Spark plug question..
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Coupe
Spark plug question..
Hey guys.
I'll be looking to change my spark plugs soon.
I can get a set of plugs that MB would use during a service, but I was wondering if I should be going for some uprated plugs.
Are there plugs that are better than others?
I know that you can get platinum tipped plugs, but I'm not too sure if they make that much difference.
Can anyone shed some light?
Cheers guys.
I'll be looking to change my spark plugs soon.
I can get a set of plugs that MB would use during a service, but I was wondering if I should be going for some uprated plugs.
Are there plugs that are better than others?
I know that you can get platinum tipped plugs, but I'm not too sure if they make that much difference.
Can anyone shed some light?
Cheers guys.
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clk55 amg
Im running laser iridum. Only reason behide that, is the longevity of plug life. Changing 16 plugs often is disgusting on these cars. Ive tried every make and type and noticed nothing between them. Factory benz plugs are platinum or double platinum. Ive used regular copper core plugs as well again with no difference except scratchs and cuts on my arms changing them. Honestly from my experience stick with the same or go with the iridum, either way your only increasing replaciment time. There is a new plug out called Pulstar. If they got the heat range i want , they look interesting.
www.pulstar.com
www.pulstar.com
Last edited by 2PRECISE; Jan 24, 2010 at 02:00 PM.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Coupe
Im running laser iridum. Only reason behide that, is the longevity of plug life. Changing 16 plugs often is disgusting on these cars. Ive tried every make and type and noticed nothing between them. Factory benz plugs are platinum or double platinum. Ive used regular copper core plugs as well again with no difference except scratchs and cuts on my arms changing them. Honestly from my experience stick with the same or go with the iridum, either way your only increasing replaciment time. There is a new plug out called Pulstar. If they got the heat range i want , they look interesting.
www.pulstar.com
www.pulstar.com
Hi mate.
Thanks for your response.
I've decided to go with the plugs that Mercedes/ AMG would supply.
They are specific for the M156 engine and, I believe, also platinum tipped.
Seems the best bet.
Cheers, bud.
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2001 E55, 2002 ML55, 2002 SL500, 2003 CLK55
Rashman,
Check out NGK plugs. There's one that I believe is platinum tipped and under $3/each.
It's the plug many of the folks on the W210 E55 forum are using.
Rennwerkes
Check out NGK plugs. There's one that I believe is platinum tipped and under $3/each.
It's the plug many of the folks on the W210 E55 forum are using.
Rennwerkes
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clk55 amg
NGK makes the sparkplugs for benz..... www.sparkplugs.com .... I buy from these guys. Very helpful and easy going people.
