"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/02/2016 at 11:20 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/02/2016 at 11:20 • Filed to: None | 0
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I was thinking about replacing my sparkplugs for no other reason than I dont know when they were done and its an easy complicated as fuck process cuz Audi. Any advice on what to get or anything else sparkplug related in general? I was probably going to see who has the best/lowest cost set of iridiums around.
2.7 BiTurbo V6
UPDATE:
Bagnell Auto and ORielly both said i should stick with Bosch (OEM), Bagnell doesn;t carry then and Orielly said they have to special order them
autozone has then but the are $12 a peice
advanced said fuck that get whatever and recommended NGK plugs at $7 each.
Should I stick with Bosche or will other types be fine?
Is there anything I should pay attention to if I do ever get to this job as far as what the old plugs look like?
bob and john
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2016 at 13:19 |
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double check the gap and make sure you connect the right plug leads.
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> bob and john
07/01/2016 at 13:19 |
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i figured i’d do one at a time as to not mess that up
Funktheduck
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2016 at 14:38 |
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It’s an Audi so:
Step one: remove front end
Step two: remove engine to gain access to one unnecessarily hard to get to bolt
Step 3: break something seemingly unimportant only to find out it’s super important and super expensive and has to be shipped from Germany.
Step D: say screw it, throw it up on CL and buy a Corolla
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> Funktheduck
07/01/2016 at 19:02 |
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No service position but I have to remove the intake tube and something like the coolant reservoir
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> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 02:06 |
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Best: NGK
Just barely not best: Denso
Third: ?
Worst ever: Bosch (particularly any not sold by a dealer as OE, because Bosch is really terrible about parts tier qualities. Meaning that they sell really shitty versions of things to parts does and online retailers but say they’re the same as OE branded stuff)
Pro (if you can call me that?) tip: Don’t try to adjust the gap in any plug that isn’t copper. If you do you can crack the electrodes. Check them, and if they’re incorrect return them for new ones.
Berang
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 11:25 |
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get these
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> Berang
07/02/2016 at 11:28 |
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what is it?
Roadster Man
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 11:29 |
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NGK makes quality products, don’t be deterred by their low price.
If you muuuuust stay with ze Germans , go online and order the Bosch plugs. $12/each sounds like a rip off. But the right gap and spark temp NGK’s will work fine. I’m from the school of thought that you don’t need to gap plugs these days, just check for any damage.
Don’t forget that anti-seize goop when installing the new plugs!!! You don’t want a seized plug, especially in an Audi, which I suspect would end in the car immolating itself somehow.
As far as what the old plugs look like, I think white is fine but a black tip means that there’s a bit of oil getting burned in there.
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Berang
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 11:31 |
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a really long spark plug
petebmwm
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 11:41 |
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surface gap champions!
TheHondaBro
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 11:41 |
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Don't die.
PorkchoPlissken
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/02/2016 at 14:42 |
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That’s stupid. But plugs are simple. I like NGK, but OEM is usually the way to go for plugs. Get a spark plug socket, they come in various lengths, which is helpful. Dont forget to double check the gaps.
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> PorkchoPlissken
07/02/2016 at 18:04 |
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I did NGK. It was a successful operation