i just changed 8- autolite5224 plugs on my dad's 1991 Mercury Colony Park wagon. last time, dealer did it in 2005 so it was time. passenger side was tough-had to use ratchet/socket extensions. car starts right up, purrs like a kitten, these seme like good plugs.
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I got a set of xp in the 5224 model for our VW. I was bummed to see that they were made in Mexico. Will likely return them because of that, despite rebates and all.
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I got a set of xp in the 5224 model for our VW. I was bummed to see that they were made in Mexico. Will likely return them because of that, despite rebates and all.
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
I just got a dozen Bosch Platinum PLUS plugs made in Germany for only 30 cents a piece after rebate!
I got a set of xp in the 5224 model for our VW. I was bummed to see that they were made in Mexico. Will likely return them because of that, despite rebates and all.
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
I just got a dozen Bosch Platinum PLUS plugs made in Germany for only 30 cents a piece after rebate!
I've gotten good results with the new Autolite plugs even though they are made in Mexico. I would bet that Champion and AC plugs come from Mexico too.
Originally Posted By: 46Harry
I've gotten good results with the new Autolite plugs even though they are made in Mexico. I would bet that Champion and AC plugs come from Mexico too.
[censored] , I'll bet a lot of them come from China !!
I've gotten good results with the new Autolite plugs even though they are made in Mexico. I would bet that Champion and AC plugs come from Mexico too.
[censored] , I'll bet a lot of them come from China !!
Try to find an old school parts store and have them look to see if they have any old stock behind the new stock to see if they have any USA made. I did that on my last change.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I got a set of xp in the 5224 model for our VW. I was bummed to see that they were made in Mexico. Will likely return them because of that, despite rebates and all.
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
I have some older ones made in USA I'd sell you.
I got a set of xp in the 5224 model for our VW. I was bummed to see that they were made in Mexico. Will likely return them because of that, despite rebates and all.
Glad that they are keeping the wagon running strong!
I have some older ones made in USA I'd sell you.
mine were made in usa. The car came with traditional copper resistor ones so i didn't use platinum...car has 100k miles. dad is original owner for 22 years
Originally Posted By: 46Harry
I've gotten good results with the new Autolite plugs even though they are made in Mexico. I would bet that Champion and AC plugs come from Mexico too.
The Champion Platinum plugs for my truck are made in USA, but their quality looks like it was made in China. The bent grounding piece was welded on crooked on all my plugs and one wasn't even over the center electrode.
I've gotten good results with the new Autolite plugs even though they are made in Mexico. I would bet that Champion and AC plugs come from Mexico too.
The Champion Platinum plugs for my truck are made in USA, but their quality looks like it was made in China. The bent grounding piece was welded on crooked on all my plugs and one wasn't even over the center electrode.
Originally Posted By: Loobed
The Champion Platinum plugs for my truck are made in USA, but their quality looks like it was made in China. The bent grounding piece was welded on crooked on all my plugs and one wasn't even over the center electrode.
I wonder if they could be fake parts. There is a lot of this going on in the aftermarket. Although it isn't talked about much.
The Champion Platinum plugs for my truck are made in USA, but their quality looks like it was made in China. The bent grounding piece was welded on crooked on all my plugs and one wasn't even over the center electrode.
I wonder if they could be fake parts. There is a lot of this going on in the aftermarket. Although it isn't talked about much.
Autolite has been good for me. Champ has been ok. Bosch has been the only plug I refuse to use.
My Jeep loves Autolite plugs.
Mexican made beats Chinese made anyday for me, but its mostly because of personal politics.
Nothing wrong with most made in Mexico , my 07 Fusion was made there and is well built and many other Fusion owners will agree . If the quality control is watched by the parent company then I see no reason for concern .
Yeah lots of Fords have come out of Hermosillo's Ford plant over the years and been nice cars. The Fusion sport is a fun ride made there.
My Mexican ZX2 is very well built and painted.
Really.
Really.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
My Mexican ZX2 is very well built and painted.
Really.
And thay did a nice job on my oldest son's 2011 Taurus SEL out of Chicago
(since that is where you are from )
Actually my old 2000 Taurus that I may retire is from Chicago too .
My Mexican ZX2 is very well built and painted.
Really.
And thay did a nice job on my oldest son's 2011 Taurus SEL out of Chicago
Actually my old 2000 Taurus that I may retire is from Chicago too .
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the motorcraft plugs were identical to the autolites i replaced.
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