Spark Plug rant

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Old 06-01-2013, 10:35 PM
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Spark Plug rant

So on the mission to buy correct spark plugs, I almost got a heart attack when acura parts guy quoted me $33 a piece!!! He could not believe it either he thought it was $33 for all six. Lol

Online sources have them for $14-$19 a piece as well, and auto zone here does not carry them at all. They only have iridium with heat range of 5, which is not really ideal for Type S engine.

Went to my local supply store, Al's Automotive, where I use to buy audi spark plugs from, and got them at $9.99 a piece! laser irridium, heat range 6. Exact same part number as the one dealer sells for $33.. if I had any time I'd to over to acura and ask to speak with parts manager, that's just raping people..
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Your Autozone can get them. Just request the specific part number, and they'll order it. They are around $10 each.

What year car do you have, is it a type-S, is it an Auto or Manual?
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I needed them today. I have a cl type S, 6 speed.
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I put in ngk iridiums on my CL 2 or 3 times already... No issues. The laser iridiums are not worth it IMHO
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Well if the lazer plugs can last 105k miles according to Honda, I'm going to stick with those same plugs if I don't want to touch them again until 210k.
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Laser iridiums have a colder heat range then standard, therefore are more suitable for firing on an engine such as type S. I wasn't going to get into a debate whether or not everyone with Type S should use them, as it's their own car.

They were $2 a piece difference at my supplier, really wasn't worth the risk. The same reason I also use premium gas in the car. But to each is own.
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