Advanced auto parts is having a ten dollar rebate for ngk spark plugs. For a camry, which me is better? I know the laser is oem, but does the ix give you better fuel economy? I heard the ix was the performance version. They gave me the ix, but I'm considering doing an exchange and getting the laser. What are your recommendations, thanks. I don't mind replacing spark plugs early, I just want better fuel economy
Ngk ixvs iridium laser
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Laser will be fine. I doubt there is any measurable fuel economy difference between the two.
I chose the Iridium over the lasers in a 98 modified Sunfire SE as the counter man suggested they might run too hot without higher octane. I do like NGK products and feel they are the Bosch of Asian Imports.
NGK’s Laser line is OE-specification in a wide variety of marques (including German!); its platinum pad serves to improve durability by slowing inevitable gap growth.
The less costly IX is likely entirely suitable should ~100,000-mile lifespan not be your primary criteria.
I run the iridium over the Laser platinum for 1 reason. Iridium is a harder metal VS platinum. Harder means less wear. If the engine is in good condition the iridium plugs will outlast the platinum. And you won't be able to notice a mileage difference worth the trouble to figure.
I'm saying laser iridium vs iridium ix by ngk
Besides a mileage difference, which one saves gas? Does the ix have any benefits besides being cheaper? And a ten dollar rebate is a pretty good deal
Thank you Tommygunn, I stand corrected! Go with the Laser Iridium. 80 to 100 k vs 60 for the IX.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/DYK_LaserIridium_vs_Iridium%20IX.pdf
^ I've never noticed a documentable in fuel consumption between -fresh- plugs of differing core materials. Or output.
Not saying that it doesn't or hasn't happened, though.
True. In this instance, however, both the Laser and IX NGK plugs are iridium.
Originally Posted By: Nitrofan1
..Iridium is a harder metal VS platinum..
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/DYK_LaserIridium_vs_Iridium%20IX.pdf
They say the ix is for performance applications, so will it give me more horsepower and better acceleration.? They don't mention anything about fuel economy
Anybody used both and can recount their experiences with both of them? Thanks
Originally Posted By: engineer20
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/DYK_LaserIridium_vs_Iridium%20IX.pdf
They say the ix is for performance applications, so will it give me more horsepower and better acceleration.? They don't mention anything about fuel economy
Anybody used both and can recount their experiences with both of them? Thanks
Originally Posted By: Marco620
I chose the Iridium over the lasers in a 98 modified Sunfire SE as the counter man suggested they might run too hot without higher octane. I do like NGK products and feel they are the Bosch of Asian Imports.
That bstard gave me ixs! I'm going back and requesting the iridium lasers. For 8.99 a plug and a ten dollar rebate, it's a pretty good deal, right?
engineer20, what are these for? What car? NGK doesn't offer Laser IX for all cars. He may have given you IX's because that's the top of the offerings for your car.
Camry, the laser is THE oem! He's a little trickster tryna jip me and this will be reflected on my online customer evaluation of him.
I'm gonna lay odds the person was either selling you a favorite of his or isn't knowledgeable on what is OE. I worked for Advance for 18 years. You are going to find in this day that counter sales people on average are not too keen to what you need. There are many "old school" people in the industry but are a dying breed. This person may not have known what the OE plug was and got you a "best" plug on the list that had a rebate.
I have recommended for years to customers is do your research and decide what you want for your car. I can give advice but it may not be what you need. Add the fact companies require you to push certain parts not by choice. Take the part number you find on NGK.com and exchange the IX's for them.
I doubt he was trying to sell you a load of goods. It may be that his store doesn't carry the Laser IX part number for your car and would have to order it. The location I worked for was a smaller mix store. We carried 5 times the IX VS Laser because more customers wanted them. May he felt he would make the sale if you didn't have to wait and had the next plug in stock. That happens all the time in that industry.
Originally Posted By: engineer20
Besides a mileage difference, which one saves gas? Does the ix have any benefits besides being cheaper? And a ten dollar rebate is a pretty good deal
Originally Posted By: Nitrofan1
May he felt he would make the sale if you didn't have to wait and had the next plug in stock. That happens all the time in that industry.
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