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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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I want to change my spark plugs today, but I'm not really sure what the best kind are for the xa, I heard Bosch is pretty good. I want to get something that's pretty good, but I dont want to be spending 30 bucks per plug
Any ideas? I need to get this done today
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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i'm using the E3 spark plugs and still going pretty strong after about 40k miles
Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:36 AM
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NGK Coppers. Cheap, just change them every 30k. No biggie since they're cheap, only 4, and plain simple to get to!
Old Mar 1, 2013 | 05:22 AM
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Went with the e3 and so far I'm getting better mileage and a better idol and a bit better pick up
I guess I was pretty over due for new plugs, thanks for the recommendation
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i do like the fact it gives a slightly smoother idle
Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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I was told by the parts store, that Bosch plugs where what OEM reccomends, because they were already pre gapped. Anyone have any issues with gapping either the NGK's or the E3's?
Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Im running the E3's, and those come pre gapped
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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I'd also be interested in what people think about the E3's. I did some research, both here and elsewhere, and I am leaning that direction. They seem to be pretty durable, efficient, and I like that they at least look to have a novel way to be pre-/permanently gapped. It seems to me that, and maybe I'm wrong, as engines have gotten more complex, the plug gap has become a much more important issue. If it is off just a bit, performance can take a major hit. I am hoping these plugs solve all that. The only negative I saw was that many people say they don't last as long as E3 says. But the price is pretty good for this type of plug and they still last a long time.
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I used bosch once in a Toyota Supra that I used to have and changed them out almost immediately due to misfire. I've always stuck to NGK copper or Standard since. Never had a problem. I think Japanese cars should stick to Japanese spark plugs. I'm not a big fan of the unreliability of German cars, not sure why I tried German Spark plugs.
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