Ngk ruthenium hx spark plugs
#16
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I don't drive mine in the snow either but that's only cuz my tires are very bad.
#17
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Thread Starter
Availability of ruthenium sparkplugs
Here is research on availability of Ruthenium plugs:
Auto-Value (Bumper-to-Bumper) Stocked in Illinois/Michigan warehouses
NAPA is special order currently, but hitting stores/warehouses in April/May
Summit Racing
Motovicity
www.sparkplugs.com
Oreilly is currently special order (You have to be patient with them)
RockAuto shows inventory
Auto-Value (Bumper-to-Bumper) Stocked in Illinois/Michigan warehouses
NAPA is special order currently, but hitting stores/warehouses in April/May
Summit Racing
Motovicity
www.sparkplugs.com
Oreilly is currently special order (You have to be patient with them)
RockAuto shows inventory
#18
Racer
so is there any positive updates since the install that you can note over the course of 6+ months? I'm considering these plugs since Rockauto has them for $7.93 a plug currently vs. $5.69 or $5.83 for Denso and NGK Iridiums.
If they perform that much better in winter starts, then I think I'll be on board for the additional $20 cost.
If they perform that much better in winter starts, then I think I'll be on board for the additional $20 cost.
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Thread Starter
so is there any positive updates since the install that you can note over the course of 6+ months? I'm considering these plugs since Rockauto has them for $7.93 a plug currently vs. $5.69 or $5.83 for Denso and NGK Iridiums.
If they perform that much better in winter starts, then I think I'll be on board for the additional $20 cost.
If they perform that much better in winter starts, then I think I'll be on board for the additional $20 cost.
Noticeable difference in cold start-up and stop and go City driving.
Provided a set to Lexus tech who claims 2 MPG increase while commuting over OEM spec plugs that had but 12,000 miles on them.
NGK is not about gimmicks so trust their investment, development and production of this technology was not off the cuff.
If you determine to dismiss the benefits, then consider the Ruthenium alloy is harder than the Iridium tipped plugs and will perform as new longer.
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One person on a Porsche Boxster forum even noted 5 degree cooler engine temperatures, but got flamed for it
http://986forum.com/forums/performan...gine-temp.html
http://986forum.com/forums/performan...gine-temp.html
#22
Racer
Shut up and take my money....7.50 each at Rock Auto.
Last edited by Sin1UZFE; 09-24-19 at 07:37 PM.
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Racer
#24
Racer
Haven't changed my plugs since I got it, not really in need yet but I guess I'll grab 8 of these.
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#27
Racer
I did some additional research and found out Denso makes a TT Iridium plug that claims faster cold starts, better idle and smoother acceleration as well. Is this attributed to the twin tip design moreso than whatever the electrode is made out of?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=2595&jsn=2595
These are $5.36 on Rockauto right now.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=2595&jsn=2595
These are $5.36 on Rockauto right now.
#28
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I did some additional research and found out Denso makes a TT Iridium plug that claims faster cold starts, better idle and smoother acceleration as well. Is this attributed to the twin tip design moreso than whatever the electrode is made out of?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=2595&jsn=2595
These are $5.36 on Rockauto right now.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=2595&jsn=2595
These are $5.36 on Rockauto right now.
I might be inclined to buy the Denso TT for the simple peace of mind that no one is attempting to counterfeit them yet. Wishful thinking
#29
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NGK can keep their Ruthenium snake oil but with everything I've seen recently re phony Chinese plugs in counterfeit (NGK, Denso, and even Toyota/Lexus) packaging...
I might be inclined to buy the Denso TT for the simple peace of mind that no one is attempting to counterfeit them yet. Wishful thinking
I might be inclined to buy the Denso TT for the simple peace of mind that no one is attempting to counterfeit them yet. Wishful thinking
Wait and see whether OEMs adopt Ruthenium.
#30
Racer
NGK can keep their Ruthenium snake oil but with everything I've seen recently re phony Chinese plugs in counterfeit (NGK, Denso, and even Toyota/Lexus) packaging...
I might be inclined to buy the Denso TT for the simple peace of mind that no one is attempting to counterfeit them yet. Wishful thinking
I might be inclined to buy the Denso TT for the simple peace of mind that no one is attempting to counterfeit them yet. Wishful thinking