M8 problems
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: Skunk Hollow, TX
Have you asked what the dealer gets to change the 4 plugs in labor only ? Don't forget, you have to have the new removal tool to do this. So add in that cost.
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: SW Washington State
Well, BFD
Grand HDF Member
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From: SW Washington State
I do my own maint, have no problem purchasing tools to do the job, its part of the Joy of ownership. I understand everyone cant change a spark plug.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Skunk Hollow, TX
I used to be able to as well. Sadly not so now due to multiple shoulder surgeries. It just jacks me no end that to change the plugs, now it takes a special tool. One that is in such short supply that the dealers were only given one each ! I was going to buy it so my servicing indie would have one. On back order status I was told. Release date unknown. 
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
More and more companies are engineering their products to where the consumer will need to pay them to do the maintenance. Toyota sticks out as an example. But I just bought their special fluted ratchet adapter for the oil filter and do my own oil changes anyway.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
I do my own maintenance and buying special tools has always been a part of it... the availability of the spark plug tool is kinda interesting. I have one on backorder and three different dealerships all told me about the shortage but all of them have more than one hand - so I'm not sure where that one per dealer rumor started. But it's like most rumors, people with agendas keep pushing it forward.
But more importantly, two of the dealerships I spoke to kinda chuckled about the whole problem. It's not like I really NEED that tool anytime soon. The dealers have only used it during the very very few stage II or III upgrades they've done. It's going to be a few months before I actually need to replace a spark plug.
But more importantly, two of the dealerships I spoke to kinda chuckled about the whole problem. It's not like I really NEED that tool anytime soon. The dealers have only used it during the very very few stage II or III upgrades they've done. It's going to be a few months before I actually need to replace a spark plug.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: MASS_hole
Don't own an M8, but just for ***** and giggles. I tried looking for the tool on line and came up with nothing.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,921
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From: Skunk Hollow, TX
I do my own maintenance and buying special tools has always been a part of it... the availability of the spark plug tool is kinda interesting. I have one on backorder and three different dealerships all told me about the shortage but all of them have more than one hand - so I'm not sure where that one per dealer rumor started. But it's like most rumors, people with agendas keep pushing it forward.
But more importantly, two of the dealerships I spoke to kinda chuckled about the whole problem. It's not like I really NEED that tool anytime soon. The dealers have only used it during the very very few stage II or III upgrades they've done. It's going to be a few months before I actually need to replace a spark plug.
But more importantly, two of the dealerships I spoke to kinda chuckled about the whole problem. It's not like I really NEED that tool anytime soon. The dealers have only used it during the very very few stage II or III upgrades they've done. It's going to be a few months before I actually need to replace a spark plug.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
I'm general public and I have one on order. An indy near me has one.