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"what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« on: 07 February 2012, 12:17:34 »
& yes i know ones that work!!!

Hi guys i was wondering as ive got to do a service i was going to change my plugs...

what do u recomend....

My car is NOT running LPG!!! (damit)

there are so many plug types on the market...

single copper/twin/tripple-multi electrode/super4/iridium? etc list could go on....

and Brands... Bosch NGK GM etc....

so what am i better with using as i would like a strong spark that burns all fuel in chamber & gives good bhp with economy etc

my last cdx 2.5 v6 was running the tripple electrode ones...

What would you guys suggest or whats in yours....  ::)   CHEERS  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #1 on: 07 February 2012, 12:19:41 »
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 07 February 2012, 12:17:34
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What would you guys suggest or whats in yours....  ::)   CHEERS  :y

I reckon that all those with a Trade Club card have Vauxhall plugs in their cars, for the price you'd be mad not to.  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #2 on: 07 February 2012, 12:20:07 »
Yes, GM Twin Electrode are your best bet :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #3 on: 07 February 2012, 12:20:37 »
Agreed. Genuine GM plugs. Twin electrodes will be fine, and a lot cheaper than all the snake oil available in Halfrauds. :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #4 on: 07 February 2012, 12:29:47 »
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2012, 12:19:41
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 07 February 2012, 12:17:34
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What would you guys suggest or whats in yours....  ::)   CHEERS  :y

I reckon that all those with a Trade Club card have Vauxhall plugs in their cars, for the price you'd be mad not to.  :y
Not me, I`ve got Beru, and cheaper than GM on TC :)
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #5 on: 07 February 2012, 12:41:39 »
Quote from: RobG on 07 February 2012, 12:29:47
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2012, 12:19:41
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 07 February 2012, 12:17:34
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What would you guys suggest or whats in yours....  ::)   CHEERS  :y

I reckon that all those with a Trade Club card have Vauxhall plugs in their cars for the price you'd be mad not to.  :y
Not me, I`ve got Beru, and cheaper than GM on TC :)

 ::) ::) ::)
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #6 on: 07 February 2012, 12:50:52 »
Iirc, my Vx dealer told me that triple electrodes are recomended for the 2.5 / 3ltr engines  :-\

Didn't stop me fitting twins in and imho, it runs fine  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #7 on: 07 February 2012, 12:58:17 »
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 07 February 2012, 12:50:52
Iirc, my Vx dealer told me that triple electrodes are recomended for the 2.5 / 3ltr engines  :-\

Didn't stop me fitting twins in and imho, it runs fine  :y

Vauxhall don't sell triple electrode plugs  ??? ??? Vauxhall plugs have a choice of twin or quad electrode, the quads being 'recommended' for the 2.6/3.2 cars  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #8 on: 07 February 2012, 13:21:02 »
GM Plugs, £2.44 each + VAT

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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #9 on: 07 February 2012, 13:40:24 »
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2012, 12:41:39
Quote from: RobG on 07 February 2012, 12:29:47
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2012, 12:19:41
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 07 February 2012, 12:17:34
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What would you guys suggest or whats in yours....  ::)   CHEERS  :y

I reckon that all those with a Trade Club card have Vauxhall plugs in their cars for the price you'd be mad not to.  :y
Not me, I`ve got Beru, and cheaper than GM on TC :)

 ::) ::) ::)
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #10 on: 07 February 2012, 13:50:15 »
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2012, 12:58:17
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 07 February 2012, 12:50:52
Iirc, my Vx dealer told me that triple electrodes are recomended for the 2.5 / 3ltr engines  :-\

Didn't stop me fitting twins in and imho, it runs fine  :y

Vauxhall don't sell triple electrode plugs  ??? ??? Vauxhall plugs have a choice of twin or quad electrode, the quads being 'recommended' for the 2.6/.2 cars  :y

That was what I thought until the muppet (polite version) at Evans Halshaw in Hull dropped 6 of them on the counter for me last month  ;)
Since I run the shed on LPG, I sent him back into the stores to get the twins out.  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #11 on: 07 February 2012, 14:47:33 »
Without wanting to derail the thread too much here, what's the real difference between the multi and single electrode plugs? I need to change mine really and wasn't sure if I should shell out a couple of quid extra on cooler running plugs (LPG) - think they were Nology ones but although they were the specific ones for the Z22XE engine, they were only single electrode.
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #12 on: 07 February 2012, 15:16:14 »
Quote from: tgm147 on 07 February 2012, 14:47:33
Without wanting to derail the thread too much here, what's the real difference between the multi and single electrode plugs? I need to change mine really and wasn't sure if I should shell out a couple of quid extra on cooler running plugs (LPG) - think they were Nology ones but although they were the specific ones for the Z22XE engine, they were only single electrode.

It's really only durability. More electrodes mean more metal to be eroded away by the spark before the plug needs replacing, hence why the later V6s went to 4 electrode plugs when the service interval was increased to 80k miles.

..and all plugs are available in a variety of heat ranges, so it's not a case of getting a more expensive plug. I've found that to be unnecessary for LPG, though. The standard GM plugs are absolutely fine on LPG.
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #13 on: 07 February 2012, 15:55:34 »
Quote from: tgm147 on 07 February 2012, 14:47:33
Without wanting to derail the thread too much here, what's the real difference between the multi and single electrode plugs? I need to change mine really and wasn't sure if I should shell out a couple of quid extra on cooler running plugs (LPG) - think they were Nology ones but although they were the specific ones for the Z22XE engine, they were only single electrode.

Good question always helps others!!  :y
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Re: "what spark plugs are best for a MV6"
« Reply #14 on: 07 February 2012, 15:56:47 »
Quote from: andyc on 07 February 2012, 13:21:02
GM Plugs, £2.44 each + VAT

Andy

Daft question... for single twin or quad...

or all £2.44?
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