2012 Audi A5 Quattro Spark Plugs

Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:

• 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
• Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
• OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
• Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
• Double Iridium-Enhanced Alloy Technology Center Electrode: Offers improved durability and wear resistance for a longer-lasting spark plug.
• Designed and Engineered in the USA: Reflects over 100 years of Autolite’s engineering experience and expertise.
• Gasket Seat Type: Ensures a secure and proper fit for optimal performance.

Autolite Platinum spark plugs are crafted for superior performance and durability, making them ideal for older engine applications. Featuring a platinum center electrode firing tip, these spark plugs ensure quicker firing, smoother starts, and enhanced acceleration while boosting fuel efficiency. The platinum firing tip resists gap erosion, extending service life, while the high alumina ceramic insulator offers excellent thermal conductivity and insulation for added strength. A multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over, and the nickel-plated shell resists corrosion for long-lasting reliability. Designed with a flat gasket seat type, these spark plugs provide a secure seal for optimal engine performance. With a mid-projection standard center electrode and nickel ground electrode tip, they deliver consistent performance for demanding conditions. Perfect for performance-grade applications, these spark plugs combine advanced materials and engineering to ensure your engine runs smoothly and efficiently.

Product Features:

• Engineered with a platinum firing tip that prevents gap erosion for longer service life.
• Its high alumina ceramic insulator provides thermal conductivity and superior insulation for increased strength.
• The multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over.
• Designed with a nickel-plated shell that is corrosion resistant to provide increased durability for extended life.
• Gasket Seat Type: Equipped with a gasket seat type, these spark plugs provide a secure and effective seal for optimal engine performance.

Autolite Copper spark plugs are designed to provide reliable performance and quick starts, making them an essential choice for maintaining your vehicle’s efficiency. Featuring a copper core center electrode, these spark plugs excel in thermal control and resist fouling, ensuring consistent operation. The high nickel alloy center and ground electrodes are engineered for extended life, while the high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator enhances thermal conductivity and insulation strength. With a nickel-plated shell, these plugs resist corrosion, offering durability for long-term use. The mid-projection standard center electrode design, combined with nickel tip materials, ensures optimal spark delivery. Designed with a gasket seat type and equipped with a resistor, these spark plugs meet regular-grade specifications, making them a dependable option for a wide range of applications.

Product Features:

• The copper core center electrode aids in thermal control and improves resistance to fouling.
• Its specially engineered high nickel alloy center and ground electrode provides extended life.
• The high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator provides thermal conductivity and superior insulation for increased strength.
• Designed with a nickel-plated shell that is corrosion resistant to provide increased durability for extended periods.
• The mid-projection standard center electrode design ensures precise spark delivery for consistent engine performance.

Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs are engineered for exceptional durability and performance, making them an ideal choice for distributor-less ignition system (DIS) engines. Featuring a platinum-to-platinum design, these spark plugs effectively prevent gap erosion, reduce misfires, and extend service life. The yttrium-enhanced ground electrode ensures superior heat transfer, allowing the plugs to withstand high temperatures and pressures for greater longevity. A high alumina ceramic insulator provides optimal thermal conductivity and dielectric strength, while the multi-rib insulator design prevents flash-over for reliable operation. With a mid-projection center electrode and platinum tips on both the center and ground electrodes, these plugs deliver consistent performance and efficiency. Backed by over a century of engineering expertise and a legacy of over 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite guarantees proven quality and reliability. Designed for performance-grade applications, these spark plugs are a smart upgrade over copper and standard platinum options, ensuring your engine runs smoothly and efficiently.

Product Features:

• Engineered with a platinum-to-platinum design that prevents gap erosion, extending the life of the spark plug.
• The yttrium-Enhanced Ground Electrode delivers superior heat transfer that delivers more durability under high temps and pressure for greater life.
• Its high alumina ceramic insulator provides optimum thermal conductivity and dielectric strength.
• The multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over.
• Proven Quality: Backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise and over 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite delivers exceptional quality and performance.

NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life compared to conventional nickel spark plugs. Laser Platinum plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Engineered specifically for OE applications. Laser platinum plugs provide stable idling, superior anti-fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. High-grade pure alumina ceramic and 98% pure copper core prevents spark plug from overheating and provides reliable starts. Most Laser Platinum spark plugs feature a platinum pad on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction fine wire platinum alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
• PLATINUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Longer wearing and higher temperature resistance compared to traditional nickel spark plugs
• PLATINUM TIP GROUND ELECTRODE: Unless OE specified, platinum protection at the ground electrode provides excellent ignitability and service life
• 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: Best for vehicles with OE fine wire platinum alloy plugs
• High Ignitability and Longer Service Life: NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs offer superior ignitability and extended service life compared to conventional nickel spark plugs.
• Engineered for OE Applications: Specifically designed for Original Equipment (OE) applications, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
• Stable Idling and Superior Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs provide stable idling and superior resistance to fouling, enhancing overall engine performance.
• Improved Fuel Efficiency and Lower Emissions: Engineered to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, contributing to a more environmentally friendly driving experience.

