LowRiderA4

Will they fit my 3.0 2002 A4?

The reason I'm asking is because on the canadian site they don't list this plug for the 3.0.. but on the american site they do. Went to my local parts store and the guy told me that these BKR6EIX-11 stock #3764 will not fit my car.
Should I trust the american site and go for it? Otherwise the platinums are 25.00 a piece, Audi sells them for around 20.00

Thanks guys!

Stevelev

Mine are 1 temp range colder than the 6's but the "-11" denotes a gap that's too wide for our cars. You should be running a gap of .032 ... I can't seem to find the reference chart reflecting the different gaps, sorry.

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S4sposeur

and pre-set plug gap. The 11 at the end tells you that NGK pre-gaps those plugs for a 1.1 mm gap at the factory.

The 6 is a hotter plug than a 7 in NGK's usage. Most, of not all othe rplug manufacturers list higher numbers for hotter plugs.

The other numbers specify the size and reach of the plug which is the critical factor for fit (wrong plug can damage your engine physically by hitting the piston or valve if the reach is too long).

Canadian conditions sometimes require a hotter plug for smooth running, dunno why as the plug heat range has nothing to do with outside temperatures, just the spark plug tip operating temperature. Basically, you should run the hottest plug that will run correctly. Plugs that run too cold tend to foul.

On the other hand a plug that is too hot could possibly cause detonation and either reduce power if a knock sensor is fitted or actually damage the engine due to pre-ignition.

S4sposeur

for these thin center electrode plugs. The center electrode is easily damaged if you are clumsy with the re-gapping or the feeler guage or other gap measurement tool.

Since NGK sells plugs with the same specification and different pre-set gaps it should be possible to order the correct pre-set for your car.

.032 in is 0.8 mm. The 1.1 mm is more like .043 which is a big gap for any auto engine plug.

AudiLife

Canadian Tire has a 20% off sale on all NGK Plugs now, might be worth a try.

LowRiderA4

I've read on the 30V 3.0 forums that they run this plugs and working like a charm. Even the american webiste of NGK shows these plus for the 3.0 =S

I'm confused now.

S4sposeur

I would be reluctant to switch to a hotter plug than the manufacturer recommends. Is it Audi that says which heat range is good ot NGK?