1971 BMW 3.0CS Spark Plugs

Your 1971 BMW 3.0CS might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Spark Plugs you desperately need.

We currently carry 19 Spark Plugs to choose from for your 1971 BMW 3.0CS, and our inventory prices range from as little as $2.79 up to $11.99.

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Spark Plugs for Your 1971 BMW 3.0CS

NGK – OE Series Standard Nickel Spark Plug: Conventional Tip Design, BPR5ES (Part No.7734)

OE Series Standard Nickel Spark Plug: Conventional Tip Design, BPR5ES

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NGK Standard spark plugs (in the iconic NGK ‘yellow box’ packaging) are a proven OE cornerstone and technology customers have relied on for decades. Engineered specifically for OE applications, NGK Standard spark plugs provide OE quality nickel alloy reli

Product Features:
  • ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
  • NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RN12YC (Part No.404)

Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RN12YC

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Dependable performance. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
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NGK – G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR5EGP (Part No.7082)

G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR5EGP

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NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
  • PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
  • TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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DENSO – U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, W16EXR-U (Part No.3031)

U-Groove Spark Plug:  OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, W16EXR-U

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U-Groove design provides better ignitability for increased engine efficiency.

Product Features:
  • Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
  • Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
  • Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
  • Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
  • 100% pre-fired to assure reliable operation
  • U-Groove Conventional
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.63)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper-glass seal that bonds the insulator, terminal post, and center electrode together, ensuring full required voltage at the spark gap with a 100% leak-proof, gas-tight seal. The multi-rib insulator reduces the risk of flash-over, while the one-piece terminal post adds strength and durability. Additionally, the built-in resistor minimizes radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion, making these spark plugs a reliable choice for enhancing your vehicle’s performance.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug is engineered to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you achieve better fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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ACDelco – Conventional Nickel Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reliable Performance (Part No.R42XLS)

Conventional Nickel Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reliable Performance

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ACDelco Professional Conventional Spark Plugs are designed for reliability and efficient performance, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. Their high-quality copper cores and outstanding suppression characteristics deliver reliable performance. They are also available for Marine applications. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Black Onyx coating helps reduce corrosion
  • Copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Ribbed suppressor seal extends resistance and helps prevent spark ‘flash over’ and misfires
  • Nickel-chrome alloy sheathing helps prevent corrosion on center electrode
  • Available for use in Marine applications
  • Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
  • ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
  • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
  • High-Quality Copper Core: Designed with a high-quality copper core to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
  • Nickel Alloy Electrode Tip: Features a nickel alloy center electrode tip for enhanced durability and performance.
  • Outstanding Suppression Characteristics: Engineered with superior suppression characteristics to deliver consistent and reliable performance.
  • Premium Aftermarket Replacement: Manufactured to meet high standards of fit, form, and function, providing a dependable replacement option for many vehicles.
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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC (Part No.3405)

Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC

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Champion® Platinum Power spark plugs deliver powerful performance with their premium design. Featuring a platinum center electrode for long life and a fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability, these spark plugs ensure optimal engine performance. The V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus, while the exclusive Heat-Active alloy allows the electrodes to reach optimal temperature. Additionally, the platinum-tipped center wire resists wear and helps maintain the proper gap specification throughout the life of the plug. With a flat seat type and integrated resistor, this spark plug is an ideal OE replacement.

Product Features:
  • Platinum Power- Premium Spark Plug. Powerful Performance.
  • Platinum center electrode for long life
  • Fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability
  • V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
  • Heat-Active alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature
  • Platinum tipped center wire resists wear and helps to maintain proper gap spec over life of the plug
  • Integrated Resistor and Flat Seat Type: Equipped with an integrated resistor and flat seat type, making it an ideal OE replacement for various engines.
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Autolite – Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration (Part No.AP63)

Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration

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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum spark plugs provide a center wire platinum firing tip which provides reduced gap erosion, fewer misfires, better performance and increased durability. Consider upgrading to Autolite Double Platinum or Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:
  • High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
  • Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
  • Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)
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DENSO – Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IW16 (Part No.5305)

Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IW16

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Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

Product Features:
  • World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
  • Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
  • U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
  • Withstands temperatures greater than 4000┬░ Fahrenheit
  • Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
  • Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
  • Iridium Power
  • Superior Performance: Patented technology allows the Iridium Power plug to outperform any other spark plug on the market, delivering more horsepower and better fuel efficiency.
  • Low Voltage Requirement: Requires 5,000 volts less to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, making it highly efficient and reliable under extreme conditions.
  • Enhanced Engine Starts: Experience faster and easier engine starts with fewer misfires, even under heavy loads, thanks to the advanced design of the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug.
  • Durable Iridium Material: Constructed with a durable iridium center electrode tip and a flat seat type, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
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Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life (Part No.APP63)

Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life

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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing which virtually eliminates gap erosion, reduces misfires and increases durability of the plug. Consider upgrading to Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:
  • Works to optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy
  • OE design
  • Full-platinum tips; platinum on both the center and side electrodes to promote reduced gap wear
  • Platinum ball welding process provides a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion
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NGK – OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, BPR5EY (Part No.1233)

OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, BPR5EY

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NGK V-Power spark plugs offer reliable performance and improved ignitability over standard nickel plugs. Engineered specifically for OE applications, the special V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode of NGK’s V-Power spark plug increases ignitability providing quicker starts and smoother idle. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.

