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Spark Plugs
How hard is it to replace the spark plugs on 2000 X. I spoke with the dealers in my area and they said it cost $350. That seems ridiculous for $25 in parts. I have 41k miles on my X and It is probably not necessary at this time, but I have to look to the future as I want to do this at about 50k
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Spark Plugs
I am new X owner, with a PSD, so I am absolutely no help in terms of your situation... but I have owned two vehicles in the past where the labor involved in getting to the spark plugs dictated a $300+ price tag BEFORE I paid for the plugs themselves! I shopped around at first, but I eventually had to accept the situation. 
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Howdy, bullheadboater an welcome to FTE.
Have you ever looked at the rear plugs on your V10?
Would you want to spend a Sat. changing 10 plugs, buying new extensions and u-joints to get at them, inadvertently teaching your kids new, colorful, 4-letter word combinations, busting your knuckles, risk breaking the coil-on-plug packs all while trying to save some dough.
Well, actually I'm all for saving dough but I've looked and prodded and even turned some wrenches just to investigate. I came to the conclusion that I will pay someone to do it for me. Probably not $350 though. But if that was the lowest bid that I could find, then so be it.
BTW, why change at 50K? Your plugs should be good till 100K.
Have you ever looked at the rear plugs on your V10?
Would you want to spend a Sat. changing 10 plugs, buying new extensions and u-joints to get at them, inadvertently teaching your kids new, colorful, 4-letter word combinations, busting your knuckles, risk breaking the coil-on-plug packs all while trying to save some dough.
Well, actually I'm all for saving dough but I've looked and prodded and even turned some wrenches just to investigate. I came to the conclusion that I will pay someone to do it for me. Probably not $350 though. But if that was the lowest bid that I could find, then so be it.
BTW, why change at 50K? Your plugs should be good till 100K.
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