Does it matter what kinda sparks I use to replace my old ones?

Tiny
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What is the difference between spark plugs u have to gap and spark plugs that require no gapping at all.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 7:25 AM

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Tiny
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An example would be iridium spark plugs, the centre electrode is not the same as the standard plug with a soft core, the iridium core is far more resilient to the erosion of the high voltage spark, standard plugs use a soft metal core that will erode away rather quickly, say 20,000Kms with iridium plugs rated to 100,000km's
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Plug charts will offer a variety of plugs from standard to long life, long life are better value in my opinion.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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I have Bosch Platinum+4 Spark Plugs, should those work for my car?
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 8:51 PM
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Just as long as they are the correct heat range for you engine.
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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Is it possible for you to get me a chart for the heat reange on spark plugs.
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Friday, January 27th, 2012 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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You can down load one direct from bosch.
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Friday, January 27th, 2012 AT 8:18 AM

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