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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Default OEM Plugs, as in Spark

I am trying to find the absolute word on original plugs on my 2004 Civic 2dr EX.
The best of sites list at least 3 oem, Denso iridium, or NGK PZFR6F-11. Or others.
I will see when I pull one, but where is the absolute list that shows? Under the hood?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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should be on bottom of the hood or in owners manual
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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I use NGKs.. never had a problem
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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NGKs are OEM.

In the end, a spark plug is a spark plug.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 04:06 AM
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OEM type will give good performance. The reason for the noble metal ones is that they don't wear out as soon. If you're replacing them yourself so there is no labor cost, the OEM NGK's are going to be your lowest cost per mile.

If you want platinum, iridium, etc. use ONLY the type with one side electrode. Several people have had problems trying to use expensive plugs with multiple or otherwise fancy side electrodes. Those are just a marketing gimmick anyway. Any spark plug either ignites the fuel mixture or it doesn't.
 
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