Spark Plugs

[Wildfire]

How often do you guys change your spark plugs? What is the recommended service interval for them to be changed....?
Do platinum plugs make a difference on a all 1.8T totally unmodified OEM engine...?

[VWSM]

Re: Spark Plugs

They come with platinums and every 64,000km.
Stay away from Bosch..NGK about 80.00 bucks for plugs.

[Vdublicious]

Re: Spark Plugs

i do mine every 15k miles and use the NGK bkr6e/6962 i believe thats the stock plug and it works the best!

[onceover]

Re: Spark Plugs

i do mine every 15k miles and use the NGK bkr6e/6962 i believe thats the stock plug and it works the best!

there's an article on audigeeks.com I'll try to dig up.

I run the bkr6e aswell and do mine every oil change (about 10k) since they're copper plugs. Only about $10 for 4. Copper has a better thermal conductivity than platinum and irridium, but wears out much faster.

If you want a longer lasting plug you can use the bkr6e-ix which is an irridium version

edit: here's the article. Definatley a worthwhile read for the 1.8t guys.
http://www.audigeeks.com/forums/index.php?topic=56.0

[Khyron]

Re: Spark Plugs

I use the copper and change yearly. 1 range cooler since I'm chipped. No issues. Under 10 bucks at Auto Value.