Buick Encore Ignition and Tune-Up Products

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.
• High-Quality Materials: Constructed with high-grade pure alumina ceramic and a 98% pure copper core to prevent overheating and ensure reliable starts.
• Optimized for OE Applications: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, meeting the highest standards for quality and durability.
• Even Wear: Features a platinum pad on the ground electrode, designed for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.

DENSO Iridium Power spark plugs represent a performance breakthrough. The laser-welded center electrode is only 0.4mm in diameter – the slimmest iridium electrode in the industry. The taper-cut side electrode complements the design, delivering reliable spark energy under the most gruelling pressures and temperatures. DENSO engineers used the power of this miraculous metal to produce an iridium center electrode that is only 0.4mm in diameter. With its superior thermal qualities, this whisker-fine electrode is capable of taking the most extreme heat and punishment. This breakthrough was matched to one of DENSO’s most famous innovations, the patented U-Groove ground electrode. The combination of these two features resulted in the Iridium Power® plug, one of the most advanced and innovative spark plugs on the market.

Product Features:

• Tapered cut, U-Groove ground electrode
• 0.4mm iridium center electrode
• 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• Required ignition voltage reduced
• Unsurpassed center electrode durability
• Available for many performance and power sports applications, including Corvette, Viper, and Harley-Davidson The Iridium Power plug delivers greater spark energy while demanding significantly less secondary required voltage from the ignition system.

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.

Product Features:

• 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

Ignition Switch

Manufactured to meet or exceed OE requirements; Delphi Knock Sensors help maximize engine performance with all fuels; Delphi Knock Sensors prevent against engine damage from pre-ignition knocking.

Product Features:

• Flat frequency response allows the same sensor to be used on different engines and the sensor responds to knock frequencies higher than the primary frequency
• Delphi knock sensors prevent against engine damage from pre-ignition knocking
• Calibrated for a wide variety of frequencies to detect shifts, and adjust to provide accurate signals to help maximize engine performance
• Flat frequency response allows the same sensor to be used on different engines and the sensor responds to knock frequencies higher than the primary frequency
• Ground-isolated design with 2-wire shielded harness helps protect the sensor signal from electro-magnetic interference (EMI)
• Self-generating piezoelectric design requires no power to the sensor

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 MotoRad 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.

Building upon a foundation of premium full-line products established under NGK ignition and NTK oxygen sensor products, NTK’s expansion to technical sensors is part of our ongoing commitment to streamline product types and increase coverage under one premium brand: NTK, The Sensor Specialist. With over 80 years of automotive expertise, NGK’s family of automotive products are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. NTK is the only OE supplier with a full-line of technical sensors in the aftermarket for import and domestic vehicles. Drawing from OE experience, NTK sensors undergo extreme testing conditions that include thermal shock, vibration and OBD verification. NTK sensors are manufactured to ensure a quality that meets or exceeds OE specifications. As new vehicles incorporate connected and automated technologies, trust The Sensor Specialist for full-line market support and OE application technology.

Product Features:

• Reinforced and extra-strength components are used to reduce chance of part failure and prevent corrosion and moisture penetration. Mounting threads match OE for easy, worry free installation.
• NTK’s Ignition Knock Sensors are manufactured to operational performance standards to meet or exceed OE fit, form and function to ensure proper ignition timing. This advanced technology is used for durability, drivability and fuel economy.
• The Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor monitors vibrations caused by engine knock, or detonation, to alter the ignition timing and prevent detonation.

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:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
• Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.

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:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
• Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.

Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system; OE quality replacement parts for the right fit , form and function; Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements.

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 engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

CARQUEST Premium coil on plug boots are engineered to restore ignition boot reliability and performance. We have OE design providing an exact direct fit for your application and the performance and durability meet or exceed OE requirements. It offers excellent heat resistance as well as maximum protection against spark loss. With durable silicone compound for resistance to high heat or abrasion.

Product Features:

• Provides excellent heat resistance as well as maximum protection against spark loss.
• Durable silicone compound for resistance to high heat or abrasion
• Spring included with the coil boot
• Design for direct compatibility
• OE design provides an exact fit for your application
• Multipack provides one time replace all COP for better deal