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95 Honda Prelude S Spark Plugs: To Platinum or Not Platinum
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Should I use NGK platinum or non-platinum spark plugs in my 95 Honda Prelude S? I have heard mixed reviews on NGK platinum on Honda, and my dealer says Honda does not like platinum. I am confused. Should I go for platinum or not and why? -Amy |
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95 Honda Prelude S Spark Plugs: To Platinum or Not Platinum
"google_giggle" > wrote in
oups.com: > Hi all: > Should I use NGK platinum or non-platinum spark plugs in my 95 Honda > Prelude S? > > I have heard mixed reviews on NGK platinum on Honda, and my dealer says > Honda does not like platinum. I am confused. Should I go for platinum > or not and why? > And your engine is...? I ask for a reason. The proper plugs a F22A1: ZFR5F-11 H22A1: PZFR6F-11 2.3L engine: ZFR6F-11 The only one that *requires* a platinum plug is the H22A1. The "P" means "platinum". No "P" means NO platinum. You may use NGK platinums without any worry of any kind. They are excellent plugs. The disaster stories that abound on the Internet usually have to do with those Bosch platinums at have the skinny wire embedded in the ceramic insulator. If you decide to use non-platinums, and you do not have the F22A1, you just have to replace them a little more often. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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95 Honda Prelude S Spark Plugs: To Platinum or Not Platinum
google_giggle wrote:
> Hi all: > Should I use NGK platinum or non-platinum spark plugs in my 95 Honda > Prelude S? > > I have heard mixed reviews on NGK platinum on Honda, and my dealer says > Honda does not like platinum. I am confused. Should I go for platinum > or not and why? > > -Amy > go iridium. |
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95 Honda Prelude S Spark Plugs: To Platinum or Not Platinum
google_giggle wrote:
> Hi all: > Should I use NGK platinum or non-platinum spark plugs in my 95 Honda > Prelude S? > > I have heard mixed reviews on NGK platinum on Honda, and my dealer says > Honda does not like platinum. I am confused. Should I go for platinum > or not and why? > > -Amy > New Hondas are delivered with Iridium plugs these days. NGK or Denso Iridium plugs would be my first choice, platinums second choice and conventional third. The real difference is how long they will last. Assuming no plug fouling from combustion problems (mixture, oil fouling) then the Iridiums can supposedly do 100,000 miles. I changed the originals on our '03 Accord at 50,000 miles simply to be cautious and they were still in very good condition. Of course I put Iridium plugs back in and will change 'em again at 100,000 miles just to be on the safe side. Just stay away from the Bosch Platinums. They use a tiny center electrode which some cars don't seem to get along well with. John |
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95 Honda Prelude S Spark Plugs: To Platinum or Not Platinum
Thanks all! I will stick with the NGK non-platinum spark plugs for now.
-Amy |
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