How To | Replace Spark Plugs on a BMW F90 M5 (S63/S63TU/S63TU2/S63TU3/S63TU4)

Yo! Its DrivesAlot and in this video I will be showing you guys how to replace the spark plugs on a f90 m5. The spark plugs on the f90 m5 are buried in the heart of the engine and can be quite intimidating to get to, but it is actually just a lot of teardown and the actual process isn't that bad. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them down below!
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[@marioevoix5344]

Great video thanks .my only thing🧐for me was you dint gap or measure all plugs with gapping tool eyes alone don’t justify . Never trust pre gap plugs but I guess for a stock car you should be fine keep it up m5💪🏻

[@DrivesAlot]

You are exactly correct! I’ve started to use a gapping tool know.

[@ArshdeepSingh-mo3xg]

More maintenance vids please👍

[@abismel23]

Bro!!!! best video and the firts DIY replacing a F90 spark plugs, I will installing mine soon and the Dinan ignition coil. Thanks a lot..

[@DrivesAlot]

No problem

[@michaelaronis8908]

Great video. Too bad the battery died as the driver's side is the more challenging side. I was going to DIY but wanted someone else to post a video! THANK YOU!!! I did differential and transfer case service last week on my F90.

[@DrivesAlot]

It wasn’t that much harder as the only thing you have to do is move the coolant tank out of the way so you can access them.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Great video

[@DrivesAlot]

Glad i could help!

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

Amazing vid brother! Beautiful car as well. I love mine also. Do everything for it. 2015 BMW 428i Sportline.

[@DrivesAlot]

Thanks! Definitely be on the look out for how this car looks now..should have a video out this weekend

[@richardscritchfield4423]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@DrivesAlot]

No problem!

[@scotto.2807]

Thank you for the video! I just traded my 2015 F10 M5 for a 2019 F90 M5 with 12000mi. I also like to do my own maintenance, so keep up the good work and I will follow! That oil on the plugs was concerning. How many miles? Please update when you discover the source!

[@DrivesAlot]

Im a shade under 40k miles. I’m taking it up to the dealership today they believe it’s a valve cover gasket that’s leaking.

[@maskman1980]

Thanks!

[@DrivesAlot]

No problem!

[@CarnivalJack]

hey man thanks for the tutorial. can you guide me in the direction to where you purchased the spark plug socket? i have 2 14mm ones and they are too thick trying to get down in. thanks!

[@DrivesAlot]

Fcpeuro.com

[@WhatsyourForte]

I need to do this next!!!

[@DrivesAlot]

I was kinda surprised at how simple it actually is to do

[@brendanvluis123]

Great video! question, did u have to do a battery relearn?

[@DrivesAlot]

Nope!

[@hsny95]

Great video man, it helps a lot! Do you suggest changing out the coil packs too?

[@DrivesAlot]

Not at this point. I changed them as a precaution. And I’m glad I did 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hsny95]

@@DrivesAlot I’m considering just doing coil packs for the hell of it since ill be right there when taking plugs out.

[@DrivesAlot]

It makes sense since you’re already right there

[@Drpboston1]

Great vid. How long was job, start to finish?

[@DrivesAlot]

It takes me around an hour to complete.

[@Blk911turbo]

Great video. The shop manual instructions make this look way more intimidating than it actually is. On the drivers side did you remove anything else aside from the dme and coolant tank and that rail bracket. Still appears from video that they would be difficult to get to. Lmk. Thanks

[@DrivesAlot]

I left the coolant tank in place and just raised it enough to get to the spark plugs underneath I wasn’t prepared to open up the cooling system

[@Blk911turbo]

Thank. Either am I. Lol. Ordering that swivel extension socket. I have a socket from bms but no swivel

[@DrivesAlot]

The swivel is a lifesaver.

[@roody02]

Great video man!! What spark plugs are you using? Bosch or NGK ? What parts numbers do you have?

[@DrivesAlot]

NGK 97506

[@roody02]

Thanks for the quick reply!

