Spark Plugs
#2
RE: Spark Plugs
you should be able to just go to any auto parts store or even wal-mart and they have a book or an electronic display that will tell you. If you have a completely stock engine, just go with stock/oem plugs and wires, no need to get fancy.
#6
RE: Spark Plugs
for this simple engine i'd stick with NGK coppers. platinums are nice if the engine is designed for it, this one isn't. putting platinums in often makes the engine run slightly rougher - unless it was designed for them. iridiums are a waste of money at over double the price of platinums - and stupid compared to coppers.
the general rule of thumb is champion for domestic, bosh for european, and NGK for asians.
and get a proper plug gapping tool, they cost around $3 at most.
the general rule of thumb is champion for domestic, bosh for european, and NGK for asians.
and get a proper plug gapping tool, they cost around $3 at most.
#7
RE: Spark Plugs
OK then according to what I have looked up
turns out to be
NGK BKR5ES-11 (not 1 but 11)
is this correct thats what I am trying to find out
OEM plug is fine I mean I about 40,000 miles on the ones in there now
I dont really believe in all these other plugs
So NGK BKR5ES-11 is correct and what is gap?
turns out to be
NGK BKR5ES-11 (not 1 but 11)
is this correct thats what I am trying to find out
OEM plug is fine I mean I about 40,000 miles on the ones in there now
I dont really believe in all these other plugs
So NGK BKR5ES-11 is correct and what is gap?
#8
RE: Spark Plugs
Correct gap should be on a sticker under the hood. For example, my Elantra says .039 to .043 inches. You'll get a slight advance of the spark the smaller the gap is, thus slightly better mileage. If your gas is good, I would use the .039 gap, but if the gas is not so good then use the .043 gap. If you really want to get the best mileage possible, cheat a little and use .036.
Last edited by NovaResource; 09-20-2011 at 09:43 PM.
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