research on these torques? Thanks, again, for a great video. Arnie

@robippolito2794 Год назад

Fritz, thank you for showing us how to remove the strut tower brace and covers to get to plugs 5 & 6. Just an FYI even if you are going with stock plug gaps check the new plugs anyway. One of my six new plugs was over gapped at 0.034" out of the box. Cheers.

@FritzRamos Год назад

Thank you for sharing that and I'm glad to hear you caught that before installing it.

@dysk132 3 года назад

Hey fritz’s! Really awesome video! I’ve been waiting to do my spark plugs on my m235i but felt like it might be to big of a job or too major since it’s the heart of the car haha. Wanted to say thank for the great video and making it look very simple! I’m most likely going to do it myself soon! Also would you recommend replacing all your coils at the same time one goes out or does this not matter? Been watching your videos for a while now and they are great! Keep it up!!!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thank you and glad you found it helpful. I would just do the spark plugs as you had planned and if you want you can buy the coils and sit on them until they go out.

@erickrios7872 2 года назад

Just installed my new ngk spark plugs on my own!!

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

Congrats!!!

@seollenda 3 года назад

Wow, doesn't look too hard, I think I'll do it myself! I'll be back to reference this in the future!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Yes you definitely can! Just gap the plugs the night before, then the install is no more than a hour if you are taking your time.

@ArtyYeo 3 года назад

Great vid! Thumbs UP!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit. Glad you found it helpful.

@aidenwallaker2067 2 года назад

Hey fritz how did you find all this information when starting like how much nm to torque bolts too? Is there some bmw guide or website?:) you do an amazing job I love this channel I subbed!!

@gutjos 11 месяцев назад

Hey thanks for the video, help out a lot!!! Did you change your spark plugs because of drivetrain malfunction ?

@ZacBernasconi 3 года назад

Well made video

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thank you

@dang3402 Год назад

Fritz. Thanks for the video. If I just buy the spark plugs from the dealer would I still have to gap them ? Also my valve cover gasket is leaking a little should I get that fix first then do the spark plugs. I worried that I I do the spark plugs first I’ll find oil on them.

@brendonsupersad1113 2 года назад

What is the strut brace held in by? And what socket can I buy to take it off?

@ratanaksambathyim2478 Год назад

Hello , what is the best NGK plug Gap for stock N55 ?

@57veggie Год назад

What are the bolts on the strut brace? E18?

@F30Gremlin Год назад

Hey Fritz, is the the strut bar bolt torque pounds the same for a 2015 335?

@jimwerner8143 2 года назад

Just ordered plugs at 53k miles and the only mods I have done are charge pipe, boost and intercooler. I just ordered the OE Bosch plugs. I don't think I need to go cooler with the NGK at this point. Also doing the tensioner replacement job as well.

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

All of the preventative and routine items I see. Very nice 👌

@eg-xf5ic 7 месяцев назад

I saw some stuff online about rotating the bolts an extra 90 degrees after meeting torque, is that necessary?

@Jet3ch Год назад

Can I use these on stock NOT tuned n55 ? And can I then gap them later from .32 to .22?

@TheManzoormd 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Sir!! A question which scanner (resonable price ) would you recommend for the rear brakes retraction EPB? thanks again

@tlidontknow4326 Год назад

How to get rid of the scrap iron powders after removing the old spark plugs?

@calebmange3991 Год назад

Did you experience change in oil temps before the coil went out

@Truthtele 11 месяцев назад

do you have to uplug the battery

@alanabt2494 3 года назад

hello my friend very nice video could you make a detailed video on the 2 gaskets of the oil filter housing

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thank you. So far my gaskets are holding up. As soon as they start to leak I will.

@jhonnyo.5128 2 года назад

How many pounds do I torque spark plugs on a 2014 228 bmw ? Would it be the same ?

@sabbirmilad8234 Год назад

Hi, is the Bosch ZR5TP-P33 the correct OEM spark plugs for the M135i N55 engine?

@LionHeart567 Месяц назад

Does the motor need to be cold or hot to change the spark plugs ? Thank you very much for your video

@neilthemedflyspecial 3 месяца назад

any reason for not using bosch ZR5TPP33 R8 plugs gapped to .022 on a stock N55 X6? just curious because that's what i bought and don't want to do the install if ngk's are superior.

@lionelm9540 11 месяцев назад

When I cold start my engine, it starts and then I have a "stop", and it restart. It does this only on cold start. What do you think ? I have zero warning, zero default code.. I wait for the Socket, I will check the spark plug then I will update..

@davezaffina1983 Год назад

I believe the strut tower bolts are one time use. You should buy new ones everytime you remove that strut tower bar

@AR-dz4ne 2 года назад

You mentioned a tool to check the ignition coil pre-code. Is there a link for that tool? My 235i has a random misfire when idling. Seems to run fine otherwise.

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

I had to use the one from my mechanic

@radiomaster200 Год назад

Is there an order we have to put new ignition coils like are they numbered or just put them in as I work 1-6?

@neilthemedflyspecial 3 месяца назад

the coils are not location specific.

@droppinBOMBS310 2 года назад

I replaced my plugs and coils recently. I used OE Bosch so it doesn’t need any gapping. I put everything in, put everything back together and I noticed a ticking when I’m driving above 20mph. So idk what to do at that point. So what I recently did was swap the new Dinan coils back to the OEM coils, then put everything back together, but I’m still getting that sound. It’s not loud, but it’s there. It bothers me lol

@atlannnuhandy 11 месяцев назад

Did you figure it out

@garett2892 3 года назад

Hey man question that’s kinda off topic. From driving my car I’ve noticed a mild knocking noise in the front suspension when going through parking lots and what not under 20mph. Is this normal for the car or should I get that checked?

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Sounds like something is loose or you picked up something while driving. I would take off the wheels and under panel to have a look. Hopefully it's just some trash or a connection that came loose or disconnected. If you can't find it then take it in.

@samsam_f87 3 года назад

This actually just happened to me on my 2018 F87. It ended up being a tpms sensor that snapped in half and was spinning around in between the tire and the rim.

@garett2892 3 года назад

@@samsam_f87 how much was that fix lol

@theodorestamatis512 2 года назад

Hello Fritz, i am currently stage 1 on my m235 its time to change my sparkplugs, i just got the ngk 97506 should i gap them to 0.022?

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

What company's tune are you using? They should be able to give you the answer.

@theodorestamatis512 2 года назад

@@FritzRamos bootmod3!! I will actually send them an email!!

@RaymondLo84 3 года назад

Torque spec for all strut should be same? and you forgot to add 90+ for those bolts… Should look up the full manual?

@B58Gjon 2 года назад

I did this with my car on? Now car not working need answers!

@hyde_official 3 года назад

I recently replaced the Spark plugs but i didn't modify the gap, do you all think i should recalibrate the gap?

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

If they've been on the car for a while now and haven't given you an issue then no need. But if they only have a few hundred miles it might be worth it

@hyde_official 3 года назад

@@FritzRamos Possibly about 7k now. They have not given me an issue. Well, either it's a great content idea, or just leave it as it.You what, I'll with my instinct and not do anything since I have not had issue with them! Cheers. And, Oh, great content from you as always!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

@@hyde_official Agreed, if it's not broke don't fix it. Thank you, happy to help

@QGTMMILLI 3 года назад

I need this done to my bmw m235i, they just went out yesterday 🤦🏾‍♂️

@QGTMMILLI 3 года назад

I’m in Long Island Ny

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Oh no! Can someone help out Michael?

@JG-ql7ne 10 месяцев назад

What if I don’t have a newton wrench thingy?

@neilthemedflyspecial 3 месяца назад

if you don't have a torque wrench (you can convert newtons to foot lbs), then you probably shouldn't be working on your own vehicle.

@freddybell8328 2 года назад

Do you have to gap the stock spark plugs

@FritzRamos 2 года назад

For a stock engine you shouldn't have to

@SycaShow 9 месяцев назад

Got NGK iridium spark plugs, Gap to .022 and OMG 😱 quick as f boi it even fixed my alignment

@blake301987 3 года назад

Hi mate, I installed these plugs on my car a couple of months ago at this gap and had issues with not burning all the fuel at idle. (MHD stage 2+ N55EWG) I had to go back to stock plugs at a much bigger gap 0.028. After running your car, take out a spark plug and see if the top of the piston is shiny. All my pistons had visible unburnt fuel with these plugs, hopefully you have better luck! Also just for refence, my cars fuel trims are very close to zero with stock plugs, but were very negative with these plugs at that small gap (at idle). All coil packs were replaced too for reference. I also didn't have any issues at WOT, the small gap and colder plug were just too small and too cold to get a full burn at idle.... Interested to see if you have the same issue.

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip. Once I put a few more miles on it I will check on them, thanks for the tip!

@gonzrocha7373 2 года назад

@@FritzRamos I’ve been wanting to install these plugs on mine, what have you found after some months of driving?

