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The DENSO Double-Platinum plug features platinum on both the center and ground electrodes. The precious metal fights corrosion and erosion, ensuring superior spark performance and maximum spark plug life. DENSO Double Platinum spark plugs incorporate the precious metal on both the center and ground electrodes, not just on the center electrode as with conventional platinum plugs. The result is a significant improvement in spark plug life.

Product Features:

• Platinum center electrode
• Platinum ground electrode
• Premium shell construction with machine-rolled threads
• Sustained spark performance over 60,000 miles
• Reduced secondary required voltage, increased ignition efficiency DENSO engineering studies show that Double Platinum plugs can run longer with reduced erosion, minimizing spark gap growth throughout the life of the plug.

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

Product Features:

• 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

Denso Spark Plug Denso’s standard plugs have always offered a patented U-groove ground electrode producing for a larger, hotter spark. Copper core for better thermal conductivity. Machine rolled threads to reduce cross-threading and seizing . The plug insulator is constructed of purified alumina powder for extreme stress with 5 ribs to prevent flashover.

Product Features:

• U-Groove Ground Electrode Promotes Ignitability and Decreases Quenching
• Fully Projected Insulator Reduces Carbon Fouling
• Machine Rolled Threads Prevent Seizing or Cross Threading During Installation and Removal
• 100% Pre-Fired to Assure the Highest Quality Possible
• Purified Alumina Powder Insulator Provides Exceptional Strength and Thermal Conductivity
• Five Rib Insulator Prevents Flashover
• Copper-Glass Seal Bonds Center Electrode and Insulator for a Gas-Tight Seal

The NGK Standard copper core spark plug provides OEM quality, consistent performance and extended long life.

Product Features:

• Trivalent Metal Plating Provides Superior Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Seizing Properties
• Corrugated Ribs Prevent Flashover
• Pure Alumina Silicate Ceramic Insulator, Provides Superior Strength and Better Heat Transfer
• Copper Core Aids in Heat Removal
• Triple Seals Prevent Leakage

Denso Spark Plug Denso’s standard plugs have always offered a patented U-groove ground electrode producing for a larger, hotter spark. Copper core for better thermal conductivity. Machine rolled threads to reduce cross-threading and seizing . The plug insulator is constructed of purified alumina powder for extreme stress with 5 ribs to prevent flashover.

Product Features:

• U-Groove Ground Electrode Promotes Ignitability and Decreases Quenching
• Fully Projected Insulator Reduces Carbon Fouling
• Machine Rolled Threads Prevent Seizing or Cross Threading During Installation and Removal
• 100% Pre-Fired to Assure the Highest Quality Possible
• Purified Alumina Powder Insulator Provides Exceptional Strength and Thermal Conductivity
• Five Rib Insulator Prevents Flashover
• Copper-Glass Seal Bonds Center Electrode and Insulator for a Gas-Tight Seal

NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life. Dual platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life, faster starts and quicker acceleration. Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life.

Product Features:

• Laser welded Platinum center electrode tip
• Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life
• Trivalent Metal Plating provides superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties
• Faster starts and quicker acceleration
• Better fuel economy and lower emissions
• Best Platinum spark plug available
• Original Equipment Manufacturer approved design

3X longer service life compared to standard copper plugs Bosch Double Platinum spark plugs are engineered to extend performance life and durability. The fine wire design of the center electrode improves ignitability and performance in your engine while the platinum tip on both the center and ground electrodes ensure longer life. All backed by a 6-year performance satisfaction guarantee. Center Electrode Core Material: Nickel-Yttrium and Copper and Platinum – Center Electrode Tip Material: Platinum – Ground Electrode Tip Material: Nickel-Yttrium and Platinum

Product Features:

• OE design for optimum fit and function
• Fine wire design delivers improved ignitability and performance life
• Center electrode is an ultra fine wire design.
• Copper core provides broader heat range to resist pre-ignition
• Tapered shape ground electrode reduces flame shrouding for improved combustion
• Yttrium enhanced to resist wear
• Nickel-plated shell with rolled threads
• Ribbed insulator design

NGK’s Laser Iridium Spark Plugs Provide Superior Ignitability and Long Service Life. Fine Wire Iridium Tipped Center Electrode and Fine Wire Platinum Tipped Ground Electrode Ensures Slow Wear Rate Providing Stable Idle, Superior Anti Fouling, Improved Fuel Efficiency and Lower Emissions.

Product Features:

• Trivalent Metal Plating Provides Superior Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Seizing Properties
• Corrugated Ribs Prevent Flashover
• Pure Alumina Silicate Ceramic Insulator, Provides Superior Strength and Better Heat Transfer
• Copper Core Aids in Heat Removal
• Triple Seals Prevent Leakage

With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite Platinum spark plugs are designed and engineered in the USA to deliver exceptional performance. Featuring a high nickel alloy side electrode that maintains a precise gap and a full platinum tip that ensures virtually no gap erosion, these spark plugs offer long-lasting durability. The necked-down center electrode fires quicker and cleaner with less voltage, resulting in easier starts, quicker acceleration, and improved fuel economy compared to standard plugs.

Product Features:

• High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
• Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
• Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)
• Exceptional Performance: Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum Spark Plugs deliver superior performance with over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold.
• Gasket Seat Type: Equipped with a gasket seat type, these spark plugs provide a secure and effective seal for optimal engine performance.

Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.

Product Features:

• Latest OE technology with DENSO’s patented Iridium Alloy (90% 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
• Enhanced Engine Performance: Enjoy more horsepower, faster and easier starts, and fewer misfires under heavy loads, thanks to the advanced properties of DENSO’s Iridium alloy.
• Fuel Efficiency: Experience better conservation of fuel at all times, contributing to overall vehicle efficiency and cost savings.

Champion® Iridium – the ultimate element. This spark plug’s fine-wire iridium center and platinum ground electrodes provide the sharpest spark focus for maximum performance.

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

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

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.
• Optimized for OE Applications: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, meeting the highest standards of quality and durability.
• Even Wear: Features a platinum pad on the ground electrode, designed for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.
• Fine Wire Tip Design: The fine wire tip design of the IFR6B model ensures efficient combustion and improved engine performance.

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.

Only Bosch uses a platinum center electrode, heat-fused into an extended insulator that reaches self-cleaning temperature only seconds after starting. Tapered, yttrium-enhanced v-profile ground electrode extends service life by 25% versus original Bosch Platinum, reducing electrode temperature, and improving access to air/fuel mixture. Lower ignition voltage requirements versus other plug designs for reliable cold weather starts and superior operation under all driving conditions. Center Electrode Core Material: Platinum – Center Electrode Tip Material: Platinum – Ground Electrode Tip Material: Nickel-Yttrium

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
• Platinum center electrode, heat-fused into an extended insulator.
• Nickel-plated rolled threads.
• Tapered, yttrium-enhanced v-profile ground electrode.
• Electrode gap is factory set and never requires adjustment.

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.

With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:

• Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
• Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
• Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
• Unsurpassed quality you can trust
• Validated for fit, form, and function