Thread: Spark plugs & oil

NGK BPR5E (about $5 from repco) & Castrol Magnatec (which is free from brother who works from oil company) go into my 95 4.6 HSE (which is on lpg). Also, standard lucas leads via e-bay UK.

Probably should be running a different plug (for lpg) but haven't had a problem with these to date - burning clean and calm.

I'm using Valvoline SYNpower 5w 40 in my '00 Rangie HSE! I read somewhere (can't remember where) that you need to use fully synthetic oil in our engines, so that's what i've got!

As for spark plugs, i'm yet to replace mine so I can't comment!

Cheers
Keithy

Thanks Guys for your replys

Also Keithy your 00 HSE will have different plugs anyway.

Gary

NGK BPR5EIX are good, I ran them for ages on petrol and LPG and they were fine. Also being Iridiums you get much longer life out of them, so less frequently dickin' around changing spark plugs.

I use Penrite HPR 15 oil, but I also subscribe to the theory that everyone has their own opinion on oil, and most oils with the right specs will do the job.

Dave

I use NGK BPR5ES. But plug leads.. anyone know any good quality right price ones?

Thanks all for your replies

Have order NGK BPR5EIX Iridium plugs from ebay USA $92.77 including shipping. Local price was $160. Yes I know there are cheaper alternatives but wanted to go with the Iridium plugs

Gary

Originally Posted by daljames

I use NGK BPR5ES. But plug leads.. anyone know any good quality right price ones?

Look up roverlord on e-bay aust if you want something now/asap.

Otherwise, try ebay.uk.co and just do a p38 leads search.

Both lots of prices should massacre anything from a dealer/stealer or LR specialist.

When you think about it, leads do a pretty good job surviving as long as they do with the heat inside the engine bay.
They do eventually start to break down and I am of the school of thought that if you replace with quality parts they 'should' give longer service life and work when you really need them to.
I found some great reading here:
Magnecor Race Wires

Magnecores are a bit more expensive, I ended up going to a specialist place in Melbourne and after a very informative chat with the expert, instead of Magnecore leads, he made up a set custom made to suit my 2001 HSE 4.6.
He used Belden Ultra Low Suppression cable with quality boots which are a very similar construction to Magnecore. That with new plugs made a noticeable difference to my performance after replacing the old worn out leads that were in there when I got it. It now feels much more solid and responsive to drive.
From memory the leads worked out to around $12 or $13 each, which is pretty good considering they were custom made to suit my vehicle.
This place is in Melbourne, not sure where you are.
Hope this helps.