Product Features:
  • ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode with V-groove provides consistent performance
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
  • NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR5EIX (Part No.6597)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR5EIX

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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
  • Outstanding Acceleration and High Fuel Efficiency: NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are engineered to deliver exceptional acceleration and improved fuel efficiency, making them ideal for performance enthusiasts.
  • Extreme Ignitability and Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional resistance to fouling, ensuring reliable performance in various driving conditions.
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Autolite Iridium – Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition (Part No.XP63)

Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition

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Autolite® Iridium XP Enhanced Alloy Technology Spark Plugs is one of the brand’s most technologically advanced spark plugs ever. These spark plugs provide better durability and a more focused ignition for better overall ignitability and optimum performance. Autolite® spark plugs are the best alternativ e to OE spark plugs, offering OE form, fit and function for all makes and models, both foreign and domestic, at a value price. Autolite provides the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers with the highest quality ignition products and is the leading supplier of spark plugs.
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DENSO – PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug (Part No.4501)

PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug

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Twin-Tip design enables faster flame propagation for more complete combustion.
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DENSO – Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IW16TT (Part No.4708)

Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IW16TT

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Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.

Product Features:
  • 0.4mm Iridium Center Electrode: World’s Smallest Diameter that maximizes firing potential
  • 0.7mm Needle Tip Ground Electrode: Promotes higher spark energy and less heat quenching
  • DENSO Patented Optimized Iridium-Rhodium Alloy Formula: Highest concentration of Iridium vs. competitors for greater durability
  • DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
  • Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.
  • Withstands temperatures greater than 4000┬░ Fahrenheit
  • Iridium TT
  • Enhanced Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions: Drive around the Earth over 4 times with improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
  • Reliable and Durable: The flat seat type design ensures a secure fit and consistent performance throughout its lifespan.
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ACDelco – RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability (Part No.4)

RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
  • Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
  • Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot seal
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
  • High-Quality Suppressors: These spark plugs are equipped with high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, ensuring smooth and efficient engine operation.
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N12YC (Part No.38)

Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N12YC

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Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N12YC. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear. The Copper Plus design ensures dependable performance and durability, while the copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range, extending the spark plug’s life. Built to ISO and SAE standards, it offers superior corrosion resistance and proven performance. The nickel center electrode tip and flat seat type further enhance its reliability, making it an excellent choice for maintaining your engine’s efficiency.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Equipped with a nickel center electrode tip, it provides accurate control of the heat range, further enhancing the spark plug’s reliability.
  • Flat Seat Type: The flat seat type design ensures a secure fit, contributing to the overall efficiency and performance of your engine.
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NGK – Spark Plug (Part No.95525)

Spark Plug

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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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Bosch – Super Plus (Copper Core) Spark Plug (Part No.F1000290748BOS)

Super Plus (Copper Core) Spark Plug

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The Bosch Super Plus Spark Plug utilizes an yttrium enhanced copper core center electrode, making it one of the longest lasting copper core spark plug on the market – by 50% versus even OE plugs. Bosch Super Plus also features a tapered, v-profile ground electrode for improved cold starts and better fuel ignitability. Center Electrode Core Material: Nickel-Yttrium and Copper – Center Electrode Tip Material: Nickel-Yttrium – Ground Electrode Tip Material: Nickel-Chromium

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
  • Heavy-duty yttrium-enhanced copper core center electrode.
  • Tapered, v-profile nickel chromium ground electrode.
  • Nickel-plated rolled threads.
  • Metal glass fused resistor.
  • Angular, five-ribbed insulator design.
  • Electrode gap is factory set and never requires adjustment.
  • Anti-seize and corrosion protection. Bosch Super Plus Spark Plugs deliver quality performance based on technology that’s proven on racetracks around the world in the most sophisticated racing engines
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Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration
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Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration
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U-Groove Spark Plug:  OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, W16EXR-U
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U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, W16EXR-U
“I can notice the difference since installing these. They came pre-gapped for my 4Runner, but i did verify with a gapper.”
PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug
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PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug
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