Volvo V50 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

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.

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

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

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

DENSO First Time Fit COP boot sets are identical in form fit color and performance to the factory-installed boots. Every part of each COP boot set construction meets or exceeds OE/OES standards.

Product Features:

• OE design ensures a tight boot seal that protects against moisture intrusion
• High temperature resistant material provides greater protection against thermal overload
• Stainless steel internal spring with resistor to suppress RFI and deliver maximum voltage to the plug
• Engineered to the specifications used by the original vehicle manufacturer for an exact fit

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

NGK Coil on Plug Boots are built to stringent OEM tolerances, combining original equipment fit, design and outstanding durability. NGK Coil on Plug Boots are manufactured using only premium silicone and always include any required internal springs and ferrite resistors for superior performance and RFI noise suppression. Bridging the important link between ignition coil and spark plug, COP boots should always be replaced with NGK Coil on Plug Boots at the time as changing spark plugs to prevent ignition problems such as flashover.

Product Features:

• PREMIUM GRADE SILICONE: Designed to withstand harsh environments
• OEM MATCHED: Includes all required internal springs and ferrite resistors for superior performance and RFI noise suppression

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.

Benefits of Bosch original equipment quality ignitions coils include the right ignition voltage, long lasting spark, better engine running conditions, lower fuel consumption, and reduced exhaust emissions.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OEM specification
• Ensures reliable voltage for smooth engine performance

High-performance ignition coils from Bosch guarantee a reliable voltage from the start, more ignition energy to ensure that your engine starts and runs smoothly. Bosch ignition systems combine the security of fully developed system engineering with the employment of the latest technology. The application of Bosch ignition coils ensures all advantages of the original equipment. Bosch Ignition coils provide more ignition energy to ensure that your engine starts well and runs smoothly. High-performance ignition coils from Bosch guarantee a reliable voltage from the start.

Product Features:

• Demand controlled ignition voltage
• Long spark duration
• Better engine performance
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced obnoxious emissions in exhaust gas

NGK ignition coils are manufactured to meet or exceed OE standards for the highest durability and operational performance, so they can be installed with confidence. NGK and their family of automotive products have over 80 year’s experience and are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. Developed and rigorously tested in our ISO 17025 accredited test lab under the most extreme conditions, NGK’s coil designs will outperform all others – far beyond operational environments a vehicle would actually experience

Product Features:

• OE QUALITY: Vacuum-sealed premium epoxy resin and thermoplastic coil housings provide superior dielectric strength, voltage insulation and durability
• OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: Precision coil windings and laminations maximize outputs, custom NGK ASIC chipset optimizes efficiency, prevents component damage
• EASE OF INSTALLATION: NGK Ignition Coils include ignition control module, premium high temperature coil boot, and jumper harnesses where required
• THE NGK DIFFERENCE: Featuring superior materials and design enhancements.
• EXTENSIVE TESTING: NGK ignition coils must pass extreme testing during manufacturing to ensure the highest quality and durability standards are met
• PRODUCT ENGINEERING: Advanced flow and stress modeling systems preemptively identify and avoid common failure points found in OE and competitor coils

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

Direct Ignition Coil

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

NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:

• SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
• PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
• TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and 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
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs

Our best spark plug! 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.

The ground electrode is cut-back from the center electrode to provide a gap. The face of the ground electrode is concave to provide a constant gap to the center electrode. This plug is designed use in all aftermarket cylinder heads used in different types of racing venues including oval and road racing.

Product Features:

• Opens spark face for better ignitability of flame kernel
• Retains less heat, transfers heat to shell faster – reduces risk of pre-ignition
• Dyno testing has shown proven power gains
• Cut-back ground electrode evolved from practice of grinding back the side electrode

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.

Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.

Product Features:

• 0.4mm Iridium Center Electrode: World’s Smallest Diameter that maximizes firing potential
• 0.7mm Needle Tip Ground Electrode: Promotes higher spark energy and less heat quenching
• DENSO Patented Optimized Iridium-Rhodium Alloy Formula: Highest concentration of Iridium vs. competitors for greater durability
• DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
• Durability of an OE style plug combined with Power & Torque of high performance.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit
• Iridium TT

Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire 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.

This spark plug features a platinum twin-tip design and a titanium-enhanced ground strap, ensuring superior performance and longevity. The center electrode tip is made from high-quality platinum, providing excellent conductivity and durability. Additionally, the flat seat type ensures a secure and precise fit, making it an ideal choice for enhancing your vehicle’s ignition system.

Product Features:

• Platinum Twin-Tip Design: The Denso Platinum TT Spark Plug features a twin-tip design with a high-quality platinum center electrode, ensuring excellent conductivity and enhanced ignition performance.
• Titanium-Enhanced Ground Strap: Equipped with a titanium-enhanced ground strap, this spark plug offers superior durability and longevity, making it a reliable choice for your vehicle’s ignition system.
• Superior Conductivity: The platinum center electrode tip provides excellent conductivity, ensuring efficient and consistent ignition for improved engine performance.
• Enhanced Ignition System: Designed to enhance your vehicle’s ignition system, the Denso Platinum TT Spark Plug delivers superior performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for automotive enthusiasts.

Our best spark plug! 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.

Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

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░ 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: This spark plug requires 5,000 less volts to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, providing maximum performance even under extreme conditions.
• Enhanced Horsepower and Efficiency: Experience more horsepower, faster and easier starts, fewer misfires under heavy loads, and better fuel efficiency with the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug.