Re: Bosch Platinum v. Super Plugs?

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

On Sat, 21 Sep 1996, The Judge wrote:

> Yo:
> 
> Just replaced the plugs with Bosch Platinums.  The ones I took out are
> the Supers with the same part number listed in my Bentley.  Any harm or
> foul?  The Platinums are the ones with the part # match for my car, per
> my local auto joint. 
> 
> TIA
> 
> Todd
> a/k/a
> The Judge
> 
> '90 80Q (With the right plugs?)
> '86 16v Scirocco (Wolfgsburg Ed.)
> '85 5KCS (Probably has no plugs)
> 
Bad move!  I'm sure many on the list will agree.  You need the W7DTC which
are the three pronged Supers.  The only Bosch Platinum to put on, per Ned
Ritchie (Intended Acceleration), is the F5DPOR and they are $13-25 a
piece.  The same plugs that are used in the S4/S6.  Ned says they are good
for 100K miles.  I debated on what plugs to use and decided it is cheaper
& probably better to change plugs regularly.  I can't see the more bang
for the $ in spark plugs.  The Platinum you bought will foul faster.

Nathan Belo
'88 90 Q 
QCUSA
NWRQC