Changed Spark Plugs, Car Runs and Smells Bad
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What's the latest news on PLUGS for G37??? We have 125k miles on original plugs. Searches have led me to NGK 91784 Ruthenium. Who has actually used those on a stock G37? Any reviews?? Any actual experiences? Good? or Problem?
Reply quick please because I gotta make the purchase in a day or so in order to finish the swap before my wife needs car again for commuting to office as Covid rules loosen up....
So, Should I Ruthenium or not???
Also regarding spark plug gaps, I have read many times that some of the modern plug metallic platings are thin, so you really have to avoid aggressive re-gaping! Be careful.
Reply quick please because I gotta make the purchase in a day or so in order to finish the swap before my wife needs car again for commuting to office as Covid rules loosen up....
So, Should I Ruthenium or not???
Also regarding spark plug gaps, I have read many times that some of the modern plug metallic platings are thin, so you really have to avoid aggressive re-gaping! Be careful.
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The Denso especially seem sold out / not-available at many places, and I'm also concerned about getting stuck with counterfeit versions if I do web mail order!
I know there's an OEM rule of thumb, I'm really surprised no-one has any specific experience using 2009 G37 Sedan sparkplugs that might be cross-referenced by various sites... Specifically Autolite versions, Rutherium, etc.... Maybe a newer Denso? Anyone?
Any help would be appreciated. 2009 G37 Sedan has 125k miles on it, but runs great, so I guess I can just wait til I find some actual G37 reviews using other sparkplugs... I'm also thinking about removing/inspecting a couple of the easier plugs to reach so I can confirm what's installed (factory) and the condition of our electrodes! Maybe if they look good I'll decide it can go another 20k miles!
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G37 plugs at 122.2k miles and 11 years
Orig OEM removed at 122.2k miles.
I relented my pursuit of a more readily available and less expensive plug and simply ordered OEM DENSO from a reputable chain for pickup at local store. With magnifying glass I confirmed that electrode "tips" were welded-on,, hence legit iridium before leaving counter. The counter guys remarked that the 6 plugs were hard to find, so i think eventually alternatives may be necessary for some owners!!
Install went smoothly yesterday and I also sprayed and cleaned both throttle bodies. All 6 plug tubes were dry and clean.
At 122.2k miles and 11 years, our G37Journey sedan was still running fine on the original plugs.
Looking at overall condition and well-defined remaining tips of the plugs removed (pics) I think I would have put more mileage on them before replacement even though the ceramics look a bit charred... Car was running fine before, and wife reports it's running almost the same now with new plugs.
I obviously replaced them all yesterday because i was already in there and had the replacements in hand... For other owners maybe wait until MPG, idle quality or performance declines??
Can anybody decern anything further from these plugs? I think the pics are pretty clear.
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Orig OEM removed at 122.2k miles.
I relented my pursuit of a more readily available and less expensive plug and simply ordered OEM DENSO from a reputable chain for pickup at local store. With magnifying glass I confirmed that electrode "tips" were welded-on,, hence legit iridium before leaving counter. The counter guys remarked that the 6 plugs were hard to find, so i think eventually alternatives may be necessary for some owners!!
Install went smoothly yesterday and I also sprayed and cleaned both throttle bodies. All 6 plug tubes were dry and clean.
At 122.2k miles and 11 years, our G37Journey sedan was still running fine on the original plugs.
Looking at overall condition and well-defined remaining tips of the plugs removed (pics) I think I would have put more mileage on them before replacement even though the ceramics look a bit charred... Car was running fine before, and wife reports it's running almost the same now with new plugs.
I obviously replaced them all yesterday because i was already in there and had the replacements in hand... For other owners maybe wait until MPG, idle quality or performance declines??
Can anybody decern anything further from these plugs? I think the pics are pretty clear.
#25
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122k mile plugs indicate good engine health!
your old plugs still look good. Looks like your motor is extremely healthy. When I did my plugs at 130k there was a **** ton of oil in the tubes so I re Did my valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals. I’m gonna be replacing the plugs again when I supercharge so we’ll see if they’re nice and clean then.
I do think the DENSO OEM plug is getting harder to find and is more expensive already (and also "faked now" I think), so eventually more people will have to buy and report on alternatives. If the Autolite Iridium had been widely & positively reported on G's I would have gladly bought those instead for half the price. We won't likely keep the car another 100k miles (next sparkplug change) so I guess I'll never know. Best wishes to all G's!
#26
I’ve been using Ruthenium plugs for thousands of miles now without any issues at all. I drive my M37 very spirited every day. Anyone that says “stick with stock” still has paper filters and uses the factory fluids. Obviously these commenters aren’t very intelligent.
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