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Old 11-10-2019, 01:15 PM   #20
speedzter
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Default Re: Beware fake platinum or Iridium Spark Plugs

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender View Post
It’s hard to find accurate information on exactly how much iridium (alloy) is in the plugs and how it’s incorporated. I’d presumed a surface depositing process but some promo guff infers a discrete tip - you’d think this compounds risk of it coming loose and therefore causing FOD.

It is only the precious metal tip that is fused to the center electrode.
Some plugs are "double platinum or iridium" , and they have a small disc fused to the ground strap.

http://densoautoparts.com/spark-plug...-platinum.aspx
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