Discussion
I've looked through previous comments on the subject of spark plugs and they all refer to the NGK plug. Has anyone every tried a different brand of plug - if so how did it perform and can you post details of the plug?
The reason for asking? The NGKs don't always last the distance between servicing. I've had a few now that have let go after just 4 or 5K miles
The reason for asking? The NGKs don't always last the distance between servicing. I've had a few now that have let go after just 4 or 5K miles
The car develops a misfire which is cured by replacing the plugs. This has only happened two or three times in the last five years, but getting hold of replacements is always a pain - perhaps I should keep hold of a spare set.
The thing is that I can't help but feel that spark plugs should last the distance, when service intervals are every 6K miles shouldn't the plugs last that long? Is it the intense heat that causes them to fail?
The thing is that I can't help but feel that spark plugs should last the distance, when service intervals are every 6K miles shouldn't the plugs last that long? Is it the intense heat that causes them to fail?
I (and a few others) had problems like this using NGK's on Harleys, especially iron head ones. If you used Champions, no problem!
Never could suss that one out, in the end I bought an Evo engined one (well two, actually), and used Champion plugs (which are actually what the Harley branded ones are, but, you guessed it, cheaper).
Never could suss that one out, in the end I bought an Evo engined one (well two, actually), and used Champion plugs (which are actually what the Harley branded ones are, but, you guessed it, cheaper).
The Dutch main agent is recommending solely (all engines) Nippon Denso's, but I have to look up the exact specs.
In my case one plug was faulty within 10K KM so indeed at about 6 K mls. Also the leads had worn badly, but no idea how long they were on the car.
Any advise on the leads (other brands than originals from Rover?)? Or just change them every once in a while as I read earlier.
In my case one plug was faulty within 10K KM so indeed at about 6 K mls. Also the leads had worn badly, but no idea how long they were on the car.
Any advise on the leads (other brands than originals from Rover?)? Or just change them every once in a while as I read earlier.
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