Well, it’s about time to change my plugs..I’m sure they are OEM, and about
1K miles past due.
I’m wondering if its worth it to get the platinum plugs, the split fire, or
any other "performance enhancing" plug or wire kit. Will this actually help
something out or is it just a trick thing to spend money on??
Lemme hear what you got to say about things.
-Max
Splitfire plugs are the biggest waste of money imagineable. Even the
FTC banned their wild claims they used to make… they are akin to snake
oil. Platinum-tipped plugs are definitely worth a little extra though
since they keep the electrode from deteriorating as quickly. Most
platinum tipped plugs offer at least 2X to 3X the life of a standard
spark plug. I just looked at my platinum-tipped plugs about a month ago
and with somewhere around 60,000 miles on them (I have 94,000 on my TJ),
I was amazed to find them in perfect condition.
Jerry
MaximumFrog wrote:
> Well, it’s about time to change my plugs..I’m sure they are OEM, and about
> 1K miles past due.
> I’m wondering if its worth it to get the platinum plugs, the split fire, or
> any other "performance enhancing" plug or wire kit. Will this actually help
> something out or is it just a trick thing to spend money on??
> Lemme hear what you got to say about things.
> -Max
–
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL KC6TAY
The Zen Hotdog… make me one with everything!
Geezer Jeep: http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/
Thanks!
Cause split fire is what I was heading for…SO I guess those ones that are
platinum, but have 4 little electrodes would also be no good? How would you
gap those??
-Max
Only the Bosch Platinum Plus-4 have four electrodes and are overpriced
(what, $6 each or something like that?) and not worth it their extra
cost in my opinion. Standard platinum-tipped plugs from NGK, Autolight,
AC-Delco, etc. are all very good plugs, will last seemingly forever, and
are gapped as any other spark plug is. I’m no great fan of Autolight
plugs but as I say, the platinum-tipped Autolights in my Jeep were in
perfect condition when I checked them last month and they probably have
60,000 miles on them.
Jerry
MaximumFrog wrote:
> Thanks!
> Cause split fire is what I was heading for…SO I guess those ones that are
> platinum, but have 4 little electrodes would also be no good? How would you
> gap those??
> -Max
–
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL KC6TAY
The Zen Hotdog… make me one with everything!
Geezer Jeep: http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/
The past replies agree with what I’ve heard also.
I’m due soon for plugs on my ’96 F-150, I figured on going the platinum route
based of recommendations for them. And I the jobs going to be a pain in the
butt getting to the rear plugs, I can’t see going through that much work to put
in generic parts.
Remember to use some anti-seize compound on the threads if your going for
the extended replacement times. Else next time you probably will have a
problem getting them out.
JJ
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> The past replies agree with what I’ve heard also.
> I’m due soon for plugs on my ’96 F-150, I figured on going the platinum
route
> based of recommendations for them. And I the jobs going to be a pain in
the
> butt getting to the rear plugs, I can’t see going through that much work
to put
> in generic parts.
Nothing but wasted money.
split fire plug can hurt the valve, i have seen it….go for platinum
plugs.
Rider’s
am looking for a 4 wheel drive in NortheN Idaho. Are Subaru a good econ
vehicle?
Thanks Richard