What is the advantage of iridium spark plugs?

It has a high melting point, which also means that it can produce great electrodes while retaining its fine characteristics, Iridium spark plugs gives you better performance, complete combustion and excellent longevity which makes you free from change your spark plugs frequently.

Is iridium spark plugs better?

Iridium is said to be six times harder and eight times stronger than platinum with a 700° higher melting point. Iridium spark plugs have extremely fine electrodes while retaining excellent wear characteristics. Thanks to its strength, iridium spark plugs can last up to 25% longer than comparable platinum spark plugs.

Can iridium spark plugs be cleaned?

You can clean the good plugs with a wire brush, or with a grit blaster, and after cleaning rinse them with a solvent such as carburetor or throttle body cleaner and blow them dry or let them air-dry. Be sure to not leave grit in the cavity around the insulator.

Can you touch iridium spark plugs?

DO NOT LET THE PLIERS OR GAPPING TOOL TOUCH THE IRIDIUM CENTER ELECTRODE OR PORCELAIN. Note: Never use a round gapping tool to check the gap or to increase or decrease the gap setting.

Are iridium plugs worth the money?

Iridium spark plugs are the most expensive spark plug model on the market, but in many cases they are worth the investment, as the premium price also comes with high performance and reliability.

Can I use wd40 to clean spark plugs?

Ensure the engine is off and cool and spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on a clean, soft cloth and rub over the chosen area or spray the spark plug wires and the inside and outside of your distributor cap with WD-40. You can also use it to ease the removal of spark plugs, especially if there is any rust or corrosion.

How many miles can iridium spark plugs last?

NGK gives them a life expectancy of 40-50k miles. But they have to temper their projections as driving conditions and motor modifications differ. Typically we have found you can expect 60,000 to 80,000 miles on an unaltered motor. NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs have iridium center and a platinum ground electrodes.

Which Iridium spark plug is best?

Iridium IX Spark Plugs
NGK 6619 Iridium IX Spark Plugs snagged the top pick in our spark plug comparison because they offered the best mix of high-performance, fuel efficiency, durability, and dependability. Featuring an iridium construction, these high-quality spark plugs provide a longer lifespan than copper and platinum spark plugs.