Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs?
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Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs?
Hi,
I am gonna change the spark plugs for my 1999 Accord V6 (J30A1). I am wondering if I should choose the OEM NGK spark plugs or the Bosch Platinum+4 ? The NGK plugs are twice priced than Bosch. I appreciate much if you experienced guys can give some recommendations.
I am gonna change the spark plugs for my 1999 Accord V6 (J30A1). I am wondering if I should choose the OEM NGK spark plugs or the Bosch Platinum+4 ? The NGK plugs are twice priced than Bosch. I appreciate much if you experienced guys can give some recommendations.
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Re: Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs? (Haccord1996)
I am doing the same for my 1993 Accord EX. Which NGK is best spark plug for normal, street, grocery getter, freeway cruiser, performance.
NGK Premium Platinum
NGK GP series
NGK IX series
NGK V Power
I got this list from Autozone.
Thanks.
NGK Premium Platinum
NGK GP series
NGK IX series
NGK V Power
I got this list from Autozone.
Thanks.
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Re: Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs? (Blamm!!)
Thanks I just looked at all of these spark plugs on the NGK page and they are very different. V Power it is for my Accord. I use the Iridium for my motorcycle though did not know why until today. Thanks again.
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Re: (Ross 2.0)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NEVER USE BOSCH PLUGS IN A HONDA!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont use bosch anything in my honda
i dont use bosch anything in my honda
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FunnyVictor86 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i dont use bosch anything in my honda </TD></TR></TABLE>
Good boy ~pats on head~
i dont use bosch anything in my honda </TD></TR></TABLE>
Good boy ~pats on head~
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHCMAN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">(NEVER USE BOSCH PLUGS IN A HONDA!!!!! )
Why? out of curiosity... Wrong resistor?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Never took the time to find out why. I just know from experience. They get poor gas mileage, misfire codes, and have even been known to run hot if a particular plug is used. They just aren't designed to work in a Honda. They'll work just fine in a brain dead American car, heck you could probably make you own and they would work.
Why? out of curiosity... Wrong resistor?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Never took the time to find out why. I just know from experience. They get poor gas mileage, misfire codes, and have even been known to run hot if a particular plug is used. They just aren't designed to work in a Honda. They'll work just fine in a brain dead American car, heck you could probably make you own and they would work.
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Re: Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs? (airsoft1)
Bosch suck, used them once in my daily driver nissan and they soon gave me a sweet misfire which set off a cel light, changed back to NGK/ reset the code no problems since.
For my accord, NGK cheap copper plugs here is the only thing I use... did when i was stock, did when i was spraying the car, and do now boosted. Only thing different has been the heat range or course.
If your a stock or lightly mod'd n/a vehicle which I gather you are... in your application platinums will last you a little longer (which is why they are recommended) which might be worth it since a plug change in the v6 is not as easy as us i4's.
For my accord, NGK cheap copper plugs here is the only thing I use... did when i was stock, did when i was spraying the car, and do now boosted. Only thing different has been the heat range or course.
If your a stock or lightly mod'd n/a vehicle which I gather you are... in your application platinums will last you a little longer (which is why they are recommended) which might be worth it since a plug change in the v6 is not as easy as us i4's.
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Re: Should I use NGK or Bosch spark plugs? (diydog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NEVER USE BOSCH PLUGS IN A HONDA!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
^^^X2 Or anything BOSCH for that matter.
NGK
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Good boy ~pats on head~</TD></TR></TABLE>
I lol`d
^^^X2 Or anything BOSCH for that matter.
NGK
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Good boy ~pats on head~</TD></TR></TABLE>
I lol`d
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Re: (Ross 2.0)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Never took the time to find out why. I just know from experience. They get poor gas mileage, misfire codes, and have even been known to run hot if a particular plug is used. They just aren't designed to work in a Honda. They'll work just fine in a brain dead American car, heck you could probably make you own and they would work. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess some peoples milage will vary... I thought/have found them to be a decent plug, likely better or equal to Champion or AC delco? Have used the Platinum plus 4's, and platinum plus 2's in my accord as well as NGK coppers at various times throughout the last 6 years, and never had a misfire, blistered plug, or milage difference between any of them... Any plug will run hot if you put in the wrong heat range, and the misfire MAY have been something as simple as a loose plug wire?
Just saying... I believe NGK's have a better rep for a reason, and may well be a superior plug even if only by way of better quality control...
sohc
Never took the time to find out why. I just know from experience. They get poor gas mileage, misfire codes, and have even been known to run hot if a particular plug is used. They just aren't designed to work in a Honda. They'll work just fine in a brain dead American car, heck you could probably make you own and they would work. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess some peoples milage will vary... I thought/have found them to be a decent plug, likely better or equal to Champion or AC delco? Have used the Platinum plus 4's, and platinum plus 2's in my accord as well as NGK coppers at various times throughout the last 6 years, and never had a misfire, blistered plug, or milage difference between any of them... Any plug will run hot if you put in the wrong heat range, and the misfire MAY have been something as simple as a loose plug wire?
Just saying... I believe NGK's have a better rep for a reason, and may well be a superior plug even if only by way of better quality control...
sohc
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Re: (SOHCMAN)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHCMAN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Have used the Platinum plus 4's, and platinum plus 2's in my accord as well as NGK coppers at various times throughout the last 6 years, and never had a misfire, blistered plug, or milage difference between any of them... Any plug will run hot if you put in the wrong heat range, and the misfire MAY have been something as simple as a loose plug wire?
Just saying... I believe NGK's have a better rep for a reason, and may well be a superior plug even if only by way of better quality control...
sohc </TD></TR></TABLE>
eh, the +2 and +4 are the cumbersome models of bosch;
but their regular copper and platinum plugs gave me NO problems...
only w/ the fancy designed plugs w/ redundant electrodes are a hit-or-miss
Have used the Platinum plus 4's, and platinum plus 2's in my accord as well as NGK coppers at various times throughout the last 6 years, and never had a misfire, blistered plug, or milage difference between any of them... Any plug will run hot if you put in the wrong heat range, and the misfire MAY have been something as simple as a loose plug wire?
Just saying... I believe NGK's have a better rep for a reason, and may well be a superior plug even if only by way of better quality control...
sohc </TD></TR></TABLE>
eh, the +2 and +4 are the cumbersome models of bosch;
but their regular copper and platinum plugs gave me NO problems...
only w/ the fancy designed plugs w/ redundant electrodes are a hit-or-miss
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Bosch = garbage! I would stay away from iridium; sometimes they do funny things. I used NGK coppers or V-powers (also copper), and I change plugs every other oil change. They are cheap and fresh all the time. If you won't want to change them as often, go with platinum. Forget about plugs for 60k, and be happy. Iridium is a joke.
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ive never had a problem iridiums ... and unless your having misfires [because its the wrong plugs] or you have a high performance vehicle you wont notice a difference between a regular plug and iridium ... i only use them because it gives me peace of mind