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Product Details
Part No. 3179
Warranty Details (1 YR REPLACEMENT IF DEFECTIVE)
The U-Groove Spark Plug (XU22EPR-U) is engineered for optimal performance and durability, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of vehicles, including classic and collector cars. Its patented U-groove ground electrode design enhances ignitability, allowing it to fire leaner fuel mixtures for improved engine efficiency. Crafted with a nickel center electrode tip and a flat seat type, this spark plug ensures precise performance and compatibility with delicate aluminum heads, thanks to its precision machine-rolled threads that minimize seizing and cross-threading. Built to last twice as long as most conventional plugs, it is 100% pre-fired to guarantee dependable operation right out of the box. With a broad selection of part numbers available, this spark plug delivers OE-level performance and longevity, making it a smart investment for maintaining your engine's peak performance.

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
Specifications
Electrode Core Material:
Copper

Electrode Tip Material:
Nickle

Ground Strap Quantity:
1

Insulator Type:
Purified Alumina

Manufacturer Heat Range:
22

Material:
Nickle

Reach:
3/4 in

Resistor:
Yes

Seat Type:
Gasket

Thread Diameter:
14 mm

Tip Configuration:
Ni

Type:
U-Groove

Wrench Diameter:
5/8 in
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