@chanzbeltran202 Год назад

I’m going stage 2+, would you recommend .28 on laser iridium ?

@stephenlozano2816 3 года назад

I’ve got 47k on my M235i now. No issues at all. Hopefully I can push the spark plug change till 60k.

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

I hope so too. When I was around that mileage I just bought the spark plugs so I had them ready to go. If you are on the stock tune it shouldn't be a problem

@stephenlozano2816 3 года назад

@@FritzRamos yes, stock tune. I do have a Burger Tuning aluminum charge pipe that I still need to have installed, but I’ve had no issues with the stock plastic chargepipe yet.

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

@@stephenlozano2816 say what?! Lucky you!

@hyde_official 3 года назад

Yeah, I changed mine when it reached 70k and BMW recommends you change it just by that point as you said at 60k.

@kingming869 3 года назад

You are lucky, my spark plugs only lasted about 30k miles. Symptoms I had were, hesitating when starting the car (Sometimes) and also the car shakes back and forth a bit during cold start. After I swap out the plugs, both of the issues went away.

@battlehrfred 3 года назад

I know that Spark Plugs has gotten better and last longer due to the "platinum firing tips that dont erode and with the Advancement of Technology , as older standard plugs use to in the 80's that needed to be change frequently. but why is these plugs ( platinum ) the best plugs, changed early,like 60 + thousand miles ?? i have seen them go 2 hundred and 3 hundred thousand in other types of vehicles, without much erosion or wear on the tip (centre Electrode) so why is BMW Recommend to change them so frequent ??? i guess $$$$$$. any input please ty

@ademc8872 2 года назад

Platinums life are around 60k kms. Iridiums are double 120k+. So no not obsolete maintenance.

@johnstonlee 3 года назад

Interval is every 2nd oil change on the 240i

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

How often are oil changes?

@johnstonlee 3 года назад

@@FritzRamos UK spec condition based servicing is 18k miles / two years. Many do an interim change say 9k miles / 1 year. So can do plugs every 36k miles / 4 years regardless of oil changes

@vladts 5 месяцев назад

I don't understand why remove the foam part first and risk damaging it, when you later take away what is on top of it.

@bzbuzz76 Год назад

You dont have to remove strut bars. I broke the strut bolts and had to drill it out major pain. Just remove those triangle plastic cover arout the strut bars. You have enuf room to work on 5 and 6.

@edwardmale9941 3 месяца назад

Did this fix your misfire?

@FritzRamos 3 месяца назад

Yes it did.

@907_BMW Год назад

I’m from alaska.

@Alex-vp6uw 2 года назад

If anyone is near Seattle/Tacoma I need help, please let me know

@neilthemedflyspecial 3 месяца назад

i'm in seattle

@kylesmith9048 3 года назад

Dallas, TX if anyone needs help!

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing Kyle!

@Top_g80comp Год назад

I have always used dialectic grease on all my bmws and always will , same way BMW tells you tranny fluid is lifetime no change .

@grocerylist 3 года назад

You should probably change all your ignition coils at the same time, if you ca afford to.

@FritzRamos 3 года назад

Or just have them ready to go when they go bad

@battlehrfred 3 года назад

why replace them if there is no issue??...if its working fine,why?? ty

@a_Somer 2 года назад

If anyone is in the Houston area, I definitely would like to not attempt this alone.

@cammgt3rs370 9 месяцев назад

Boost Monkey Spark Plug Gap Tool for 12mm & 14mm Threaded Spark Plugs (12mm), proper spark plug gap reducer tool not the one he is using.

@asron1294 3 года назад

Pro tip: if you’re replacing your spark plugs for this car, you might as well just replace your coil packs along with them. (It’s 200 bucks if you DIY) This car eats up spark plugs and coil packs. Do it every 45-50k and you should be good.

@dauwg99 2 года назад

Yes! Might as well change the valve cover gasket hahaha

@asron1294 2 года назад

@@dauwg99 if you already took everything apart might as well adjust the lifters 😞

@dauwg99 2 года назад

@@asron1294 hahahahha

@danniedecker7459 7 месяцев назад

I almost purchased a 2015 535i recently. Like new, 32k miles. Then I researched... so much plastic under the hood?! Leaks, leaks, leaks... $200 - $300 for an oil change?! We have Lexus & Toyota Avalon currently. When discussing either the word leaks & plastic never comes up. At 140k miles some brakes, battery & oil changes thus far. Will change plugs & flush coolant soon just as preventative. I backed out on the 535i.