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Old 05-23-2006, 01:54 PM
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Default Spark plug replacement recomendations?
I have the day off tomorrow, dealer wants $23 a plug and autozone wants $20...cna anyone recomend a good plug? platinum vs irridium? need to do it tomorrow, car has 5000 miles on it since i got it, and who knows when it was done before..
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Default copper. stock turbo = NGK BKR6E... K04 or larger and go with the 7E
and change them with your oil.

...and for cryin' out loud -- STFA!
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so irridium are not good?
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Default Copper is better for turbos
Plus, they're like $1.80 each.
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i think the 7E can be too cold...depends on the ambient temp.
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I've been using Denso iridium plugs in my 1.8T and 2.7T without incident.
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then why is the dealer wanting 23 each lol...its gonna cost me $50 to install them....
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Default c'mon man. buy the plugs for $3 each, by a spark plug socket ($3), an extension ($5)
and a ratchet ($10) and do them yourself. jeez.

it's the easiest damn thing to change on the car
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I put in Beru Ultra X about 3k miles ago - no problems AWM engine stock
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Default Because platinum plugs came with the car
They're much more expensive but last longer.
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