Just checking
Just checking
A search reveals NGK BCP7ET are the spark plugs to get, but am I right? I thought the 16v had three pronged plugs, and these aren't are they?
What is the recommended plug - recommended by you out there as opposed to 'the book'...?
What is the recommended plug - recommended by you out there as opposed to 'the book'...?
Long-term BX-owner (had a Ph.1 and a Ph.2 in the recent past). Currently: GTi 8v, 219k miles (!), XM 2.0CT Exclusive.
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The number of prongs is irellevant, they only determine how long the plug lasts. When the gap to one electrode becomes too great, the spark will automatically jump to the next nearest. More prongs, more miles.
I've got Nippon Denso IK22's in mine. Never looked back after 20k miles and should last another 10k.
I've got Nippon Denso IK22's in mine. Never looked back after 20k miles and should last another 10k.
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the 'T' at the end of the plug number refers to Triple, 'S' = single,
the number refers to the heat rating on the plug, the higher the hotter it can run/burn, no idea what any additoinal letters mean though! the wife's run on either 'N' or 'KC' ngk plugs!
the 8v 309's used to run bcpr6es iirc.
the number refers to the heat rating on the plug, the higher the hotter it can run/burn, no idea what any additoinal letters mean though! the wife's run on either 'N' or 'KC' ngk plugs!
the 8v 309's used to run bcpr6es iirc.
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