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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Spark Plugs?????

Ok, I know I should pick up NGK spark plugs since they are OEM, but which plugs should I go with? My local Advance Auto has 5 models. Thanks for any help, I searched but couldn't find the info.

$2.98
7090 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5EGP
G-Power Platinum Plug; BKR5EGP; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty

$6.96
5464 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5EIX-11
Iridium IX Plug; BKR5EIX-11; DOHC; @ Gap Preset @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty

$9.98
2647 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. PFR5G-11
OE Style Laser Platinum; PFR5G-11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 1 Year Replacement Warranty


$9.88
7994 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. IFR5E11
OE Style Laser Iridium; IFR5E11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty


$1.77
2382 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5ES-11
Standard Plug, BKR5ES-11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 3 Month Limited Warranty
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Go with the laser platinum as they are OE or go with the laser iridium for a longer lasting, more efficient plug. You can use the others but you will have to change your plugs more often and will drop a bit of mpg. I am currently waiting for NAPA to get my laser iridiums in, as they don't seem to have made their way to Canada yet. Ran the standard iridiums in my 92 Max and noticed a bit more snap when getting on the gas + better mpg.

That's just my opinion.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gjohnson
Ok, I know I should pick up NGK spark plugs since they are OEM, but which plugs should I go with? My local Advance Auto has 5 models. Thanks for any help, I searched but couldn't find the info.

$2.98
7090 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5EGP
G-Power Platinum Plug; BKR5EGP; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty

$6.96
5464 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5EIX-11
Iridium IX Plug; BKR5EIX-11; DOHC; @ Gap Preset @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty

$9.98
2647 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. PFR5G-11
OE Style Laser Platinum; PFR5G-11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 1 Year Replacement Warranty


$9.88
7994 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. IFR5E11
OE Style Laser Iridium; IFR5E11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 2 Year Replacement Warranty


$1.77
2382 NGK Spark Plug: Plug No. BKR5ES-11
Standard Plug, BKR5ES-11; DOHC; @ Gap .044 @
Warranty: 3 Month Limited Warranty
Is this your first time replacing your plugs for your max?
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by zoutv
Is this your first time replacing your plugs for your max?
Yes, I bought my Max in January and I'm at a little over 100k. Thought I should do a little matinence. My car seems to be having a hard time starting lately and I was told to check out the plugs.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Any other opinions?
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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BKR5E-11 1.98/plug @NAPA.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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On a scale from 1 - 10 how hard is it to do on the 5.5?
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Your avatar and subtitle are not cool dude.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Your avatar and subtitle are not cool dude.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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I've got Iridium IX. Works for me.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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