bB2NER

My guess would be one range colder and use NGK Irridiums gapped at .044. But that is just an educated guess.

SuperMario6582

i've got a set of factory spark plugs for the xB already lying around the house here somewhere. i think i'm just gonna throw those in for now and maybe the the NGKs a little later.

Maguyver

so witch is the # that changes in the part number to make them a step colder

Tomas

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...000&country=US

Gerry

I bought the NGK- Iridium-IX-BKR5EIX-11 plugs and they came gapped at .038, not .044. Didn't want to mess them up so I left them alone! What kind of anti-seize, if any, do you use? Thanks

Tomas

I've always used a VERY light application of a high-temp copper based anti-seize grease.

I also like to put a light coat of silicone dielectric grease on the ceramic portion of the plug.

Don't use too much of either, just a light smear...

Gerry

Thanks alot Tomas, that's what i'll use! Gerry

bB2NER

I always just apply a light coat of oil to the threads.

TheCCBox

iTrader: (1)

i am useing the ngk g power and gapped at 41 and man i love it no bogs when the ac on and runs and idles so smmoth LOL Thanks guys for all the info and ____!!! LOL!!! I put the plugs in last night and drive it this morning and man i was like damn and even my wife sitting in the passangers seat said she thought it had a smoother accel and drive smoother lol!!

Tomas

Glad to hear it, CC! :D

TheCCBox

iTrader: (1)

S**t i even told my friends that drive them to switch LOL!!! Is there any other things we can change a little to run faster or better or smoother for cheap?

bB2NER

Never heard of G Power NGKs. Why not get the Irridiums?

Tomas

Just so you folks will have some idea of what the various NKG plugs that will work in the xB look like, these are all the NGK plugs for this particular engine (the -11 at the end means .044 gap).

The BKR5ES is the OEM xB Plug (.032 gap).

Those shown are all the SAME heat range.



The IFR5T11 plug is the OEM iridium plug for the Prius in the US, and the BKR5EIX-11 is the usual replacement for the Prius...

The BKR5EIX-11 is the one most often used as the "premium" plug in the xB Classic, but any of these should work in a pinch.

Enjoy!

(The "G-Power" platinum plugs have an almost identical design to the top of the line, and expensive, iridium plugs, but generally cost about one quarter as much... Platinum lasts almost as long as iridium...)

B2FiNiTY

very nice!

dmpsk8

Tom...you always have way too much info lol. I need to buy some plugs this fall and had to skim the past 4 pages

anybody have a link for a good deal on the .044 NGK irridiums?

Tomas

Best prices I've seen are just about $7 each at "Parts America" (Schucks Auto in my area, Checker or Kragen elsewhere).

Look for 2005 Prius plugs at most any decent retailer and you will find 'em...

For example:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=960&PTSet=A

dmpsk8

quick answers, awesome insight- you've got better service that most retailers

bB2NER

Here is a current link for them on ebay for 31 bucks shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245

Tomas

(I like ordering from PA on-line because I can get them at their best
on-line price, then run over to my local store to pick 'em up with no
shipping...)

jct

nothing like cheating the system a lil hahaha