Re: Bosch Platinums (was: UrQ Overboost)

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>]

At 12:39 PM 11/12/96 PST, you wrote:
>     
>     Why won't Bosch Platinums work in an Audi?
>     I put Platinums in an '87 Jeep Wrangler and an '84 Alfa Romeo 
>     Spider and they worked great!  The Wrangler fouled plugs all the 
>     time until I used the Platinums.  However, I've yet to try them 
>     in my Audi.
>     

When I first bought my Audi, I asked the same question. I had used Bosch
Platinums in previous (non-Audi) cars, and loved them. Naturally, I wanted
to treat my new (used) car.

I was told that it needed the triple-electrode plugs specifically made for
this car. Without them, the car just wouldn't run right.

Well, I did as I was told, and have never had a problem. Bosch and NGK both
make the triple-electrode plugs. I prefer the Bosch; silly me.... I like
German parts in a German car.....

I don't know if your model requires the triple-electrode, but I figured that
I'd shed some light.....

BTW, the dealer wanted $11.00 per plug; needless to say, I went the
Mail-order route and paid $5.60 per plug!!

Good luck.

                             Jim Griffin
                      JGriff@pobox.com
                        Maryland, USA
"Perception is often stronger than reality!"
                               '92 100S
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