Technical spark plugs
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Technical spark plugs
Depends entirely on personal choice bud!
Personally i wont fit anything but NGKs having said that i believe Bosch are a reputable brand but i've heard that champions tend to fail prematurely. i also know of people who fit champions and swear by them
Personally i wont fit anything but NGKs having said that i believe Bosch are a reputable brand but i've heard that champions tend to fail prematurely. i also know of people who fit champions and swear by them
I'm with Richy in being an NGK fan. If you want to extend your plug change intervals, upgrade to NGK Iridiums.
i have a bigger penchant for LSG Brisk Halos they're in the celica but i havent had chance to get them in a fiat yet... the celi boys report theyre good for 250,000 mi
Hmmm. As soon as I see claims like 10% improvement in fuel economy I get very suspicious. If they were that good, wouldn't all manufacturers be fitting them as a matter of course?
And plugs for most of the car models I checked were unavailable...
And plugs for most of the car models I checked were unavailable...
i can vouch my average mpg went up by 3 after fitting.... nothing else was done... which is quite a saving on a celi.
id like to see if they have cross referencing between ngk/bosch/champion plugs as not many models are listed
id like to see if they have cross referencing between ngk/bosch/champion plugs as not many models are listed
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120841923402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
The ones I got were already gaped too, so quick change. I wont touch anything other than NGK which seems to be the general consensus.
The ones I got were already gaped too, so quick change. I wont touch anything other than NGK which seems to be the general consensus.
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LSG Brisks for the 1.6s are out of the question just got a reply email back
Garima Kamo via Email said:
Out of interest could you see if they supply them for the 2.4 5-cyl, and if so how much?
whats the NGK Plug Designation?
(1) Pre-gapped
(2) Hand tighten
(3) if the plug has no washer tighten 1/16 of a turn; if the plug has a washer tighten 1/2-2/3 of a turn
the other pic means not suitable for Aviation use (for those who dont know)
NGKs come pregaped as standard thats what the little diagram on the side of the box means!... always worth a check though
(1) Pre-gapped
(2) Hand tighten
(3) if the plug has no washer tighten 1/16 of a turn; if the plug has a washer tighten 1/2-2/3 of a turn
the other pic means not suitable for Aviation use (for those who dont know)
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For the 2.4 engine it is:
BKR5EKC (Stock No 5216) or
BKR5EIX (Stock No 6341) Iridium upgrade.
looking at cross referencing all the BKR5Exx series NGKs are replaced by LSGs DR17YC plug so sorry buddy its a no
so sorry buddy its a no
just incase anybody ever wondered NGK Plug Designations
I recently got my hands on some Valeo Marchal M004.
Are these any good at all or completely goofy?
I have no idea as to what type of spark plugs would be needed...
Are these any good at all or completely goofy?
I have no idea as to what type of spark plugs would be needed...
suck em and see vladof!
thing is if you buy a reputable brand NGK, Bosch, Champion you know your paying for quality that 'wont' let you down... i've never heard of valeo plugs BUT Valeo are heavily involved with OEM parts so there is no reason why their plugs should be anything to shy away from!
thing is if you buy a reputable brand NGK, Bosch, Champion you know your paying for quality that 'wont' let you down... i've never heard of valeo plugs BUT Valeo are heavily involved with OEM parts so there is no reason why their plugs should be anything to shy away from!
Thanks Richie, I always go for top brands as well but I got these for free so thought I would ask whether they fit or not.
They don't really say they work for the Stilo. They work for a lot of FIAT and Alfa cars, but not the Stilo in particular. Should it? Or is it just some kind of marketing difference?
They don't really say they work for the Stilo. They work for a lot of FIAT and Alfa cars, but not the Stilo in particular. Should it? Or is it just some kind of marketing difference?
Vlad these are typical OEM type plugs. The four electrodes (pre-set gap) allow for longer service intervals to reduce service costs. When one eletrode wears down, the spark then jumps to the next closest and so on round all four...
BPR6Exx is for tipo according to an ebay search (the equivelent of your Valeo units)
BKR5Exx is for the Stilo 1.6
The thread sizes and reach are the same. the only differences are the heat index, construction, and hex nut size on the plug... see my posted NGK designations to see what i mean.
It would be easier to cross reference with a Valeo plug designation rather than running off the packaging of your M004s that state 'tipo'
BKR5Exx is for the Stilo 1.6
The thread sizes and reach are the same. the only differences are the heat index, construction, and hex nut size on the plug... see my posted NGK designations to see what i mean.
It would be easier to cross reference with a Valeo plug designation rather than running off the packaging of your M004s that state 'tipo'
Thank you all for the replies. Checked out the Valeo Guide on sparks and it seems that H60 is not suppose to go in the Stilo at all.
The correct type would be F87.
I guess I now have a present waiting to be given.
The correct type would be F87.
I guess I now have a present waiting to be given.
