Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.6 - spark plugs

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Thu 15 Nov 2007 15:19
1996 1.6 - spark plugs - silverhawk
Have a 1996 1.6 {added to header so that people can see beforehand} polo saloon,seems quite heavy on fuel? just serviced,but noticed the plugs have four electrodes to each spark plug.Are these performance plugs?

cheers.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/11/2007 at 16:50

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Thu 15 Nov 2007 15:26
spark plugs - steveo3002
more of a long life item...they wont make it use more fuel

check the tyres are pumped up and the brakes arnet binding
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Thu 15 Nov 2007 16:34
spark plugs - L'escargot
the plugs have four electrodes to each spark plug.Are these performance plugs?


The question I would ask is whether the plugs are as recommended/specified by the car manufacturer. Different plugs can have the electrode at a different distance from the cylinder head and this could effect performance and economy.
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