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Old Spark Plugs Vs. New Spark Plugs (pics)

brerben

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brerben NPORA Newbie

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Here is a comparison shot of my old and new spark plugs:

 

Old - BKR5ES (NGK Standard)

New - BKR5EIX (NGK Iridium IX)

 

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Just got done changing all 6 of them and can notice a slight difference in pickup. This was the first time I changed the plugs since I bought the truck in June, and I never knew if the original owner had done a tune-up recently. But now I know he hadn't!

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:itsallgood: Brother, I gotta tell ya I am not bragging because this is not a great thing to brag about....when I popped mine out of my 98 when I first got it (84K), the wires came apart in my hands, and I was gentle since they had to be ordered by Autozone. The plugs were way worse than those! 4 of 6 hand about "0" electrode left...I still scratch my head as to how she ran home 2 hrs from the auction.

 

I say that I am not bragging because that kind of wear and abuse should have been a great sign to me! I went on to change the air filter that was FILLED with leaves and mucky stuff. If I were you I would be glad to see such even wear on those old plugs, and that they are not so worn!! :tonguefinger:

 

About the Iridiums...they were awesome plugs in both my Pathy and my BMW P... ....I really can't say on how long they really last effectively, but with NO doubt the BMW picked up or picked back up 2 mpg, and the other plugs were not in bad shape at all!! Congrats on buying a piece of OEM combustion future! I think that all manufacturers wil eventually put these in their vehicles, just like they will all eventually use mandrel bent pipes! Hint: PT Crusiers have mandrel bent pipes...yup even Chrysler!

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When I changed mine last year they all looked like that, but had twice the gap they should have had (no wonder I had burn marks on my cap).

 

what kind of plugs did you have?

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