Spark plugs anyone? - Honda Pilot

hobbydad · 08-21-2003, 11:42 AM

Has anyone upgraded to a "Premium" spark plug? Something like the Bosch Platinum 4, or one of the better plugs from NGK? Just curious if it would provide a performance/mileage improvement.

**colorider** · 08-21-2003, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by hobbydad
Has anyone upgraded to a "Premium" spark plug? Something like the Bosch Platinum 4, or one of the better plugs from NGK? Just curious if it would provide a performance/mileage improvement.

100K miles between tuneups is not "premium" enough????

jay · 08-21-2003, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

100K miles between tuneups is not "premium" enough????

That was my reaction. Doesn't the Pilot use some fancy plug type (other than platinum), or am I getting it confused with the Highlander?

hobbydad · 08-21-2003, 03:18 PM

I'm not really sure, that's why I'm asking. I know the owners manual gives you an NGK plug part number. I never really thought about the 105k scheduled change for the OEM plugs. I guess I'm still kind of old school when it comes to maintenance. I still find it hard to believe any plug could last that long. I'm really just fishing for ways to improve performance/mileage. K&N filters, synthetic oils, better plugs, ect.. Items that may or may not improve performance without voiding the warranty. Next time I take the kids to the drag strip I would like to do better than a 15.9!

GreenMachine · 08-21-2003, 03:41 PM

was that your Pilot that did a 15.9? If so, that's d@mn good!

I'm trying to picture a Pilot in the staging lanes..... pulling up the starting line... making a perfect launch thanks to VTM-4 while the opponent smokes their tires... and winning to boot.

hobbydad · 08-21-2003, 03:49 PM

Well, I have my answer. I went to NGK's web site and they have 4 types of plugs you can purchase. The standard OEM plug for the Pilot is their second best, the "Laser Platinum" plug. They offer only one better, the Irridium plug, and they retail for around $10 ea.. Guess we already have the best. Not too shabby of Honda to use that as their OEM standard plug.

**colorider** · 08-21-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by hobbydad
I guess I'm still kind of old school when it comes to maintenance. I still find it hard to believe any plug could last that long.

I was running platinum plugs in my Subarus back in the 80's and could go over 100K miles without touching them. Mileage never dropped and never had a starting problem.

Greatest thing since sliced bread!!!

YMMV

08-21-2003, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
hobbydad Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Spark plugs anyone? Has anyone upgraded to a "Premium" spark plug? Something like the Bosch Platinum 4, or one of the better plugs from NGK? Just curious if it would provide a performance/mileage improvement. __________________ '03 Pilot EXL RES Starlight Silver Dealer installed fog lights, rear splash guards, roof rack cross bars, wheel locks, air deflector, cargo tray, & 4X wireless headphones, also added Autoshade ventvisors, K&N air filter, "Pilot Motorsports" S.S. exhaust tips Coming soon: front door window tint, all weather mats, full size spare, speaker upgrade, maybe running boards & the towing package (don't have any use for them yet)

08-21-2003, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
hobbydad Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not really sure, that's why I'm asking. I know the owners manual gives you an NGK plug part number. I never really thought about the 105k scheduled change for the OEM plugs. I guess I'm still kind of old school when it comes to maintenance. I still find it hard to believe any plug could last that long. I'm really just fishing for ways to improve performance/mileage. K&N filters, synthetic oils, better plugs, ect.. Items that may or may not improve performance without voiding the warranty. Next time I take the kids to the drag strip I would like to do better than a 15.9! __________________ '03 Pilot EXL RES Starlight Silver Dealer installed fog lights, rear splash guards, roof rack cross bars, wheel locks, air deflector, cargo tray, & 4X wireless headphones, also added Autoshade ventvisors, K&N air filter, "Pilot Motorsports" S.S. exhaust tips Coming soon: front door window tint, all weather mats, full size spare, speaker upgrade, maybe running boards & the towing package (don't have any use for them yet)

08-21-2003, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
GreenMachine Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,488 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was that your Pilot that did a 15.9? If so, that's d@mn good! I'm trying to picture a Pilot in the staging lanes..... pulling up the starting line... making a perfect launch thanks to VTM-4 while the opponent smokes their tires... and winning to boot. __________________ 2001 CR-V EX Automatic - Clover Green Pearl - Westin Safari Bar; OEM skidplate, fog lights, roof rack, cargo mat, & passenger arm rest; Benevento Bug shield;225/70/15 Geolandar HT's 2006 Pilot EX 4WD - Steel Blue - OEM Auto Day/Night mirror, retractable cargo cover, backup sensors, mud guards, and cargo tray. Full set of Pilotpads from Wong. 2010 Camaro 1SS RS, LS3, 6sp Manual, Sunroof, B.A. Audio

08-21-2003, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
hobbydad Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I have my answer. I went to NGK's web site and they have 4 types of plugs you can purchase. The standard OEM plug for the Pilot is their second best, the "Laser Platinum" plug. They offer only one better, the Irridium plug, and they retail for around $10 ea.. Guess we already have the best. Not too shabby of Honda to use that as their OEM standard plug. __________________ '03 Pilot EXL RES Starlight Silver Dealer installed fog lights, rear splash guards, roof rack cross bars, wheel locks, air deflector, cargo tray, & 4X wireless headphones, also added Autoshade ventvisors, K&N air filter, "Pilot Motorsports" S.S. exhaust tips Coming soon: front door window tint, all weather mats, full size spare, speaker upgrade, maybe running boards & the towing package (don't have any use for them yet)

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