Guide for
Direct Ignition cassette and spark plug service - all DI-equipped vehicles
Using non-resistor spark plugs could cause several different types of
fault symptoms and driveability problems in the car. The DI uses the spark plugs
are used to monitor the combustion process.
An incorrect spark plug gap (excessive wear) can also lead to driveability problems.
Use of non-resistor spark plugs could also destroy the DI cassette.
! - Spark plug
burn-off - !
Automatic spark plug
burn-off is carried out with a burst of sparks each time the engine is switched
off. Burn-off is carried out in all cylinders simultaneously and lasts for
5 seconds at a rate of 210 sparks per second.
! -This Is Lethal Current Use Extreme Caution- !
Therefore, it is very important to adhere to the following guidelines :
When replacing the spark plugs it's important to check following:
Before installation of the DI cassette:
Torque:
Recommended spark plugs for DI-equipped cars: 1990->
NGKBCPR7ES | 91 12 541 | 900 B204 TURBO (94-98) |
NGK BCR8ES | Very High output cars. Gap 1.0-.9mm | |
NGKBCPR6ES - 11 | 91 17 565 | 9000 B234 Nat. Asp.
with DI 9-5 B235 TURBO |
NGKBKR7ES -11 | 91 71 307 | 9-5 B308 V6 |
NGKPFR7H - 10 | 91 88 681 | Discontinued > Use
NGKPFR6H - 10 |
NGKPFR6T-10G | B207E / B207L .9-1.0mm 9-3 SS | |
NGKPFR6H - 10 | 93 99 866 | 9-3 B204 TURBO
200 HP (1999) |
*NOTE |
"7" series spark plugs
have a colder heat range than "6" series and are, therefore, commonly
used as an alternative plug on cars consistently run at high speeds or
under
heavy loads. Running too cold of plug for short trips will lead to fouling. This is more of a problem in the winter. "P" in the NGK plug designation signifies Platinum electrodes. These are more expensive but last a bit longer. It is ok to run copper "C" plugs in the application that originaly had platinums as a cost savings but they will requre more frequent sevice. |
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