hue_hustler

NGK Lazer Platinum or Lazer Iridium Plugs for my 2003 Acura CL-S? I'm changing my spark plugs this week. Which ones do I buy? I'm looking for the best quality. I'm not worried about the pricing. Any advise is deeply appreciated. Thanks.

richardparker

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Alot of people like NGK, I run heat range 8 Bosch iridiums. About $7 a plug.
You might not want to be colder than a 7 if your engine is N/A whatever brand you choose.

hue_hustler

I went to buy NGK spark plugs for my 2003 Acura CL Type-S and the best one available for an Automatic Transmission was the Laser Platinum. can I use Laser Iridium or no? Laser Platinum or Laser Iridium? Pls help. Thanks..

TheWeez

Platinum are for automatics.

hue_hustler

Thanks a lot bro..

richardparker

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Platinums for automatics,Thats just crazy.
Its the same engine in both dude.
The reason one up's to iridium plugs is because they are less prone to fouling and will generally last longer.

TheWeez

Factory says platinum for autos and iridium for manuals. I just went by that. Figure the guys that made the engine know their stuff.

Platinum are generally 40k-50k miles while iridium are 80k-100k according to NGK.

hue_hustler

So have any of you's or anyone you know use Iridium on an Automatic Type-S? And if so, how's the performance?

aznboi2424

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They used the iridium plugs in the 6 speed. For the automatics, they used the platinum plugs. I put iridium in my 2001 type S and it runs just fine.

aznboi2424

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I do and I don't feel any difference. So use what you want cant go wrong with the NGK Lazers

hue_hustler

U have a 2001 Type-S Automatic and you're using Iridium NGK's?

aznboi2424

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hue_hustler

Hmmm. Interesting. Now im wondering if I should go that route..

hue_hustler

Here is a list of things I bought for a tune up.



1.Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage (5W-30)
2.K&N High Performance Gold Oil Filter
3.Laser Platinum NGK's
4.STP Air Filter

The first tune up since I bought it. If there is anything else I should do please explain. Any advice is deeply appreciated. thanks guys.

hue_hustler

Here is a list of things I bought for a tune up.



1.Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage (5W-30)
2.K&N High Performance Gold Oil Filter
3.Laser Platinum NGK's
4.STP Air Filter

The first tune up since I bought it. If there is anything else I should do please explain. Any advice is deeply appreciated. thanks guys.

TheWeez

Never hurts to run a bottle of Seafoam through the gas tank every 15k miles.

3.2cls6speedmt

did you change your plugs? Was it pretty easy? I have ordered some Lazer Iridium Plugs off of ebay. I need to change them this weekend.

aznboi2424

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Fronts are a breeze, rears are tougher because less room.

PantherSherry

So, quick question, I was planning to swap out plugs for my
2003 3.2L Automatic. Since it has 109 K miles, should I use the
iridium? Or the platinum? Thanks

PantherSherry

Oh, it's Not a Type S.

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

Platinum is fine.

PantherSherry

Will this be a problem? NGK iridium spark plugs in a 2003 3.2L CL, Automatic, that's NOT a Type S?
I only chose them because someone said the tend to not foul easily, & I'm already at 109 k mileage.
So if there's ANY reason I should Not use them? Please advise before they arrive. ( Ordered Online)

TLer trash

If there is any difference between platinum and iridium, it is tiny. Supposedly, the iridium is better, but either will go 100,000 miles and show absolutely no wear. If the iridium is listed for your car, go for it. I always try to put in the best available. I'm also of the same opinion as richardparker on the bosch oe iridium and platinum. Despite being heresy on a japanese car forum, I think they work as well as or better than ngk, at a lower price. They also have the supposed performance advantage of a cutaway secondary electrode which ngk only offers on their ix plugs, which don't last as long as the laser plugs.

aznboi2424

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Iridium is fine as well. In fact, I swapped out my platinum plugs for iridium.