Eye-Popping Genesis spark plug pricing

[Kira]

2019 Genesis G80 Sport (3.3l V6) belonging to my BIL.
I sought part sources online, starting with dealership parts departments to avoid counterfeit parts.
There were options for full sets of plugs for Genesis' other engines.

However, plugs for the 3.3l, with its 42,000 mi. spark plug interval, are listed singly.
I've found them for $38 to $43 each. No sets of 6 were listed.
RockAuto doesn't even have a listing for spark plugs for that engine.
I am flabbergasted.

Does anyone know the story behind these apparently special sparky poos?
Is this 3.3 a queer duck of some sort?

Any feedback is appreciated.

edit: I did just find an Amazon listing for a set of 6 genuine plugs from "Big Tiger Parts" for $129.70 + $15 s+h
Also, Amazon had a "click over here" ad for OE plugs from MTQ Auto Parts (?) for $84.50.
Remember, the dealership prices come to ~$240.

 

[kschachn]

NGK shows their 97976 (SILZFR7A9G) as the OEM plug, but apparently that has been discontinued.

I did find this however:

https://stingerforum.org/threads/spark-plugs.29429/

 

[Urshurak776]

So, weird, but seems the NGK plug for that vehicle is discontinued: SILZFR7A9G

Jegs still has them though: ($17/each.)

https://www.jegs.com/i/NGK-Spark-Pl...nLrddNDsrZqEyYB_8X94gCm6FNsuaeun0Kt9VvylZHQdd

 

[Urshurak776]

NGK shows their 97976 (SILZFR7A9G) as the OEM plug, but apparently that has been discontinued.

I did find this however:

https://stingerforum.org/threads/spark-plugs.29429/

You and I posted nearly at the same time, you beat me by a hair!

 

[Zee09]

Consider yourself lucky it could be a VW turbo application where they don't last half as long..

 

[cptbarkey]

$19.45 here https://kia.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/kia-spark-plug-1885209070

The G80 must be special as I see maybe one per year.

 

[kschachn]

Consider yourself lucky it could be a VW turbo application where they don't last half as long..

Which one is this? I replaced the ones on my Tiguan at 80K and they looked fine. I used the Bosch equivalent for replacement.

 

[Brian123]

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2019/genesis/g80/engine_electrical/spark_plug.html

 

[SC Maintenance]

So, weird, but seems the NGK plug for that vehicle is discontinued: SILZFR7A9G

Jegs still has them though: ($17/each.)

https://www.jegs.com/i/NGK-Spark-Pl...nLrddNDsrZqEyYB_8X94gCm6FNsuaeun0Kt9VvylZHQdd

Maybe email NGK and ask them if they have a cross for their own old number? Never hurts to ask.

 

[edyvw]

Consider yourself lucky it could be a VW turbo application where they don't last half as long..

80k
60k on my VW.

 

[Urshurak776]

Maybe email NGK and ask them if they have a cross for their own old number? Never hurts to ask.

Agree, the OP could give it a try. They may have something that crosses over that would work.

 

[thastinger]

Maybe email NGK and ask them if they have a cross for their own old number? Never hurts to ask.

Dang, that appears to be a heat range 9 NGK plug, that is incredible cold.

 

[Chris142]

AutoZone?

 

[Zee09]

80k
60k on my VW.

Two sets in 32k total miles

 

[Kira]

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2019/genesis/g80/engine_electrical/spark_plug.html

^^BIG negatory on that listing. That's a set of plugs for their 5.0l V8.^^

 

[edyvw]

Two sets in 32k total miles

Not sure why. Mine are perfectly fine at 60k intervals.

 

[tcp71]

Porsche intervals are 30k miles. I took one out at 30 k miles last spring and it was perfect. That must be for track use.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Dang, that appears to be a heat range 9 NGK plug, that is incredible cold.

The heat range is 7. The gap is 9 s in 0.9mm

 

[kschachn]

^^BIG negatory on that listing. That's a set of plugs for their 5.0l V8.^^

I looked at Partsgeek too, their listings weren’t very good in terms of differentiating the 3.3L engine. Plus the fact that they don’t show actual part numbers.

 

[Kira]

^^I looked around too. That RockAuto doesn't list them is the "biggest news" so far.
Actually, that the one engine (the 3.3 turbo) has its own, singular plug, is a bit puzzling.

My query to NGK is sent.

HUMOR: I mentioned that found an online listing for the plug for >$42 each.
I called the North Carolina dealership and the attentive lad told me it's more expensive to order them over the phone >>$59 per plug.
What's this world coming to?