Which spark plugs are better iridium or platinum?

Iridium is arguably eight times stronger and six times harder than platinum. It has a higher melting point of about 700 degrees compared to platinum. Platinum spark plugs wear out faster than iridium spark plugs.

Do you gap iridium spark plugs?

In most cases your Iridium Power plugs do not need to be gapped. Should you decide to re-gap your Iridium Power plug, use extreme caution as improper gapping may damage or destroy the Iridium center electrode or porcelain center.

How long should iridium spark plugs last?

3-4,000 hours
The average, modern iridium spark plug should last for 3-4,000 hours of engine uptime, depending on the gas quality.

Do iridium plugs make more power?

You may experience more engine power with iridium spark plugs. Iridium spark plugs can improve the performance of your engine with regard to its power. This advantage becomes apparent in situations where you need to climb steep hills or handle challenging driving situations.

Which spark plugs are the best?

NGK Iridium spark plugs are globally the best performance category of spark plugs having superior technology.

Can I use Platinium spark plugs instead of iridium?

Platinum is corrosion resistant, but it doesn’t have the extremely high melting point of iridium. As such, iridium tips can be made much thinner than platinum to concentrate the spark energy without melting.

What is the best spark plug to buy?

For the vast majority of drivers on the road today, the Bosch Platinum +4 can be considered the best all-around spark plug. The Platinum +4 achieves its high performance by employing four (as opposed to one) yttrium-enhanced ground electrodes.

What kind of spark plug is best?

Copper Spark Plugs. Copper spark plugs are generally considered to have the best performance of any spark plug type. This is potentially different from what advertising companies suggest, but the other metals are, unfortunately, not as conductive in general as copper is.