BMW 328Xi Ignition and Tune-Up Products

CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

The DENSO Iridium Long Life spark plug was specifically designed for long service life and consistent performance in the latest, most advanced production cars DENSO’s patented iridium alloy is more durable than even platinum, allowing the center electrode to be shrunk to only 0.7mm in diameter. This produces a dramatic improvement in ignitability and spark plug life. Closely related to platinum and exhibiting even tougher qualities, the rare metal iridium is an ideal material for spark plugs. A fine-wire, 0.7mm iridium center electrode is 360-degree laser welded in place using an exclusive DENSO process, and then matched to a platinum ground electrode. This pair of precision-formed, premium-metal electrodes dramatically extends the plug’s useful life.

Product Features:

• Fine-wire iridium center electrode
• Platinum ground electrode
• 360 degree laser-welded spark tip
• Sustained spark performance over 100,000 miles
• Withstands higher pressures and temperatures

2X longer service life compared to standard copper plugs Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs are the newest member of our OE fine wire spark plug family. From the brand trusted in the world’s most advanced engines, Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs are engineered to provide you with improved ignitability and performance.

Product Features:

• OE design for optimum fit and function
• Fine wire design delivers improved ignitability and performance life
• Center electrode is an ultra fine wire design.
• Copper core provides broader heat range to resist pre-ignition
• Tapered shape ground electrode reduces flame shrouding for improved combustion
• Yttrium enhanced to resist wear
• Nickel-plated shell with rolled threads
• Ribbed insulator design

ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:

• Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
• Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
• Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
• Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot seal
• Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
• Premium aftermarket replacement part
• Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models

Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.

Product Features:

• 0.4mm Iridium Center Electrode: World’s Smallest Diameter that maximizes firing potential
• 0.7mm Needle Tip Ground Electrode: Promotes higher spark energy and less heat quenching
• DENSO Patented Optimized Iridium-Rhodium Alloy Formula: Highest concentration of Iridium vs. competitors for greater durability
• DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
• Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit
• Iridium TT

Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:

• 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
• Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
• OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
• Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
• Double Iridium-Enhanced Alloy Technology Center Electrode: Offers improved durability and wear resistance for a longer-lasting spark plug.
• Designed and Engineered in the USA: Reflects over 100 years of Autolite’s engineering experience and expertise.
• Proven Track Record: Part of a legacy with over 11 billion spark plugs sold, ensuring trusted performance and reliability.

Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

Product Features:

• World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
• Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000░ Fahrenheit
• Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Iridium Power
• Superior Performance: This spark plug requires 5,000 less volts to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, providing maximum performance even under extreme conditions.
• Enhanced Horsepower and Efficiency: Experience more horsepower, faster and easier starts, fewer misfires under heavy loads, and better fuel efficiency with the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug.

NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs offer the best combination of performance and longevity. Engineered specifically for OE applications, Laser Iridium spark plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Iridium tipped center electrode provides durability six times harder than platinum. NGKs high grade pure alumina ceramic and 98 percent pure copper core prevents the spark plug from overheating while providing reliable starts. Most Laser Iridium spark plugs feature a platinum pad on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction fine wire iridium alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• PLATINUM TIP GROUND ELECTRODE: Unless OE specified, platinum protection at the ground electrode provides excellent ignitability and service life
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE fine wire iridium alloy plugs
• Superior Durability: The iridium-tipped center electrode is six times harder than platinum, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• OE Application Specific: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
• Even Wear: Features a platinum pad on the ground electrode for even wear, particularly beneficial in distributorless ignition systems.
• Fine Wire Tip Design: The fine wire tip design of the ILZFR6D11 model enhances ignition efficiency and performance.

The Spark Plugs are the product of years of fundamental research in the combustion field. The unique patented electrode configuration of these new The spark plugs increases the amount of combustion pressure created during each power stroke of an engine, which results in a marked increase in power output, fuel economy, and reduced emissions in all gasoline engines. E3.68 is a 14mm, 1.000 reach plug with a gasket seat. It fits a wide variety of late model applications, especially Hemi applications. E3.68 is widely stocked in automotive retail stores. The automotive plugs have three legs securing the Diamond FIRE electrode to the shell. This allows for excellent heat transfer, and helps to create more turbulence in the cylinder. The patented Diamond FIRE side wire is proven to increase power, reduce fuel consumption and improve hydrocarbon emissions in long-term use.

Product Features:

• E3’s Diamond Fire edge to edge ground electrode provides maximum performance with increased efficiency and a faster more complete burn
• Smoother Acceleration & Idle – The faster flame initiated by the The spark plug results in a more complete burn of the ingested fuel charge. More pressure is created against the piston more fuel is put to work
• Energy – Power output improved up to 6% on average in the typical operating ranges. Results will vary.
• Efficiency – The “diamond shaped” side wire electrode projects the combustion spark in a way that more quickly ignites the air/fuel mixture, thereby creating a significantly faster and larger flame kernel. The result is that more fuel is put to work durin
• E3’s patented Diamond Fire Technology provides a cleaner burning combustion, which translates into fuel savings and reduced engine carbon deposits
• The Spark Plugs are pre-gapped at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
• Wide Compatibility: E3.68 spark plugs are 14mm with a 1.000 reach and a gasket seat, fitting a wide variety of late model applications, especially Hemi engines.
• Enhanced Heat Transfer: The three legs securing the Diamond FIRE electrode to the shell ensure excellent heat transfer and create more turbulence in the cylinder for better combustion.
• Widely Available: E3.68 spark plugs are widely stocked in automotive retail stores, making them easily accessible for consumers.

Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
• Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.

High-performance ignition coils from Bosch guarantee a reliable voltage from the start, more ignition energy to ensure that your engine starts and runs smoothly. Bosch ignition systems combine the security of fully developed system engineering with the employment of the latest technology. The application of Bosch ignition coils ensures all advantages of the original equipment. Bosch Ignition coils provide more ignition energy to ensure that your engine starts well and runs smoothly. High-performance ignition coils from Bosch guarantee a reliable voltage from the start.

Product Features:

• Demand controlled ignition voltage
• Long spark duration
• Better engine performance
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced obnoxious emissions in exhaust gas

Carquest Premium ignition coil sets meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coil sets are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coil sets with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coil sets are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
• Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
• Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
• Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

Carquest ignition coils meet original equipment (OE) fit, form and function and are built to ensure reliable starting and performance. Carquest ignition coils are tested to ensure proper spark and perfect fit for each application. These ignition coils are an affordable repair choice to restore the vehicle’s ignition system performance.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
• Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.

NGK ignition coils are manufactured to meet or exceed OE standards for the highest durability and operational performance, so they can be installed with confidence. NGK and their family of automotive products have over 80 year’s experience and are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. Developed and rigorously tested in our ISO 17025 accredited test lab under the most extreme conditions, NGK’s coil designs will outperform all others – far beyond operational environments a vehicle would actually experience

Product Features:

• OE QUALITY: Vacuum-sealed premium epoxy resin and thermoplastic coil housings provide superior dielectric strength, voltage insulation and durability
• OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: Precision coil windings and laminations maximize outputs, custom NGK ASIC chipset optimizes efficiency, prevents component damage
• EASE OF INSTALLATION: NGK Ignition Coils include ignition control module, premium high temperature coil boot, and jumper harnesses where required
• THE NGK DIFFERENCE: Featuring superior materials and design enhancements.
• EXTENSIVE TESTING: NGK ignition coils must pass extreme testing during manufacturing to ensure the highest quality and durability standards are met
• PRODUCT ENGINEERING: Advanced flow and stress modeling systems preemptively identify and avoid common failure points found in OE and competitor coils

Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system; OE quality replacement parts for the right fit , form and function; Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements.

Product Features:

• Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
• Delphi ignition coils are designed to operate as part of an integral engine management system to insert power into spark plugs and ensure fast starts; consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency
• Delphi uses winding process techniques to control the length of wire between adjacent windings; that’s important since more length means greater voltage differences and can create more pressure that could break down the insulation and wire coating
• We back our ignition coil design with proven materials, such as high quality wires and wire coating that resists the cracks, pin holes and imperfections that most often lead to failure issues

Delphi ignition coils feature precise spark timing response for increased fuel economy and faster crank-to-run. The ignition coils provide accurate electrical energy to create a voltage potential at the spark plug, providing for superior engine performance that adjusts to driving and environment conditions. Plus, like all Delphi ignition system components, they enable engine management systems to maintain tighter control over emissions, economy and performance.

Product Features:

• Improved dwell accuracy decreases module and coil temperatures for greater reliability
• Noise abatement material between laminations reduces audible coil noise
• Cassettes have improved primary connector for greater ease of assembly compared to designs with one connector for each coil
• Lower primary inductance provides high-speed performance
• Early and precise electronic spark timing helps improve fuel economy and provides faster crank-to-run
• Higher energy delivered to combustible mixture provides cleaner combustion to help manufacturers meet on-board diagnostics (OBD II) requirements
• Direct connection to spark plugs (via small boot) eliminates spark plug wires
• Composite iron coils provide programmable energy
• Coil per cylinder dwell overlap electronics deliver better high speed performance and better heat dissipation compared to some conventional technologies
• Coil per cylinder ramp and fire electronics decrease power dissipation and increase efficiency
• Radio frequency interference (RFI)suppressor optional

Benefits of Bosch original equipment quality ignitions coils include the right ignition voltage, long lasting spark, better engine running conditions, lower fuel consumption, and reduced exhaust emissions.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OEM specification
• Ensures reliable voltage for smooth engine performance

The VDO OE quality knock sensor is engineered to the exact specifications of the vehicle manufacturer to ensure the replacement sensor is the same in quality and function as the part installed as first equipment.

Product Features:

• OEM quality direct fit application
• Ground-isolated design with two-wire shielded harness helps protect the sensor signal from electro-magnetic interference (EMI)
• Mounting hole is the same size as OE
• Maintains OE specifications for frequency response

Encore Automotive Genuine OE knock sensor detects excessive/unusual pulses caused by the engine ignition and makes proper adjustments to reduce the risk of damaging pistons. Encore Automotive is dedicated to bringing the latest original equipment technologies to the Aftermarket to provide the highest overall value.

Product Features:

• Genuine OE Part
• Highly accurate engine vibration detection
• Excellent material quality

Carquest Knock Sensors respond to a wide range of engine knock frequencies providing accurate engine condition to the ECM for optimal ignition timing. Highest quality piezoceramic element manufactured to tight tolerances for increased durability. All MotoRad Knock Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• Precision piezoceramic element ensures accurate response to a wide range of engine vibrations
• Manufactured using the highest quality OEM materials to ensure optimal performance and rugged durability
• Designed to meet or exceed all OEM specifications in fit, form & function
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal cycling, vibration, drop among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.