Can I use double platinum spark plugs?
Can I use double platinum spark plugs?
If your owner’s manual recommends double platinum spark plugs, then those are the best spark plugs to use. Never downgrade to single platinum spark plugs or copper spark plugs. However, you can upgrade to an iridium/platinum combination plug (an iridium center electrode with a platinum-tipped side electrode).
What is the difference between platinum and double platinum spark plugs?
A platinum spark plug, as its name suggests, has platinum electrodes that can handle heat better than copper. Single platinum spark plugs feature a platinum disc welded on the center electrode, while double platinum spark plugs have platinum discs on the center and side electrodes.
How long do double platinum plugs last?
Copper core spark plugs typically have a maximum life of 32,000 miles. If your customer’s original double platinum or iridium spark plugs lasted 100,000 miles and you replace them with copper, imagine his/her dissatisfaction when they need to be replaced again at 32,000 miles. Next up is the single platinum spark plug.
Which is better single platinum or double platinum spark plugs?
Longevity is a key advantage of platinum spark plugs. Another advantage of platinum spark plugs is that they run a little hotter, which burns deposits off the spark plug better and helps prevent fouling. Platinum also handles high heat, enabling the spark plug to wear better. Platinum spark plugs come in two varieties – single and double platinum.
Which is better copper or iridium spark plugs?
Copper spark plugs run cooler and provide more power in performance driving situations. They are often installed as original equipment in turbocharged engines and engines with higher compression ratios.
What kind of spark plug is the cheapest?
The copper spark plug is the most common and cheapest plug available. While almost all spark plugs feature a copper core, many people refer to the common spark plug as a “copper” spark plug. A standard spark plug typically features a nickel-alloy outer material fused to the copper-core electrodes.
