Audi RS6 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Knock Sensors respond to a wide range of engine knock frequencies providing accurate engine condition to the ECM for optimal ignition timing. Highest quality piezoceramic element manufactured to tight tolerances for increased durability. All Carquest Knock Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• Precision piezoceramic element ensures accurate response to a wide range of engine vibrations
• Manufactured using the highest quality OEM materials to ensure optimal performance and rugged durability
• Designed to meet or exceed all OEM specifications in fit, form & function
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal cycling, vibration, drop among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Carquest Premium Vehicle Solutions provides high-quality solutions for a wide range of applications. The Ignition Switch allows for reliable control of the vehicle’s electrical systems and engine start-up, enhancing convenience and ensuring consistent performance during operation. Engineered for maximum performance and durability, our products are built to excel in even the most demanding conditions, ensuring reliable operation and long-lasting value.

Product Features:

• Durable Construction: Designed with high-quality materials to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance in extreme temperatures, vibrations, and moisture exposure.
• Precision Engineering: Accurate sensing and switching capabilities provide reliable performance, reducing the risk of malfunctions and improving vehicle safety and efficiency.
• Easy Installation & Maintenance: Designed for quick installation and minimal upkeep, reducing downtime and repair costs for both manufacturers and consumers.
• Fit/Form/Function: Each vehicle electronic component is engineered to meet or surpass OEM standards, ensuring precise fit, optimal functionality, and reliable performance.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Every single Delphi ignition coil is designed and endurance tested using high quality materials. This ensures fast starts, consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency. We makes more than 10 million ignition coils for North America each year, and each one is engineered to OE design specifications for vehicles from Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, GM, Mazda, Chrysler, Subaru, Acura and more.

Product Features:

• Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
• Delphi ignition coils are designed to operate as part of an integral engine management system to insert power into spark plugs and ensure fast starts; consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency
• Delphi uses winding process techniques to control the length of wire between adjacent windings; that’s important since more length means greater voltage differences and can create more pressure that could break down the insulation and wire coating
• We back our ignition coil design with proven materials, such as high quality wires and wire coating that resists the cracks, pin holes and imperfections that most often lead to failure issues

Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
• Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
• Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
• Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

The Premium DiamondFire Automotive Spark Plug is engineered to deliver peak performance and efficiency for your vehicle. Featuring E3’s patented Diamond Fire edge-to-edge ground electrode, it ensures a faster, more complete burn for smoother acceleration and idle. The innovative “diamond-shaped” side wire electrode enhances combustion by quickly igniting the air/fuel mixture, resulting in a larger and faster flame kernel. This translates to improved power output by up to 6% on average and significant fuel savings, while also reducing engine carbon deposits for a cleaner burn. Constructed with durable nickel for both the center and ground electrode tips, this spark plug is built to last. Its gasket seat type ensures a secure fit, and the pre-gapped design eliminates the need for adjustments, making installation hassle-free. Upgrade to this advanced spark plug for enhanced engine performance, better fuel efficiency, and a cleaner, more reliable ride.

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.

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.

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.

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Conventional Spark Plugs are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These 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. ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:

• GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
• High-Quality Copper Core: Designed with high-quality copper cores for reliable performance and efficient operation.
• Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Features a nickel center electrode tip for enhanced durability and consistent performance.
• OE Replacement: These spark plugs are true OE parts, originally installed or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles.
• Outstanding Suppression Characteristics: Engineered to deliver outstanding suppression characteristics, ensuring smooth and efficient engine performance.
• Versatile Applications: Providing a high-quality replacement for a wide range of vehicles.

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.

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.

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

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 Copper Plus spark plug delivers dependable performance and durability, making it an ideal OE-type replacement for small engines. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures accurate heat range control for extended lifespan while resisting fouling for consistent operation. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug offers superior corrosion resistance and reliable functionality under various conditions. Its nickel center and ground electrode tips, combined with a flat seat type, provide consistent performance and enhanced conductivity. Designed for durability and proven performance, this standard replacement spark plug is a cost-effective solution for maintaining engine efficiency and reliability.

Product Features:

• 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
• Consistent Performance: Equipped with a nickel center electrode tip material and a flat seat type, this spark plug ensures consistent performance in small engines.

Champion Double Platinum Power spark plugs are engineered for enhanced durability and performance, making them a premium choice for reliable ignition. Featuring a platinum fine-wire center electrode and platinum pad ground electrode, these spark plugs deliver greater wear resistance and sharper spark focus for optimal ignitability. The V-trimmed ground electrode ensures precise spark delivery, while the exclusive Heat-Active alloy maintains stable operating temperatures under all engine loads, ensuring consistent performance. Designed as a standard replacement, these spark plugs are equipped with a flat seat type and integrated resistor for compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. Whether you’re seeking improved engine efficiency or long-lasting reliability, Champion Double Platinum Power spark plugs provide the powerful performance you need.

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

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.

ACDelco Professional Double Platinum Spark Plugs are premium aftermarket plugs, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. 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.

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
• 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

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.