One thing to add to your video as a former bmw technician do this on a warm engine to prevent stripping of the threads also it is of good practice to spray some kroil etc. in to the spark plug well .

Your video is very helpful. I plan to do mine in a month or so. One thing I have noticed is that the universal joint at the end of your extension which you showed at 0:22 was not actually used at 5:41. The service manual says: "Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8° bend. Flexible ratchet extensions must always be used. If rigid mounting tools are used, there is a risk of insulator breakages." Another takeaway from the service manual is that the spark plug slot should be cleaned with compressed air. The spark plug should be torqued to 23±3 Nm. Finally, regarding the anti-seize agent, the service manual says, "Do not grease/oil thread or use any graphite or copper grease." Since anti-seize is most likely made of graphite or copper grease, it is probably best not to use any anti-seize.

If you could add a link to the products you bought it would be helpful. Thanks.

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Thanks for this! The dealiship is trying to charge ~ $600 for spark plug change? Am I the only one who thinks that’s insane?

After removing caban filter housing, what did u call that long bracket, a cowel ??? Cowl??? ( not lining up, can only set in place one-side of the filter housing... I don't get it... and can't see where cowl is place wrong)

where to get the "socket?"... what is it called? GREAT VIDEO.. thnks so much

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Do the plugs have a torque recommendation?

Do you have to take out the battery or it ok.

2:20 oil filter housing gasket is leaking

Is this diesel engine

Forgot to put on the anti seize