BMW 550i GT xDrive Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Only Bosch uses a platinum center electrode, heat-fused into an extended insulator that reaches self-cleaning temperature only seconds after starting. Lower ignition voltage requirements versus other plug designs for reliable cold weather starts and superior operation under all driving conditions.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
• Platinum center electrode, heat-fused into an extended insulator.
• Nickel-plated rolled threads.
• Tapered, yttrium-enhanced v-profile ground electrode.
• Electrode gap is factory set and never requires adjustment.
• Anti-seize and corrosion protection.

NGK’s Laser Iridium Spark Plugs Provide Superior Ignitability and Long Service Life. Fine Wire Iridium Tipped Center Electrode and Fine Wire Platinum Tipped Ground Electrode Ensures Slow Wear Rate Providing Stable Idle, Superior Anti Fouling, Improved Fuel Efficiency and Lower Emissions.

Product Features:

• Trivalent Metal Plating Provides Superior Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Seizing Properties
• Corrugated Ribs Prevent Flashover
• Pure Alumina Silicate Ceramic Insulator, Provides Superior Strength and Better Heat Transfer
• Copper Core Aids in Heat Removal
• Triple Seals Prevent Leakage

NGK Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs offer the best combination of performance and longevity. Engineered specifically for OE applications, Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and dur

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT HIGH IGNITABILITY DESIGN: SPE tip & iridium alloy center electrode produce the most advanced OE spark plug technology
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• SPE DESIGN: Square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• 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 SPE iridium alloy plugs

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

NGK Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs offer the best combination of performance and longevity. Engineered specifically for OE applications, Laser Iridium High Ignitability 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. Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs feature raised platinum pad or platinum fine wire tip on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems and improved spark performance.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT HIGH IGNITABILITY DESIGN: SPE tip & iridium alloy center electrode produce the most advanced OE spark plug technology
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• SPE DESIGN: Square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• 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 SPE iridium alloy plugs
• Superior Durability: The iridium-tipped center electrode is six times harder than platinum, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
• Enhanced Spark Performance: Features a raised platinum pad or platinum fine wire tip on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.
• Quality Assurance: Tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability, providing peace of mind for your vehicle’s ignition system.

IDEMITSU Premium PSF is specifically engineered to meet the demanding performance requirements of Honda and Acura power steering units. This advanced technology fluid is formulated with premium quality base oils and the latest additive technologies to provide outstanding protection and performance under the most servere environmental and driving conditions.IDEMITSU Premium PSF can also be used in most Asian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) power steering units that do not utilize electronic power steering technology.

Product Features:

• Unique friction technology provides efficient and noise-free operation
• Advanced formulation technology provides outstanding protection to the entire power steering system while delivering smooth performance under the most severe operating conditions
• Superior low temperature performance for easy flow and protection against cavitation and elimination of “squawking” and “squealing”
• Excellent compatibility with seals, gaskets and internal components to reduce the potential for leaks and ensures smooth performance over extended intervals
• Robust anti-wear and inhibitor chemistry provides enhanced component and fluid durability and long-life

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 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

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.

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.

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

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.

All the ignition coils are built to achieve or exceed OE specifications and are known industry-wide for their reliability and performance. the ignition coils convert low voltage into high ignition system voltage, creating an electric spark sent to the spark plugs which ignites the fuel. the ignition coils provide excellent mechanical stability and corrosion protection. Also, the ignition coils contribute to lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions for your vehicle.

Product Features:

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

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

Intermotor® is a complete engine management import line that includes ignition and electrical relays, switches and sensors with a concentration on high technology categories such as computerized engine controls, fuel injection, and emission controls with coverage for every part number with an import nameplate. Intermotor® parts are unrivalled for quality, original fit, form, function, and coverage providing a genuine import part in every box. Intermotor® is the import leader by design.

Product Features:

• 100% pure copper windings in primary and secondary bobbins improve durability and provide higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
• Thermoplastic housing withstands heat stress for enhanced durability
• Internal core made from grain oriented electrical steel limits loss factor within magnetic circuit to reduce heat and ensure coil endurance
• External core made from oriented silicon steel ensures durability and longevity
• Stainless steel spring resists corrosion
• Tin-plated brass terminals improve electrical contact and protect against corrosion
• High-dielectric epoxy injected into case and pulled into vacuum to eliminate air pockets and prevent moisture intrusion or thermal breakdown
• Silicone rubber boot withstands extreme heat to ensure superior insulation

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

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 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.