Just got some 'Denso' plugs - Any opinions?

JohnCleary · 24-09-2005 3:38pm #1

Went into my local auto factor and asked for some NGK's for my 214 ... he looked up a book and came back with 'Denso' branded plugs. He said that theyre the right type plug just not NGK.. Fair enough I think.

But has anyone ever heard of Denso plugs? Cause I sure havent. Are they any good?

greglo23 · 24-09-2005 3:43pm

denso plugs have been around for years. the only ones better are your first choice ngk. i've been using densos for years with no problems.

ondafly · 24-09-2005 3:45pm

Denso are perfect. They make tonnes of parts for Hondas and Toyotas, and in most Japanese cars, are the standard spark plugs for the car.

JohnCleary · 24-09-2005 3:50pm

Thats grand lads, just wanted to make sure I wasnt putting cr4p into my engine. Its no supercar, 1.6 twin-cam... but I like to use the best for good value, I didnt want to be getting ripped off (a fiver a plug - quite expensive!)

Thanks for the replies

AMurphy · 24-09-2005 5:16pm

If it is Japanese engine, the mfgr usually places a sticker with the recommended NGK and ND plugs on the engine.
Just make sure you have the recommended, I have had problems when I replaced the recommended Champions with the alternate Bosch recommendation.

theShire · 24-09-2005 11:13pm

5euro a plug doesn't sound bad! My denso's cost me over 60euro for the 4! Although they were the Iridium tip Denso's- my car is a Toyota and originally had TRD Denso plugs so I made sure to replace them with the equivalent! But so far, no problems!

Interceptor · 25-09-2005 9:23am

Nippon Denso plugs are very good and usually standard on lots of Japanese cars. Compare your fiver a plug to €240 for a set of eight for my Alfa....

Make sure to gap the plugs properly and put a smear of oil on the threads to ensure they come out again easily!!

'c

alanlouthzzr · 25-09-2005 1:49pm

Nippon Denso are owned by Toyota and they do a full range of plugs for all cars, bikes, boats etc.
They aren't as well known over here as NGK because they had different distributors.
They are every bit as good as all the rest of the premium brands on the market.

SouperComputer · 25-09-2005 2:01pm

with two stroke engines I had a lot of problems with NipponDenso plugs. Ceramic breaking was a big issue, that said it was about 8 years ago.

How often do you guys change the plugs in your car?

alanlouthzzr · 25-09-2005 3:28pm

I've Denso in my jet ski, I change them at the start of each season; NGK in the bike, they get changed every 2000m, the glow plugs in the car haven't been changed in 2 1/2 years and 90k miles, I don't plan to change them either!
Alan.

Just got some 'Denso' plugs - Any opinions?

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