2012 Smart Fortwo 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.

The U-Groove Spark Plug features a patented U-groove ground electrode design that enhances ignitability, allowing for leaner fuel mixtures and improved engine efficiency. Its precision machine-rolled threads minimize the risk of seizing or cross-threading, making it ideal for delicate aluminum heads. Built with a durable nickel center electrode tip, this spark plug delivers long-lasting performance, outlasting most conventional plugs by twice the lifespan. The flat seat type ensures a secure fit and optimal performance across a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars. Pre-fired for reliable operation, this spark plug is engineered to meet OE performance standards, offering exceptional durability and compatibility for thousands of vehicles.

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 percent pre-fired to assure reliable operation
• U-Groove Conventional
• Durable Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Provides long-lasting performance and durability, built to last twice as long as most conventional plugs.
• Flat Seat Type: Ensures optimal performance and a secure fit in a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars.

Engineered to meet the highest OE standards for performance, durability, and emissions, this Iridium Long-Life Spark Plug is a game-changer for your vehicle’s ignition system. Featuring DENSO’s patented Iridium Alloy with a 90% Iridium fine wire center electrode, it delivers sustained spark performance for over 100,000 miles, lasting up to three times longer than conventional plugs. The platinum ground electrode ensures extended life, while the 360-degree laser welding process guarantees a superior bond and structural integrity. Designed to endure extreme temperatures exceeding 4,000 Deg F, this spark plug is ideal for high-performance ignition systems and special fuel setups. With a flat seat type and cutting-edge technology, it offers unmatched reliability and efficiency, making it a valuable upgrade for long-lasting performance.

Product Features:

• Latest OE technology with DENSO’s patented Iridium Alloy (90 percent Ir) and fine wire center electrode
• Platinum ground electrode for extended life
• DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
• Sustained spark performance over 100,000 miles
• Lasts up to three times as long as conventional plugs
• Endures extreme temperatures greater than 4,000 degrees F associated with high-performance ignition and special fuel systems
• Iridium Long Life

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 superior acceleration and enhanced fuel efficiency, making them ideal for performance enthusiasts.
• Extreme Ignitability and Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs offer exceptional ignitability and anti-fouling properties, ensuring reliable performance and longevity.

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 ensures superior wear resistance for extended plug life.

Experience unmatched ignition performance with the world’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode, measuring just 0.4mm, designed to deliver maximum combustion efficiency. Engineered with a patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process, this spark plug ensures exceptional durability and precision. The U-groove and taper-cut ground electrode enhance flame propagation, optimizing engine performance. Built to withstand extreme temperatures exceeding 4000 Deg F, it features burnished nickel plating for superior corrosion resistance and high-temperature endurance. Crafted with an iridium center electrode tip and a flat seat type, this spark plug is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including classic and collector cars. Whether you’re seeking enhanced performance or long-lasting reliability, this spark plug offers the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology and durability.

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

NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs offer the best combination of performance and longevity. Engineered specifically for OE applications, Laser Iridium spark plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Iridium tipped center electrode provides durability six times harder than platinum. NGKs high grade pure alumina ceramic and 98 percent pure copper core prevents the spark plug from overheating while providing reliable starts. Most Laser Iridium 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 iridium alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• 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 iridium alloy plugs
• Superior Durability: The iridium-tipped center electrode is six times harder than platinum, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
• Engineered for OE Applications: Specifically designed and tested to meet the highest standards for original equipment applications, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
• Fine Wire Tip Design: The fine wire tip design of the ILKR7B8 model ensures precise and efficient ignition, enhancing overall engine performance.

Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Fine wire Spark Plugs are one of our brand’s most technologically advanced products. These spark plugs provide superior durability, more focused ignition with better overall ignitability for optimum performance. Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to OE spark plugs, offering OE fit form and function supporting all foreign and domestic makes and models 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 in the world.

Product Features:

• Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
• A laser-welded 0.5mm pure iridium 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.
• Superior Durability: Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Fine wire Spark Plugs are designed to last longer, providing extended service life compared to standard spark plugs.
• OE Fit and Function: Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to original equipment (OE) spark plugs, offering perfect fit, form, and function for all foreign and domestic makes and models.
• High-Quality Construction: As a leading supplier of spark plugs globally, Autolite ensures the highest quality ignition products for both the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers.
• Value Pricing: Despite their advanced technology and superior performance, Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Fine wire Spark Plugs are available at a value price, making them an economical choice for vehicle maintenance.

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.

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

The Spark Plugs are the product of years of fundamental research in the combustion field. The unique patented electrode configuration of these new The spark plugs increases the amount of combustion pressure created during each power stroke of an engine, which results in a marked increase in power output, fuel economy, and reduced emissions in all gasoline engines. E3.82 is a 12mm, 1.000 reach plug with a gasket seat. It fits a wide variety of late model applications, especially import. E3.82 has two legs securing the Diamond FIRE electrode to the shell. This allows for excellent heat transfer, and helps to create more turbulence in the cylinder. The patented Diamond FIRE side wire is proven to increase power, reduce fuel consumption and improve hydrocarbon emissions in long-term use.

Product Features:

• E3’s Diamond Fire edge to edge ground electrode provides maximum performance with increased efficiency and a faster more complete burn
• Smoother Acceleration & Idle – The faster flame initiated by the spark plug results in a more complete burn of the ingested fuel charge. More pressure is created against the piston more fuel is put to work
• Energy – Power output improved up to 6% on average in the typical operating ranges. Results will vary.
• Efficiency – The “diamond shaped” side wire electrode projects the combustion spark in a way that more quickly ignites the air/fuel mixture, thereby creating a significantly faster and larger flame kernel. The result is that more fuel is put to work durin
• E3’s patented Diamond Fire Technology provides a cleaner burning combustion, which translates into fuel savings and reduced engine carbon deposits
• The Spark Plugs are pre-gapped at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
• Patented Electrode Configuration: The unique patented electrode design of the E3.82 spark plugs increases combustion pressure, resulting in enhanced power output and improved fuel economy.
• Superior Heat Transfer: The two legs securing the Diamond FIRE electrode to the shell ensure excellent heat transfer, promoting better engine performance and longevity.
• Wide Compatibility: The E3.82 spark plug, with its 12mm, 1.000 reach and gasket seat, fits a wide variety of late model applications, especially import vehicles.
• Enhanced Engine Efficiency: By creating more turbulence in the cylinder, the E3.82 spark plugs improve combustion efficiency, leading to better overall engine performance.