1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Spark Plugs
Your 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon 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 7 Spark Plugs to choose from for your 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon, and our inventory prices range from as little as $2.99 up to $11.99.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 6 different trusted brands of Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Champion so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Spark Plugs for Your 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon
ACDelco – Conventional Spark Plug (Part No.R44XL)
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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.
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- 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 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
Champion – Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug Dependable Performance, OE Replacement RN5C (Part No.123)
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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.
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- Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
- OE type replacement plug
- Resists fouling
- 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
Champion – Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N5C (Part No.120)
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Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N5C. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear. Built to ISO and SAE standards, it offers dependable performance and durability with its Copper Plus technology. The OE type replacement plug resists fouling and boasts superior corrosion resistance. The nickel copper alloy center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range, ensuring a longer life and reliable performance. The flat seat type design further enhances its dependability.
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- Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
- OE type replacement plug
- Resists fouling
- 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
- Enhanced Heat Control: The copper core electrode increases conductivity and heat control, ensuring good overall wear and a longer lifespan for the spark plug.
- Flat Seat Type Design: The flat seat type design of the Champion Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug further enhances its dependability and performance in various engine conditions.
DENSO – Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IW16 (Part No.5305)
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Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).
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- 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.
Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.404)
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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Guaranteed to deliver quick starts, good fuel economy and smooth acceleration, Autolite Copper Core spark plugs are designed to meet or exceed OES design requirements. Consider upgrading to Autolite Platinum, Double Platinum or Iridium XP plugs for improved engine performance. Copper core plugs are the industry standard.
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- 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: Autolite Copper Core spark plugs are engineered to ensure your engine starts quickly and reliably every time.
- Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you get the most out of every gallon of gas.
- Smooth Acceleration: Experience smoother and more consistent acceleration with Autolite Copper Core spark plugs.
- OES Design Compliance: These spark plugs meet or exceed Original Equipment Service (OES) design requirements, ensuring high-quality performance.
- Industry Standard: Autolite Copper Core spark plugs are recognized as the industry standard, backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise and over 11 billion plugs sold.
NGK – OE Series Standard Nickel Spark Plug: Conventional Tip Design, BR5ES (Part No.5866)
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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 reliable performance and design. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance, while triple gasket sealing prevents combustion gas leakage. Solid 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.
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- 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
- Triple Gasket Sealing: Prevents combustion gas leakage, enhancing the overall performance and longevity of the spark plug.
Bosch – Super Plus (Copper Core) Spark Plug (Part No.F1000290748BOS)
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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
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- 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
FAQs for 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Spark Plugs
What are the most popular Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon?
With 6 brands you can trust, our most popular Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon parts are:
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Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug Dependable Performance, OE Replacement RN5C
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Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N5C
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What are the best aftermarket Spark Plugs for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon?
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Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IW16
“starts great and has more power”
