1981 Volkswagen Jetta Spark Plugs

Essential 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Spark Plugs

DENSO – Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IK20TT (Part No.4702)

Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IK20TT

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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
  • Ultimate Endurance and Power: The DENSO Iridium TT Spark Plug features a 0.7mm Iridium Tip, ensuring over 100,000 miles of uncompromised performance.
  • Advanced Twin-Tip Technology: Developed from Original Equipment Specification Super Ignition Plug (SIP) design, combining a Fine Wire Iridium Center Electrode with a Needle Tip Platinum Ground Electrode.
  • Enhanced Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions: Drive around the Earth over 4 times with improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
  • Premium Materials: Features an Iridium Center Electrode Tip and a Flat Seat Type for optimal performance and durability.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BKR6EIX (Part No.6418)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BKR6EIX

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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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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RC9PYC (Part No.3344)

Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RC9PYC

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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 performance. The V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus, while the exclusive Heat-Active alloy allows the electrodes to reach optimal temperature. The platinum-tipped center wire resists wear and helps maintain the proper gap specification over the life of the plug, making it a reliable choice for your vehicle.

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
  • Platinum Center Electrode: The Champion Platinum Power Spark Plug features a platinum center electrode for extended durability and long-lasting performance.
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Motorcraft – Standard Spark Plug: Enhances Durability & Reduces Misfires (Part No.SP-445-A)

Standard Spark Plug: Enhances Durability & Reduces Misfires

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Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles, engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards for performance and reliability. These spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize emissions. They are resistant to oxidation and arc erosion, feature a multi-rib insulator to protect against misfire, and offer service intervals of up to 100,000 miles. Designed with high-quality materials, they provide reliable performance for almost any application and are backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty. Motorcraft Spark Plugs are an exact fit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, helping to prevent false check engine lights and ensuring your vehicle runs as it did when it was first manufactured.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
  • Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
  • Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
  • Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
  • Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
  • Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
  • Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
  • Enhanced Durability: Engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards, these spark plugs are designed to provide long-lasting performance and withstand harsh conditions.
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Bosch – Bosch, Spark Plug (Part No.F100026564BOS)

Bosch, Spark Plug

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Bosch Silver spark plugs are specifically engineered to improve your performance, whether sport-driving and racing conditions or power sport application. These fine wire plugs are specifically engineered for performance applications. These spark plugs are provided with a silver enhanced center electrode that conducts electricity better than copper or nickel.

Product Features:
  • The silver ground and center electrodes provide consistent performance over a long service life
  • Nickel-plated rolled threads for superior anti-seize and corrosion protection
  • Five-rib insulator prevents misfire due to current leakage
  • Specifically engineered for high performance applications
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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RC12PYC (Part No.3071)

Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RC12PYC

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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, making it a reliable choice for your vehicle.

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
  • Platinum Center Electrode: The Champion Platinum Power Spark Plug features a platinum center electrode for extended durability and long-lasting performance.
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Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life (Part No.APP5224)

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

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite delivers exceptional quality. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing, virtually eliminating gap erosion and reducing misfires. The full-platinum tips on both the center and side electrodes promote reduced gap wear, while the platinum ball welding process ensures a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion. The OE design optimizes engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy, making these spark plugs a reliable choice for superior durability.

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
  • Platinum-to-Platinum Firing: Virtually eliminates gap erosion and reduces misfires for consistent performance.
  • Engineered in the USA: Backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold.
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NGK – G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BKR6EGP (Part No.7092)

G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BKR6EGP

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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

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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Motorcraft – High-Durability Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Optimizes Emissions (Part No.SP-445-AX)

High-Durability Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Optimizes Emissions

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Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles, engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards for unmatched performance and reliability. These spark plugs are precisely matched to specific engines, enhancing durability, eliminating misfires, reducing fuel consumption, and optimizing emissions. They are resistant to oxidation and arc erosion, feature a multi-rib insulator to protect against misfires, and offer service intervals of up to 100,000 miles. Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty, these spark plugs are an exact fit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles and are designed with high-quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application. Motorcraft ignition components also help prevent false check engine lights, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
  • Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
  • Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
  • Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
  • Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
  • Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
  • Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
  • Engineered for Ford Vehicles: Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
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Champion – Double Platinum & Power Spark Plug Exceptional Perf OE Replacement RC10PLPB4 (Part No.7436)

