Spark Plugs (Iridium or Platinum)

What’s the difference between spark plugs made of iridium and those made of platinum?
Iridium and Platinum spark plugs look pretty much the same, but the tip of Iridium spark plugs is made of iridium and the tip of Platinum spark plugs is made of platinum. Iridium is up to six times harder than platinum, so spark plugs made of iridium should last longer.

When spark plugs were first made, the tips of the plugs were made of copper. Over time, they learned that platinum is a harder metal than copper, so they began to use platinum to make spark plugs. Then they learned about the benefits of iridium-tipped spark plugs, which are the best spark plug technology we have today.

Some spark plugs made of iridium are made to last 4 times as long as a normal spark plug made of copper. Iridium spark plugs will cost more than platinum plugs because they are the best spark plugs on the market. If your car was made to use iridium spark plugs, you should replace your spark plugs with iridium spark plugs. If your car was made to work with platinum spark plugs, you can use either type to replace the old ones.

 

What are spark plugs used for?

The fuel that is sprayed into the cylinder walls of your engine is lit by spark plugs. When the spark plugs light the fuel, combustion happens in the cylinder. This turns the pistons of your engine, which then send power to the ground. At least one spark plug will be in each cylinder, but some high-end cars, like some Mercedes, have two spark plugs in each cylinder.

 

Why should you change the spark plugs in your car?

When your spark plugs make a spark to burn the mixture of air and fuel in your engine cylinder, some of the fuel doesn’t get burned. Over time, this fuel will start to build up on your spark plugs. If you don’t change your spark plugs, they will stop working as well over time. This could affect how well your car runs or even if it can start at all.

 

Based on what they are made of spark plugs are made to last a certain amount of time. Most spark plugs have a life expectancy of about 50,000 miles, but some have a much longer life expectancy of 100,000 miles. If you have never changed the spark plugs in your car or if you just bought a used car and don’t know when the spark plugs were last changed, it would be a good idea to do so. This will give you peace of mind that the job has been done.

 

Here are some common signs that you need to change your spark plugs.

Rough Idle: If your car’s engine isn’t running as smoothly as it used to, this could mean that you need to replace your spark plugs. If replacing the spark plugs doesn’t fix the problem, you should look for other causes or take your car to a mechanic to have it checked out.

High Fuel Consumption: If your car is using more gas than it used to, it may be because the spark plugs are worn. If the spark plugs can’t fully burn the mixture of air and fuel in a cylinder of your engine, the combustion will be weak. To get full combustion in the cylinder, you may have to add more fuel, which uses more fuel.

Engine Misfires: If your car’s engine is making strange noises or not firing properly, it may be because the spark plugs are worn. If your engine is misfiring and replacing the spark plugs doesn’t fix the problem, you might want to take your car to a mechanic so they can look for other problems.

Won’t Start: If your car’s engine won’t start every morning or when you leave for work, it could be because of the spark plugs. If your spark plugs can’t send the spark needed to turn the engine over to the cylinder, it won’t be able to start. If it takes more than one try to start your car, dirty spark plugs may be to blame.

 

How to figure out which spark plugs will work with your car

The best way to find out what spark plugs your car needs is to look them up online. You can go to a website for auto parts near you or Amazon and put in information about your car. Then, they’ll show you all of the spark plugs that will work with your car, and you can choose one. You might want to look up what brand of spark plugs your car’s manufacturer recommends to see which one they like best. People say that NGK spark plugs are best.

Depending on how many cylinders your car’s engine has, you should get the same number of spark plugs for it. If your engine has four cylinders, you should get four spark plugs. If your engine has eight cylinders, you should get eight spark plugs. You should never replace your spark plugs one at a time or in pairs. Instead, you should always replace them all at once. They aren’t that expensive and should last you a long time, so it’s a good idea to replace them all at once when you’re in there.

 

Some Questions

What are the most powerful spark plugs? The answer is the spark plugs with the newest technology, which are iridium spark plugs at the moment. In the end, if you use the best spark plug technology, you will be able to get the most horsepower out of your engine.

How long do Iridium spark plugs last? Iridium spark plugs are made to last more than 100,000 miles, which is longer than most people keep their cars. If you decide to replace your spark plugs, I’d recommend iridium spark plugs so that you probably won’t have to do it again, at least in that car.

How long do platinum spark plugs last? Platinum spark plugs are the next best thing to iridium spark plugs. They are made to last about 100,000 miles.