BMW 428i Spark Plug Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(33)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(33)

Spark Plug Replacement Service

How much does a Spark Plug Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 428i Spark Plug Replacement is $330 with $106 for parts and $224 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2015 BMW 428iL4-2.0L TurboService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$611.52Shop/Dealer Price$712.48 - $992.68
2014 BMW 428iL4-2.0L TurboService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$516.62Shop/Dealer Price$592.52 - $808.65
2016 BMW 428iL4-2.0L TurboService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$445.98Shop/Dealer Price$504.29 - $667.49
Show example BMW 428i Spark Plug Replacement prices

What are spark plugs and how do they work?

Spark plugs are one of the key components of your vehicle’s ignition system. They ignite gasoline and air inside of your engine. This gives your engine the power to propel you down the road. The spark plug takes high voltage electricity from the ignition coil and creates a spark at just right moment during the engine’s combustion cycle. This gives the engine the best mix of power, fuel economy and low emissions. However, the electrode at the end of the spark plug eventually wears out and can cause performance issues.

Spark plugs-MATROX-1

When should you replace spark plugs?

Replacement should follow the vehicle maintenance schedule. This will be listed in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Some cars require regular replacement at 30k, 60k or 100k miles. It is possible in some cases that a spark plug might fail before the service schedule, but it’s not typically common.

Avoiding spark plug replacement can cause:

  • Difficulty starting your car.
  • Check engine light for a misfire code.
  • Flashing check engine light during acceleration for misfire, this can cause engine damage.
  • Reduced fuel economy and/or power.
  • Rough idle and/or unexplained engine vibration.
  • Failed State emission testing.

Even if only one spark plug is found to be faulty, they should always be replaced in sets. Most engines will require 4,6, or 8 spark plugs.

How do mechanics replace spark plugs?

Spark plugs are threaded into the engine’s cylinder head(s). Most cars have one plug per cylinder, so a four-cylinder engine will have four plugs, a six-cylinder engine will have six plugs, and so forth. The mechanic will:

  • Have the correct spark plugs on hand for your vehicle
  • Pull any diagnostic trouble codes that may be related to worn spark plugs.
  • Remove the original spark plugs and look at removed spark plugs for any clues indicating engine mis-operation exists; such as oil burning, excessively rich mixture, pre-ignition damage etc. Inform owner of any found unusual conditions.
  • Install new plugs using a torque wrench.
  • Finally, a road test of the vehicle to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with worn spark plugs?

Yes, but spark plugs that are worn enough to cause engine-misfiring have the potential to cause engine damage and overheating of the catalytic converter. Regardless of the age of the plugs, or mileage, if the engine misfires or runs poorly, the plugs should be inspected for defects. Generally, spark plug failure will not keep the engine from running, but in cases of extreme wear, you may experience a limitation in the speed at which you can drive the car. If the maintenance schedule says the plugs should be replaced, it is best to do so promptly.

When having spark plugs replaced keep in mind:

  • High-speed driving may accelerate spark plug wear. Consider earlier than required inspection and tune-up if you operate the car in severe conditions.
  • Plugs should always be promptly replaced per the manufacturer maintenance schedule even if they appear to be working perfectly.
  • If your vehicle is equipped with spark plug wires (as opposed to a coil-on-plug system), the wires should be replaced at the same time. This may increase the cost of your repair.
  • It is possible that when doing a spark plug replacement, your vehicle may also need additional parts like ignition coils, this will add to the repair cost.
  • Some engines require that the intake manifold be removed while replacing spark plugs. This may increase the parts and labor cost for the repair.
  • Leaking valve cover gaskets, which have let oil get in contact with the spark plugs, coils or wires, may be the cause of ignition system issues. Valve cover gaskets will need to be replaced in addition to the spark plugs, wires or coils. This will add to the repair cost.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(33)

Rating Summary
30
0
0
1
2
30
0
0
1
2

Jose

21 years of experience
168 reviews
Jose
21 years of experience
BMW 428i L4-2.0L Turbo - Spark Plugs - Miami, Florida
Extremely knowledgeable about what he is doing! I would definitely recommend him.

Ralph

24 years of experience
34 reviews
Ralph
24 years of experience
BMW 428i L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Los Angeles, California
Thanks man

Luis

16 years of experience
244 reviews
Luis
16 years of experience
BMW 428i L4-2.0L Turbo - Squealing noise from brakes - Las Vegas, Nevada
Professional job, did it right.

Timmy

11 years of experience
43 reviews
Timmy
11 years of experience
BMW 428i L4-2.0L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on - Memphis, Tennessee
Professional. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Honesty and integrity. All the qualities and attributes you look for when having to repair your vehicle. He went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. He is TRULY the best!!!!

Excellent Rating

(33)

Rating Summary
30
0
0
1
2
30
0
0
1
2
Number of BMW 428i services completed
363+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1200+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Best Used Cars to Buy for Towing Light Loads
Towing Towing is tricky business and depending on the weight you’re dealing with, it really determines what vehicle is best for you. If it’s light loads you’re looking at towing, we’ve put together a list of the top five cars...
Is It Safe to Drive With the Oil Pressure Light On?
When your Oil Pressure Light comes on, you can bet that there is a reason. It could be something as simple as...
Hummer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
If If you are in the market for a used Hummer vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read...

Differential Noise

Hello. The noise you are hearing could very well be the differential. The fact it becomes worse when you accelerate is a good indication. The best way to tell is simply to do an inspection. Changing the oil regularly is...

My 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse won't start. Cranks and idles but does not start. I have replaced every electrical and sensors possible

Hi There, This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination...

my headlights along with the radio keeps shutting of and on repeatedly along with a few dashboard lights

You will need to have the charging system checked to see if the system is working properly. You may have electrical connection issues or component problems with the body control module and will need a mechanic like one from YourMechanic...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com