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what to look for when buying spark plugs

Posted: Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:42 am
by stevend34
Hi Guys

Looking for advise on what spark plugs to get. I've had my car over 5 years now and don't recall putting a new set in ever. Good maintenance?

I see there are many options and descriptions are rarely technical. what should I be looking for?

vehicle is a 1990 Sierra, GB13. Vitara carby. Extractors.

example options on sale:
https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/prod ... /ZPN-19583

https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/prod ... /ZPN-19609

Re: what to look for when buying spark plugs

Posted: Sun 14 Feb, 2021 8:19 am
by BZOOK
I've always liked NGK. Their website says they are the world leader.

Re: what to look for when buying spark plugs

Posted: Sun 14 Feb, 2021 8:50 am
by gwagensteve
I've tended towards NGK. Actually pretty sure I just put NGK in the XR6 and I've just put NGK in the Sierra. They were $5.60 or something from Supercheap, and because Supercheap are incompetent, they put 5 in the box. Winning.

Re: what to look for when buying spark plugs

Posted: Mon 15 Feb, 2021 10:43 am
by stevend34
I've gone with the NGK ones. The original Suzuki sticker under the bonnet has this brand also.

NGK BP5ES is the spark plug model for anyone reading this at a later date. (other options on the sticker where Champion N8YC and ND W16EX-U)