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

NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs are the best in class plug for todays modern vehicles. Patented Ruthenium technology offers the most advance tip technology and delivers the highest performance and life expectancy. Created from advanced OE technology as a high ignitability plug, Ruthenium HX spark plugs come with patented, specialized OEM DFE and PSPE tip designs. NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs provide a more complete fuel burn resulting in a quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts. Ruthenium center electrode provides industry leading durability.

Product Features:

• HIGH IGNITABILITY PROJECTED SQUARE PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN: Combines 0.6 millimeter ruthenium center with a unique cut-back PSPE ground electrode
• RUTHENIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: NGK’s patented ruthenium technology produces maximum performance, ignitability & durability at high temperatures
• PSPE DESIGN: Projected square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• 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: Modern vehicles using OE PSPE type spark plugs or for those seeking an aftermarket plug with the latest OE technology
• Enhanced Fuel Burn: Provides a more complete fuel burn, resulting in quicker throttle response, smoother idle, and better cold starts.
• Industry-Leading Durability: Ruthenium center electrode ensures exceptional durability and longevity.

Optimal Performance, Durability, Ignitability. The Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug featuring a laser-welded 0.5mm proprietary iridium alloy finewire center electrode that ensures optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration, and focused ignitability. Its nickel-plated shell resists corrosion, while the high-alumina ceramic insulator provides increased strength. Additionally, the proprietary platinum sidewire technology enhances durability and performance, making it a top choice for reliable ignition. It also features a resistor type and a flat seat type for added compatibility and performance.

Product Features:

• Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
• A laser-welded 0.5mm proprietary iridium alloy finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.
• Nickel-plated shell to resist corrosion.
• High-alumina ceramic insulator for increased strength.
• Laser welded 0.5mm Iridium finewire center electrode.
• Proprietary platinum sidewire technology.

The Iridium Power Spark Plug (IK22) is engineered for drivers seeking peak performance and efficiency. Featuring the world’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode at just 0.4mm, it delivers an enhanced spark for maximum combustion, resulting in superior horsepower and smoother starts. Its patented 360-degree laser welding assembly ensures unmatched durability, while the U-groove and taper-cut ground electrode optimize flame propagation for consistent performance. Built to withstand extreme conditions, this spark plug endures temperatures over 4000 Deg F and is coated with burnished nickel plating for exceptional corrosion resistance. Designed for a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars, it offers enhanced fuel efficiency and requires 5,000 fewer volts to fire compared to conventional plugs, reducing energy consumption. Whether under heavy loads or extreme conditions, this spark plug guarantees fewer misfires and reliable ignition, making it a smart, high-performance upgrade for your vehicle.

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 degree 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: Designed for maximum performance under extreme conditions, this spark plug delivers more horsepower, faster and easier starts, and fewer misfires under heavy loads.
• Enhanced Fuel Efficiency: The advanced iridium technology of the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug contributes to better fuel efficiency, making it an economical choice for your vehicle.
• Low Voltage Requirement: This spark plug requires 5,000 less volts to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, ensuring reliable ignition with lower energy consumption.

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

The Champion Iridium Spark Plug is engineered for maximum performance and longevity, making it a premium choice for your vehicle. Featuring a fine-wire iridium center electrode and a V-trimmed platinum ground electrode, this spark plug ensures sharper spark focus and greater ignitability for enhanced engine efficiency. Its Heat-Active alloy design allows the electrodes to quickly reach and maintain optimal operating temperatures, ensuring stable performance under all engine loads. Built with iridium and platinum materials, it offers exceptional durability and extended service life, making it ideal for high-performance applications. The flat seat type and integrated resistor further enhance compatibility and reliability. Choose this performance-grade spark plug to experience smoother starts, improved fuel efficiency, and consistent power delivery.

Product Features:

• Champion Iridium – Maximum Performance. Premium Spark Plug
• Iridium center electrode delivers maximum life
• Fine-wire center electrode and V-trimmed for greater ignitability
• V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
• Maintains stable operating temperature under all engine loads
• Heat-Active alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature quickly