RE: Platinum Plugs

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Nigel Says

> How long can we expect these platinum plugs to last for ?.
> 
> Having fit a new set less than 5,000 miles ago, One has now gone DUFF!!!
> 
> The plugs in question are Bosch W4DPO's & cost £11.00 each.
Traditional wisdom says (Including my mechanic and Ned Ritchie) the regular
platinums don't work in turbo Audis.  If you want to use platinums use:
Bosch F5DPOR

They are big bucks.  If you want good less expensive plugs use:
Bosch W7DTC
NGK  BP6ET
I use the NGK's myself, and they work great.

HTH,

Gary Lewis 200km 86 5Kcst 5sp 1.8 Bar
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