Technical spark plugs

[bobbyless]

simple question, my punto 55 has fiat plugs fitted (say fiat on them), and as it's low milage, i was wandering if anybody could tell me if they are plugs that get put in by fiat when serviced, or if they are are still the originals (on 30000 miles)??

also, what sparkplugs are recommended for me to change to??

thanks for any help.

 

[Keith OHara]

If in doubt change them - Halfords have a good range and their selection book is easy to follow.

 

[custard]

if its serviced by fiat then they will fit 'fiat' plugs

The Fiat Cinquecento
Fun While It Runs

 

[wcavanagh]

I am changin my Mrs's plus at the weekend, can someone tell me what gap they should be? It is a P Reg 55

Thanks



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Will

 

[pritch]

Usually 0.9mm on the 1.1

Spirito di Punto | M-reg 55SX, black, 5dr. Clear repeaters. Remote locking fitted, no light confirmation yet though - need relay fitted

 

[Peetie]

Use Bosch super 4 plugs, I have found these work well in fiat units and give a noticibly better idle.

 

[dave]

Bosch or ngk not champion and defently not Halfords.
Halfords should only be used by your granny to get your christmas prezzies

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[bobbyless]

where can these bosch spark plugs be bought?? and at what cost?

thanks for help so far.

 

[dave]

most motor factors do them.

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[JonnyBoy]

I put Denso's in last service for £1.80 a piece, sadly that shop has now closed down! [xx(]

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[Keith OHara]

Hope your sorted now, but a comment for Dave 'turbo terror'. Halfords do not manufacture their own plugs. They sell a good selection of Bosch, NGK etc. Everything is visible with an easy to use selection book. This is the why I recommended them.

 

[dave]

Originally posted by Keith OHara
Hope your sorted now, but a comment for Dave . Halfords do not manufacture their own plugs. They sell a good selection of Bosch, NGK etc. Everything is visible with an easy to use selection book. This is the why I recommended them.

But halfords charge a lot more than everybody else, 'turbo terror' is put there buy this site not me like you have "learner driver"

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[craig 980]

halfords are crap, period.
i brought some plugs from them before, and they were totally wrong, they were about 2mm too small on the thread, and 2 heat ranges out.

go to your fiat dealer and get some from them, that way, you can be more confident that they are the right type.

 

[david75]

Would not advise buying for the dealer, especially if it says fit part on plugs, these are OE and well over priced.
Better with NGK's, alot of OE plugs breaking down after low mileage these days.
David coupe 20vt

 

[craig 980]

£5.50 a spark plug sounds good to me for fiat/champion dual electrode.
mine always last between services, and i'm sure they could last longer.

 

[dave]

£5.50 for one plug[:0] i pay £1.80 for ngk V groves.

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[JonnyBoy]

Jesus christ, five and a half notes for a plug? For that price I'd expect them to give the car another 10bhp, make me a cuppa in the morning and wipe my arse for me!!
My Denso's cost £1.80 and they're much better than any other plugs I've used.

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[ts86net]

Get the ones I have (same range, not sure if Punto uses same model).

They're much better than Super4's.

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