Technical Servicing a 1.6 - best plugs & oil?

[Yazza54]

1.6 16v Petrol

What are the best plugs to go for?
Also I've been advised to go for 0w 40s

Any recommendations?

 

[StevenkSengwayo]

re: Servicing a 1.6 - best plugs & oil?

BOSCH Super4 Spark Plugs FR 78 X
Castrol Edge 0W 30

dont forget that fanks button

 

[Greggers]

re: Servicing a 1.6 - best plugs & oil?

BOSCH Super4 Spark Plugs FR 78 X
Castrol Edge 0W 30

dont forget that fanks button

I've heard bad things about the Bosch Super 4's from past users. They all tend to recommend using the original NGK's that came with the car.

As for oil, it always tends to be a personal thing, but I always stick with the grade as recommended by Selenia's website for you particular model (not as recommended by Fiat). For instance, the 2.4 was originally recommended to use Selenia 20k (10w40), they now recommend Selenia Racing (10w60)...

For the 1.6, that would be Selenia K (not 20k), which I believe is a 5w40.

 

[PNL]

NGK standard ones are the best and use Selena oil its the best for the car..Bosch are not as tolerant when and if fouling takes place whereas the NGK will take far more abuse..

 

[Sparky1483]

bosch super 4's are BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD, original ngk's or ngk irridium, thats what i got now and its great

apart fro the cams and variator need relacing:bang:

 

[Greggers]

As per my sig, I'm using Denso Iridiums and ca't fault them... actually, I love 'em

 

[Yazza54]

bosch super 4's are BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD, original ngk's or ngk irridium, thats what i got now and its great

apart fro the cams and variator need relacing:bang:

Whats so bad about the super 4's ??

i only did the oil and filter this time around but ill be getting plugs for the next service at 50k.

ended up using 10w40.


so what plugs am i going for then ngk or densos?

 

[Deckchair5]

I've just this minute replaced mine on my 1.6 - I recommend NGK on 0.9mm gap. Tried others in the past and didn't like it

 

[PNL]

- I recommend NGK on 0.9mm gap.

:yeahthat: the stilo performes better on the NGK than any other spark plug they have more resistance to fouling than any other make..fact..

 

[Yazza54]

:yeahthat: the stilo performes better on the NGK than any other spark plug they have more resistance to fouling than any other make..fact..

do i go for iridium or just the normal ones?

 

[Morty Mort]

The 1.6 isn't a racing engine, so stick to standard. Iridium is just a waste of money. Only 4 pots, no turbo, no NOS.

I also use 0,9 mm gap, as this cured some 1000RPM flat spot. I use Denso plugs though, but the NGK is propably spitzenklasse. You should always listen to the great O'Deckhair.

M.