[@barney72489]

Hey can u send the link to where u got the spark plugs and coils from looking for Dinan and can’t find them on the internet

[@DrivesAlot]

Coils: www.urotuning.com/products/dinan-ignition-coil-set-n-series-style-bmw-n62-n63-n73-n74-d650-0002-kt8 Plugs:www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-silzkbr8d8s-spark-plug-ngk-96987?ads_cmpid=20298587235&ads_adid=150759428059&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=663507810425&ads_targetid=pla-293946777986&ttv=2&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_-GxBhC1ARIsADGgDjsl_xrUuEMBJNuc5_pONusOSGdiEI_hFv_Ed7cgr_nDSNDxCvaD8p4aAlndEALw_wcB

[@harisahmemulic231]

Thanks for the video, could you send the link for the extension socket for the sparks? Thanks

[@DrivesAlot]

www.fcpeuro.com/products/14mm-spark-plug-socket-w-long-extension-cta-7654?ads_cmpid=352576039&ads_adid=22972407319&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=85218275839&ads_targetid=

[@DrivesAlot]

Here ya go

[@harisahmemulic231]

Thank you!@@DrivesAlot

[@bijannikmoradi4613]

What’s the length and size of that angled extension you used that you said was a life saver. 5/8? 6 inch?

[@DrivesAlot]

It’s the BMW Socket tool. Here’s the link if this is what you were asking about :www.fcpeuro.com/products/14mm-spark-plug-socket-w-long-extension-cta-7654?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&ads_targetid=pla-329388689743&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoOe27eO6-AIVVAp9Ch2RfADaEAQYCiABEgJFPvD_BwE

[@bijannikmoradi4613]

@@DrivesAlot you rock! Thanks for the reply and the awesome video. Dealer wanted $1,200. Bc of your vid I’m saving $1k. Thank youuuu 💪

[@DrivesAlot]

No problem!

[@bmwmd110]

Hey was that oil on the plugs or coolant mixed with soot?

[@DrivesAlot]

If on the coolant tank side it was coolant residue from the leaking tank.

[@bmwmd110]

@@DrivesAlot Yea im dealing with this now. cyl 8 injector malfunction. Hope it's just the injector and not the DME.

[@DrivesAlot]

Hopefully it’s just the injector

[@kevdeboss1]

What ended up happening with the oil in the spark plugs?

[@DrivesAlot]

The head gasket had started to leak. It got replaced by the dealership.

[@williamcarvalho2869]

What plugs did you use?

[@DrivesAlot]

NGK 97506

[@ironexpeditors9398]

Which one is the crankshaft sensor on the top of the engine bay? I have that error code

[@DrivesAlot]

What’s the error code?

[@ironexpeditors9398]

@@DrivesAlot 160001 Same Vehicle

[@ironexpeditors9398]

@@DrivesAlot Thank you for the fast response Will Sub & Share 😎

[@DrivesAlot]

I’m not sure which one it is but. I would make sure all of the connections to the DME are secure

[@ironexpeditors9398]

@@DrivesAlot i’ve check all connections over and over again, same code and the car is in constant limp mode

[@DrivesAlot]

Update!: The issue that caused the spark plugs to be coated in oil is a leaking valve cover gasket on the drivers side.

[@scotto.2807]

Thanks for the update.

[@DonDice23]

Did you have any stalling issues prior to replacing the plugs?

[@DrivesAlot]

@@DonDice23 No. I had a slight misfire.

[@DonDice23]

@@DrivesAlot ahhhh same thing is happening to me this im about 39k miles haven’t replaced plugs but I get a small misfire and stalling at times bout to pull the plugs out and check, thanks for the video man 👍🏽

[@DrivesAlot]

@@DonDice23 no problem man

[@mk718bx5]

How many miles bro

[@DrivesAlot]

I just crossed over 77k

[@easonw36]

They said DINAN IGNITION COIL is useful, more power, really ??

[@DrivesAlot]

Im currently running them. The car feels stronger on them. They are also cheaper than oem

[@easonw36]

@@DrivesAlot Yes Sir!!!!!! But some people says DINAN IGNITION COIL is too powerful to use it on OEM cars, it will damage some electronic parts, cuz its too good... So I was wondering did you use it before you BM3? Or after BM3? And how long you had it now? Thank you !!!!!!

[@DrivesAlot]

I’ve had them on for almost a year. And it was after I put bm3 on

[@easonw36]

@@DrivesAlot I see, so never had any issue?? Now Im hesitate to do it or not, cuz mine is basically stock car, just looking for daily and reliable drive, what do you think? Should I go for?

[@DrivesAlot]

@easonw36 I daily my car and haven’t had any issues