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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Default Spark plugs? Champion or NGK?

2004 Neon SE. 102K miles. I don't know when the plugs where changed....

Which plug do I get? Champion copper plus or NGK V Power.

I heard not to use platinum. I just want a safe option that's a good overall..
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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I know out mod darth would say just use champions but ngks are also just as good as champions and the powers arent much at all. I have had them both so either one will do the job.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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I simply use the Champions because I can get them cheaper than the NGK's. I can get four Champion plugs for $8 and change. Either of those copper plugs will be fine.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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I got my v powers for 6bucks and thats not on sale either. Champions are to stockish in my op.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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I have the Bosch Iridiums in mine .. and the car runs like a champ with 116,000 miles. $7.99 a plug and you won't hear any complaints from me. I strongly believe you get what you pay for ...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Not really some cheaper plugs are very nice plugs the v powers are pretty nice plug and very popular in neons and srt4s. over the almost 7yrs of having my sxt she has had almost every brand out there and in my op the v powers are really nice and my sxt has over 197,000 now.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by showsxt
I got my v powers for 6bucks and thats not on sale either. Champions are to stockish in my op.
Too "stockish?" Dodge doesn't make spark plugs? One copper plug says Champion on the side and another NGK. They are both very basic, copper plugs...

That being said, I don't get plugs that cheap out here. Remember, I live in Commi-fornia.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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I am getting NGK V Powers for 1.99 a piece. I'll go with this. Champpion's are $1.79.

FYI Advance auto parts (if you order online & pickup in store) has a lot of coupon codes that you can use. Like $5 of order total of15, 10 of 30 etc. Just Google for Advance Auto parts promo codes.
I used their "Big35" code to get 35 bucks of my battery. Got their top of the line battery which was about 95 for ~55.
 
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Nice pick for the plugs and 55bucks is a great price for top of the line battery.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gcretro
FYI Advance auto parts (if you order online & pickup in store) has a lot of coupon codes that you can use. Like $5 of order total of15, 10 of 30 etc. Just Google for Advance Auto parts promo codes.
I used their "Big35" code to get 35 bucks of my battery. Got their top of the line battery which was about 95 for ~55.
-That's what I did when I ordered all of the parts for my car. Timing belt kit including water pump and tensioner, serpentine belt, upper and lower radiator hoses, and tranny filter kit. All together cost me $227.24. If I would have walked into the store and got them over the counter, I would have spent $285.60!! The timing kit by itself was $208.99 at the regular price. A few cents here and there won't be worth it. But if you have a decent order to put in, DEFINITELY check out all of the coupon codes!

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