Sparkplug?

[kashmir88]

My spark plugs fried and i need an alternative Spark plug to the OEM. Would a single Prong work?

[White94RX]

theoretically yes. but just don't get Platinum plugs. Some people have them with no problems, countless others their cars skip and misfire like crazy.

[jamesdc4]

Welcome to Bimmerforums.

I'm not sure why you want non-OE. I also don't know what year your car is. You should include that info up in the car info line at the top, right hand side of your posts.
Here are some plugs that I would recommend for your car.

http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1433895

They might be for the wrong year. I just took a guess since the iT was on the list for 1999.

[Alpina540i]

I have used NGK irridium plugs and they work just fine! no misfires

[mookish]

http://www.sparkplugs.com/

[fifthand]

I have used NGK irridium plugs and they work just fine! no misfires
You're good to go with NGK. Use their website part finder.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_finder/car_truck_suv/default.asp?mode=nml

[Alpina540i]

Why should I use the part finder I'm not in the market for any plugs I just said I have the one electrode irridium plugs.....

[mookish]

Why should I use the part finder I'm not in the market for any plugs I just said I have the one electrode irridium plugs.....It may work, but we ust want you to have the correct one for your car. Putting something else in there just because you have it and it "may" work is not as good as oem.

[jershelb]

Single prong iridium plugs from NGK. Much hotter and more precise spark, but they do have a shorter lifespan than nickel and platinum plugs. Worth it imo.

[maxspeed97]

I have '97 540.
I see there is a special for the NGK BKR6EQUP. I'm believe these will work for my car.
But can anyone tell me what the difference is between this one NGK BKR6EK?
Which is better to use and why or it does not matter?

[fifthand]

I have '97 540.
I see there is a special for the NGK BKR6EQUP. I'm believe these will work for my car.
But can anyone tell me what the difference is between this one NGK BKR6EK?
Which is better to use and why or it does not matter?
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=938550

[ecorrea21]

just stick with the NGK 3199 I've got many miles on them with out any problems. I'm even using them in my M42 E30.

[keefy6]

i use platinum with no problems, equivelant to OE and was recommended..the argument as to "why would you not use OE" can be applied to alot of things..headlights, taillights, exhaust, intakes, ecu software etc..it IS your car.