Double Platinum & Power Spark Plug Exceptional Perf OE Replacement RC10PLPB4

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Champion® Double Platinum Power¿ spark plugs deliver more powerful performance. Featuring exclusive Heat-Active¿ alloy, platinum fine wire center electrode and platinum pad ground electrode provide maximum life and sharper spark focus.

Product Features:
  • Double Platinum Power – Premium Spark Plug. More Powerful Performance.
  • Platinum center and ground electrode for greater wear resistance
  • Maintains stable operating temperature under all engine loads
  • Fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability
  • V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
  • Heat-Active┐ alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature
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Autolite – Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration (Part No.AP3923)

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

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite Platinum spark plugs are designed and engineered in the USA to deliver exceptional performance. Featuring a high nickel alloy side electrode that maintains a precise gap and a full platinum tip that ensures virtually no gap erosion, these spark plugs offer long-lasting durability. The necked-down center electrode fires quicker and cleaner with less voltage, resulting in easier starts, quicker acceleration, and improved fuel economy compared to standard plugs.

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)
  • Exceptional Performance: Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum Spark Plugs deliver superior performance with over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold.
  • Gasket Seat Type: Equipped with a gasket seat type, these spark plugs provide a secure and effective seal for optimal engine performance.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BKR5EIX (Part No.6341)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BKR5EIX

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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 Performance: NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for performance enthusiasts, providing exceptional acceleration and high fuel efficiency.
  • Extreme Durability: The Iridium fine wire center electrode is six times harder than platinum, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliability.
  • Enhanced Ignitability: These spark plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling, making them ideal for high-performance engines.
  • Improved Engine Response: The tapered cut ground electrode enhances starting, idling, and throttle response for a smoother driving experience.
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ACDelco – Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability (Part No.41-806)

Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) Double Platinum Spark Plug are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. With a copper core and double platinum pads on the center electrode, these plugs are designed to deliver long-lasting performance. 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:
  • One-piece, fired-in suppressor seal blends three glass types for a gas-tight seal that helps reduce radio frequency and engine interference, regulate spark plug energy, and protect against compression pressures for long life
  • Double platinum point pad on center and ground electrode offer excellent durability and consistent voltage demands to help reduce wear on ignition system
  • Pure copper core results in cooler electrode temperature for maximized durability and fouling resistance
  • 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
  • Resistor Type: Includes a resistor to reduce radio frequency interference, ensuring smooth engine performance.
  • Flat Seat Type: Designed with a flat seat type for a secure and precise fit.
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Champion – Champion Copper Plus- Single Card – RC12YC (Part No.71-1)

Champion Copper Plus- Single Card - RC12YC

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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.
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Patented TinTac and ULTRASEAL coated shell for maximum corrosion resistance
  • Patented SAC-9 semiconductor resistor for maximum EMI & RFI suppression
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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1981 Volkswagen Jetta Spark Plugs

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Volkswagen Jetta. Maybe you just need a couple of Spark Plugs. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 18 different Spark Plugs in our inventory ranging from $2.99 to $12.81. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Volkswagen Jetta running smoothly.

Spark Plugs are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta. NGK, Champion, and ACDelco are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Spark Plugs for your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 188 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration with 4.9 stars and Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IW20TT with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Spark Plugs to keep your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Spark Plugs Brands To Make Your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Spark Plugs make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Jetta the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Spark Plugs brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Spark Plugs

What are the most purchased Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta?

Out of 18 Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, the most popular in our inventory are:

What are the top-rated 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Spark Plugs?

Top-rated Spark Plugs for your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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
“Replaced my old plug and generator fired right up. Excellent recommendation by the service desk. Thanks.”
Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
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Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
“Good tool. Deep socket.”