Technical Spark Plugs - brand, cost, type?

[jlhdasMorahd]

So I know I can just walk into a parts place and ask for spark plugs based on model. But i have no idea if what they give me is "legit".

What do you guys recommend? A specific brand? Type?

Hopefully they won't sale me fake stuff.

 

[steveras57]

Whatever brand /type you choose if you can afford it i would recommend using Iridium plugs !
They smooth the idle, help with low speed running, aid heat transfer, and give a better burn for better overall performance and fuel consumption!.
cost a good deal more than stock plugs but have a longer life so evens out over time!.

 

[RalphM]

Try this place not likely to get counterfeit off them.

https://www.gsparkplug.com/ignition/spark-plugs?find=fiat-2017-500-petrol-1-4-100-1031270491

 

[jrkitching]

Whatever brand /type you choose if you can afford it i would recommend using Iridium plugs

I'd agree.

They'll last at least 50,000 miles, so will work out cheaper if you're keeping the car for a long time.

NGK DCPR7EIX are the ones you need for the 1.2 & 1.4

 

[jlhdasMorahd]

Whatever brand /type you choose if you can afford it i would recommend using Iridium plugs !
They smooth the idle, help with low speed running, aid heat transfer, and give a better burn for better overall performance and fuel consumption!.
cost a good deal more than stock plugs but have a longer life so evens out over time!.

Thank you all!

Cost a good deal more?

I found these when googling "NGK DCPR7EIX" (as @jrkitching suggested) and these IRADIUM ones are just 9$.

That's really cheap, isn't it?

 

[steveras57]

Looks very cheap! makes me wonder if they are genuine? as loads of fakes out there!
As Ralph suggested "THE GREEN SPARK PLUG COMPANY" are very good!- genuine and trustworthy with a fair price structure!
over to you!.

 

[jrkitching]

At that price, they're quite likely fake.

 

[The Panda Nut]

NGK are the best known brand. Fiat plugs are labelled fpt (Fiat Power Train). I have some on my shelf and the NGK number ofr the 1.2 engine is ZKR7A-101691. CHampion are another well known make. Buy from a reputable business and you shoudl avoid counterfeit items.

 

[RalphM]

Just noticed your not in the UK so remember to take post into consideration
stuff from the USA can be very expensive on post.

 

[John202020]

And note the pictured plug states "for motorcycle " ?

 

[jlhdasMorahd]

And note the pictured plug states "for motorcycle " ?

INSANE! Did not notice that. THANK YOU!!!

 

[Ralf S.]

My handbook (2013 model) says DCPR7E-N-10.

NGK plugs there's only a few letters that matter;

DC tells you the thread size (12 x 1.25 metric, 16mm hex)
P means it's a Projecting nose plug (as in the picture above)
7 is the heat rating.
E is the extension (reach) - 19mm

The R (Resistor plug) will avoid electrical interference, so it's good to have but not an engine-wrecker
-N means streNgthend electrode
-10 is the gap (1.0 mm)

In a DCPR7EIX, the "IX" means it's an Iridium ("I") with a fine tip electrode ("X").

There's nothing about the plug that makes it know whether it's in a car or motorcycle engine, so ignore the advert nonsense. A long as the DCPxE is the same, it'll fit... as long as the heat rating is the same, it'll work.. and if it's Iridium or regular steel electrode, the car doesn't care.


Ralf S.

 

[jlhdasMorahd]

My handbook (2013 model) says DCPR7E-N-10.

NGK plugs there's only a few letters that matter;

DC tells you the thread size (12 x 1.25 metric, 16mm hex)
P means it's a Projecting nose plug (as in the picture above)
7 is the heat rating.
E is the extension (reach) - 19mm

The R (Resistor plug) will avoid electrical interference, so it's good to have but not an engine-wrecker
-N means streNgthend electrode
-10 is the gap (1.0 mm)

In a DCPR7EIX, the "IX" means it's an Iridium ("I") with a fine tip electrode ("X").

There's nothing about the plug that makes it know whether it's in a car or motorcycle engine, so ignore the advert nonsense. A long as the DCPxE is the same, it'll fit... as long as the heat rating is the same, it'll work.. and if it's Iridium or regular steel electrode, the car doesn't care.


Ralf S.

Phenomenal! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the info!!!!!