Spark plug problem

[PATRICK]

When i went to the local subi dealer for a price on a set of spark plugs i nearly died!.$27.90 each!geniune.so i had a look in the glovebox manual and found they were only ngk.so down to repco.$5.20each what a relief!.whats the differince?.can anyone tell me.for a 2000 outback.2.5 ltr manual.replys to patrick.
Many thanks pat

 

[Rally]

The difference probably is that you got normal spark plugs, which do not last as long. Platinum plugs can last 50,000km's in a turbo engine, and I thing from memory 100,000km in a non turbo. Your plugs will most likely need replacing in 10,000km's. Factor in labour and the hassle and the other plugs aren't such bad value.

 

[silver]

If you are buying plugs, oil etc check manufacturers websites first. This way you know what they recomend for your car and from there you can check prices. $27 is bloody outrageous but not that untypical of car dealers.
After using NGK IridiumIX plugs i would never use a STD plug. I think i paid about $20 each for them but they would easy have paid for themselves in better economy. Check out the NGK site and get some proper plugs!!!:ebiggrin::ebiggrin::ebiggrin: