New spark plugs suggestion
09-11-2019, 06:04 PM
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New spark plugs suggestion
About to replace the spark plugs in my 03 i35 3.5 engine. I saw where there was a new spark plug called Ruthenium, a step above Iridium. I was wondering if anyone has these installed and are they worth the money at $8 per plug.
09-12-2019, 09:34 AM
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So what ... you get 100K miles o/o this Ruthenium stuff?
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
09-12-2019, 11:28 AM
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So what ... you get 100K miles o/o this Ruthenium stuff?
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
09-12-2019, 11:38 AM
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So what ... you get 100K miles o/o this Ruthenium stuff?
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
You're doing maintenance wrong. No one wants to swap out coppers when they get eaten up or foul out (and you have to do it, b/c it's misfiring).
Feel free to check youtube. After 100K, they're still like new.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 09-12-2019 at 11:50 AM.
09-12-2019, 03:23 PM
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i had ngk g-powers and they wore out pretty good at about 40k
they are platinum i believe.
put in ngk iridium and got a 30 mile jump per tank.
copper is if you're turboed and need a heat range or looking for top performance.
or if u just like changing them because it makes you feel like a MAN.
on my turbo bmw i change the coppers every year they are pretty trashed i highly recommend don't get coppers
and get iridium.
i changed stock iridum plugs on a 60k versa. they where pretty worn, but they could of gone some more k, it's a versa.
took some pictures will post them in a bit.
they are platinum i believe.
put in ngk iridium and got a 30 mile jump per tank.
copper is if you're turboed and need a heat range or looking for top performance.
or if u just like changing them because it makes you feel like a MAN.
on my turbo bmw i change the coppers every year they are pretty trashed i highly recommend don't get coppers
and get iridium.
i changed stock iridum plugs on a 60k versa. they where pretty worn, but they could of gone some more k, it's a versa.
took some pictures will post them in a bit.
09-12-2019, 03:33 PM
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they where like 30k to 40k can't remember exactly, but they are at end of life.
copper wouldn't even come near 30k they would round off and perform like shiit without even knowing because u drive a stock maxima. haha i joke but not really
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copper wouldn't even come near 30k they would round off and perform like shiit without even knowing because u drive a stock maxima. haha i joke but not really
09-12-2019, 05:53 PM
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So what ... you get 100K miles o/o this Ruthenium stuff?
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
At $8.00/ea. that's $48.00 for 100K miles.
Coppers, on the other hand (which conduct much better and more efficiently) are $1.45/ea.
Replacing those every 30K, not only are using a better performing plug, your saving $35+ over the same 100K miles.
Can't go wrong with tried and true, no-mystery-to-them NGK coppers.
Cheap, too.
09-12-2019, 05:55 PM
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NGK Iridium plugs last forever and only cost 28 dollars. 120K+ on sister's old maxima and I'll probably swap em out into the new one lol.
You're doing maintenance wrong. No one wants to swap out coppers when they get eaten up or foul out (and you have to do it, b/c it's misfiring).
You're doing maintenance wrong. No one wants to swap out coppers when they get eaten up or foul out (and you have to do it, b/c it's misfiring).
09-12-2019, 11:08 PM
#13
It's very unlikely to seize in an aluminum head (although, people have broke off cheapo plugs after way too long use). Besides, that's what anti-seize is for when installing anything you want to stay free.
09-13-2019, 04:45 AM
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Golly ... folks getting sh** for performing routine/regular maintenance at routine/regular intervals.
It's apparent that, to some, their vehicle is simply a means of transportation.
In my GT-40 equipped Ford SVT 351W, I use copper and change them twice a year.
Changing plugs doesn't necessarily make me feel like a MAN, but driving my GT-40 equipped Ford SVT 351W certainly does.
It's apparent that, to some, their vehicle is simply a means of transportation.
In my GT-40 equipped Ford SVT 351W, I use copper and change them twice a year.
Changing plugs doesn't necessarily make me feel like a MAN
, but driving my GT-40 equipped Ford SVT 351W certainly does.
Last edited by Turbobink; 09-13-2019 at 04:55 AM.
09-13-2019, 12:43 PM
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09-13-2019, 03:33 PM
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If my interpretiation of this statement is correct and you’re indicating that spending time ... and money ... on my Ford, is a waste, you are truly ignorant and have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
09-13-2019, 05:16 PM
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If my interpretiation of this statement is correct and you’re indicating that spending time ... and money ... on my Ford, is a waste, you are truly ignorant and have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
09-13-2019, 07:28 PM
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well thanks for the replies guys, but i read that the Ruthenium plugs have just as much spark as copper, and last as long as iridium plugs, ngk of course. I like the copper but dont want to be changing plugs every year or 2. I need to see what is inside the motor and maybe just install what is in there.
09-13-2019, 07:31 PM
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If my interpretiation of this statement is correct and you’re indicating that spending time ... and money ... on my Ford, is a waste, you are truly ignorant and have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
If I’ve misinterpreted the statement, please clarify and a I apologize for my abrupt rebuttal.
Your stang is pretty sweet though. I had an '98 SVT Cobra for a couple years. Lots of fun. I did prefer my '99 Trans Am, though. It just looked better lowered, in my opinion.
09-14-2019, 04:13 AM
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It's all in jest. I could care less. If it was a Chevy, I'd have made a stab at Chevy. Just doin my job.
Your stang is pretty sweet though. I had an '98 SVT Cobra for a couple years. Lots of fun. I did prefer my '99 Trans Am, though. It just looked better lowered, in my opinion.
Your stang is pretty sweet though. I had an '98 SVT Cobra for a couple years. Lots of fun. I did prefer my '99 Trans Am, though. It just looked better lowered, in my opinion.
Even though I consider myself a Ford-guy. Well, old(er) Fords anyway, I always have coveted the 1977 T/A.
That is still, in my mind, about the best handling car I’ve ever driven.
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