Ive read so many different opinions on what people say you should use for spark plugs. Some say copper tops some say no so I'm not sure what I should get. I have a 2000 A4 1.8T. I do plan to chip it but probably not until summer time so basically plugs for a stock engine right now with minor upgrades within the next month of a basic air box mod (maybe) and cat back exhaust (before the end of the month). Let me know what you guys recommend.

What are the stock plugs? I know they are NGK but thats it.

 

Copper plugs are best if you stay on top of plug changes because they wear out much faster than iridiums. And for like $2 a pop you could replace them every 2nd oil change and not think twice about it. If you foul them, then whatever you just wasted $8, if you foul a set of iridium plugs you're out like $30.

 

Same here

 

For a stock motor: NGK BKR6E gapped .032

For a chipped motor: NGK BKR7E gapped .028

 

$30... Autozone wanted $14 a plug when I went in to get some today. I walked out because that's crazy and figured I'd ask here before I dropped that kind on money on spark plugs.

So every 7k miles or so? These cars go every 3500 miles per oil change, correct?

 

Thanks! Now I know both what I need now and what I'll need when I get a chip.

Each site that allows you to input your car to make sure they fit says they do not. Weird. I obviously take your word though. Just something I noticed.

 

yes to both of these, although you don't have to change plugs that often. you could go until they act up if you want

 

Ok thanks for all the great information! I just ordered 4 of them for $9, so glad I walked out of Autozone today and came here. Saved me $40.

 

Instead of creating a new thread for this simple question is G12 coolant the correct coolant for my year car? I see some say do G12+ or even about that. I'm not sure whats in there right now but I have to change the thermostat so it will all be out when I do that.

 

G12 and G12+ are compatible with your car. I think even G13 is as well, and all can be mixed together as far as I know. Don't forget to dilute with distilled water!