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I just found out about these... i searched the forum and didn't find anything so i thought i would pass it on. www.e3sparkplugs.com They supposedly improve fuel economy and power. Every little bit helps... 
Let me know what you guys think. I might get them to see if there is any difference.
Let me know what you guys think. I might get them to see if there is any difference.
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Not quite snake oil...
...but close. I do not believe any of their claims and they don't back them up with research, just more claims. Their claim to fame seems to be a new algorithm for testing. I would be VERY worried about matching the recommended heat range with a basically untried product.
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I used that e3 spark plugs in my lawn mower (front wheel drive) and my weed whacker
3-5 mins use in my lawn mower, I returned it in the package and returned it at Lowe's.
It's a POS
3-5 mins use in my lawn mower, I returned it in the package and returned it at Lowe's.
It's a POS
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Take a look at this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Kav...eature=related
The others can eat dirt, but knowledge is sweeter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Kav...eature=related
The others can eat dirt, but knowledge is sweeter
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Take a look at this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Kav...eature=related
The others can eat dirt, but knowledge is sweeter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Kav...eature=related
The others can eat dirt, but knowledge is sweeter
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S600 '03, S600 '04, C320 '02 Wagon
The video of the "Flame Front" is the part that caught my attention. Having worked in the motor industry, I understand the meaning behind how a clean burn can increase engine power and lower emissions. Low emissions show a complete burn.
That is before the cat, after the cat means sqwat..
Even with a Dyno, you only get graphs.
That is before the cat, after the cat means sqwat..
Even with a Dyno, you only get graphs.
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But what plug are they comparing it to? Is it an iridium plug or a standard plug? I'd like to see comparison between our factory platinum/iridium Bosch plugs to these.
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How a plug performs in a lab means nothing of how it performs on a real car over the span of 30-50K miles. I think a major complaint of the E3 is their short life. I'll stick with tried and true technology. Plat or Iridium; Bosch or NGK.
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Fit the OE Bosch or NGK plugs. Good for 100K if operated in the self cleaning range often enough.
The rest is all BS.
The rest is all BS.
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There are some good aftermarket products that haven't been adapted by mainstream auto manufactures. However, spark plug is not one of those. There is really no compelling reason to go with any plug other than OEM Bosch/NGK (as suggested by other members above).
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I am an electrical engineer and I regularly see bul**** claims in high end audio. I suspect that if I was knowledgeable in the physics of combustion I would also see lots of bull**** claims in the aftermarked performance/fuel efficiency market also. Most consumers are completely unable to judge the validity of so many of these wild claims (weight loss informamercials and all sorts of other miracle cures come to mind) and are duped.
If its too good to be true.. its too good to be true.
Now if we all simply prefered smaller, lighter cars with smaller engines we could save lots of gas.... but we like our sport/performance cars! Hard for us to change our ways!
have a great day
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Some plugs, like OEM, have a micro coating that is an effective anti seize. They are designed for "one time use" which means the coating is gone once you remove it. I sparingly use a ceramic based anti seize even with coated plugs.
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Although they are slightly cheaper than at the dealer $10.35 vs $16.00 their shipping costs will make the purchase moot as they charge $25 to ship to my place in Sarasota. Doesn't seem to be an alternative to overnight rush on the site
