Passenger and Light Commercial vehicles Spark Plugs 2008 spark plug cover final.indd 1 16/1/08 8:48:53 AM Worlds No. 1 engine system supplier ULTIMATE Performance Uniquely heat fused platinum-iridium centre electrode for longest service life ( up to 100,000km. ) Four Yttium enhanced ground electrodes for optimum horesepower. For maximum power and extended life. PREMIUM Performance Exclusive platinum technology with Yttrium enhanced ground electrode for extended service life (up to 60,000km.) A pure platinum centre electrode heat fused into an extended insulator enables self cleaning temperatures to be reached only seconds after starting. RELIABLE Performance Original Equipment quality spark plug for consistently high performance. With Yttium enhanced centre electrode gives super Plus spark plugs a longer service life than standard resistor spark plugs ( up to 40,000km.) A tapered and profi led nickel chromium ground electrode provides extended plug durability and reliable starting spark plug cover final.indd 2 16/1/08 8:50:08 AM Spark Plugs Product range A1 Platinum - Ir Fusion A3 Platinum Plus A5 Super Plus A7 Performance Segments A8 Platinum A Technical Information A FAQ’s A LPG Information A Bosch Carded Program ( Bosch Blister Packed Carded Sets ) Application data B1 How to use B3 Vehicle application Buyers Guide C1 Buyers guide Cross reference 2008 Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Section A.indd 1 4/1/08 12:32:42 PM A2 | Platinum - Ir Fusion Platinum Ir Fusion Recommended for vehicles built from 2000 - onwards ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE If your’re looking for the very latest in spark plug technology, This means less stress on the ignition system for quicker look no further than Bosch Platinum Ir Fusion™. starts, more effi cient fuel combustion, and longer Fusion features a patented, fused iridium and platinum performance life. center electrode, combined with exclusive surface air gap In addition, Fusion’s voltage requirement increases less over fi ring technology to produce a longer more powerful spark. time versus all other plugs for longer reliable performance of Its four yttrium-enhanced ground electrode design the vehicles ignition system. signifi cantly reduces gap wear. FEATURE BENEFIT Heat fused Platinum and iridium centre electrode Maximum Horsepower & Long life Revolutionary surface air gap fi ring technology featuring Delivers the longest most powerful spark for ultimate engine multiple spark paths performance Four Yttrium enhanced ground electrodes for optium access Maximum power & extended performance life to air/fuel mixture, giving most effi cient combustion Electrode gap is factory set Provides ease of installation - never requires adjustment Fused iridium and platinum centre electrode, sintered into an extended insulator nose Bosch Automotive Aftermarket 2008 Section A.indd 2 4/1/08 12:32:44 PM Platinum - Ir Fusion | A3 Yttrium ground electrode Card Number F9-4 Platinum / Iridium centre electrode Type Number HGR9BQI Recommended Service Interval 1000,000km Packaging Blister pack For turbo charged vehicles and long service life Bosch recommends using Double Platinum Spark Plugs - see page A8. 2008 Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Section A.indd 3 4/1/08 12:33:25 PM A4 | Platinum Plus Platinum Plus Recommended for vehicles built from 1995 - onwards VALUE PREMIUM Exclusive Bosch platinum technology with an enhanced And now Bosch Platinum Plus features a tapered, yttrium- design for 25% longer service life. enhanced v-profi le ground electrode that extends the service Bosch Platinum Plus spark plugs feature a pure platinum life 25% longer than the original Bosch Platinum Spark Plug. centre electrode that’s heat-fused into an extended ceramic This superior design reaches its self-cleaning temperature insulator to eliminate air gaps which exist in platinum alloy- faster. And with lower ignition voltage requirement, Bosch tipped plugs. Platinum Plus provides reliable starting in hot and cold weather extremes and provides a more reliable spark at higher RPM’s without misfi res. FEATURE BENEFIT Exclusive Platinum Technology with Yttrium enhanced ground 25% longer performance life over standard platinum plugs electrode Only Bosch uses pure platinum centre electrode, heat fused Maximum durability & engine protection due to less misfi ring into an extended insulator. Superior design reaches self- cleaning temperature only seconds after starting Heavy Duty tapered ground electrode for reduced electrode Increased fuel effi ciency, smoother idling & acceleration temperature & improved access to air/fuel mixture Lower ignition voltage requirement vs. other plug designs Reliable starting & superior operation under all driving conditions Exclusive platinum technology with a tapered yttrium-enhanced v-profi le ground electrode. Bosch Automotive Aftermarket 2008 Section A.indd 4 4/1/08 12:33:55 PM Platinum Plus | A5 Available in 10 box and single box Card Number P7-4 Type Number WR8DPX Yttrium ground electrode Pure Platinum Centre electrode Recommended Service Interval Approx 60,000km Packaging Blister pack Single / 10 box Recommended for vehicles built from 1995 - onwards 2008 Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Section A.indd 5 4/1/08 12:34:24 PM A6 | Super Plus Super Plus Recommended for vehicles built from 1955 - 1995 ECONOMICAL Yttrium-enhanced copper core centre electrode for 50% Testing has confi rmed the durability of yttrium-enhanced longer service life. Bosch Super Plus Spark Plugs deliver centre electrodes. Now Bosch brings these benefi ts to you in quality performance based on technology that’s proven on Bosch Super Plus, the longest-lasting copper core spark plug racetracks around the world in the most sophisticated racing on the market engines. FEATURE BENEFIT Unique to Bosch - First to offer precious metal performance 50% longer lasting than OE Copper Core Spark Plugs at non-premium prices Yttrium enhanced centre electrode technology Extended performance life over conventional copper core spark plugs Nickel Chromium tapered ground electrode to protect Extended Plug durability & engine protection against high temperatures & extend service life Metal glass fused resistor Maximum interference suppression Angular, fi ve-ribbed insulator design Prevents misfi re due to current leakage Long life yttrium-enhanced copper core centre electrode Bosch Automotive Aftermarket 2008 Section A.indd 6 4/1/08 12:34:50 PM Super Plus | A7 Available in 10 box and single box Card Number S11-4 Type Number FR7DCX Nickel-chromium ground electrode Yttrium Centre electrode Recommended Service Interval Approx 30,000 to 40,000km Packaging Blister pack Single / 10 box 2008 Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Section A.indd 7 4/1/08 12:35:11 PM A8 | Super Plus Double Platinum for Performance vehicles Performance vehicles Double Platinum For the vehicles that demand the longest service life and continuous performance, Bosch recommends fi tting DOUBLE PLATINUM spark plugs. Bosch Double Platinum (DPP) Double Platinum or DPP have the centre electrode made can be identifi ed by blue text from pure platinum, just like Platinum Plus, and also the and rings on insulator ground electrode laser alloyed with pure platinum. Pure platinum centre electrode The result is a service life of 100,000km for vehicles fi tted Pure platinum laser alloyed with a turbo or supercharger. into ground electrode AUDI MERCEDES BENZ A4 TFSI Quattro 09.05 - FR6KPP332S C230 [ 203, 204 ] 06.05 - YR7MPP33 A4 Turbo / Quattro 08.97 - 10.00 FR7KPP33+ A3 Quattro 3.2L YR7LPP332W NSSAN 200SX [ S14 ] SR20DET 04.94 - 12.99 FR5DPP222 BMW Silvia [ S13 ] SR20DE 01.91 - 10.93 FR5DPP222 318i [E46 ] 04.04 - 03.05 FR7KPP332 Silvia [ S15 ] SR20DE 01.99 - 08.02 FR7KPP33U+ Skyline [ R32 ] RB20DET 09.91 - 08.93 FR6KPP33X+ FORD Skyline [ R32 ] RB20DET 05.89 - 08.93 FR8DPP33+ Falcon XR6 Turbo BA - BFII 07.03 - FR7KPP33U+ Skyline [ R33 ] RB25DET 08.93 - 05.98 FR7KPP33U+ Falcon XR8 5.0L 09.98 - 10.01 HR8DPP22U Skyline GT-R [ R32 ] RB26DETT 08.91 - 11.94 FR6KPP33X+ Skyline GT-R [ R33 ] RB26DETT 01.95 - 01.99 FR6KPP33X+ HOLDEN Skyline GT-R [ R34 ] RB26DETT 01.99 - 08.02 FR6KPP33X+ Commodore VZ 09.04 - 08.06 HR7MPP302X Commodore VE 3.6L 08.07 - HR8NPP302 SUBARU Impreza WRX EJ205 11.02 - 05-05 FR6KPP33+ HONDA Impreza WRX EJ205 10.00 - 10.02 FR6KPP33X+ Integra Type-R 01.98 - 10.01 FR6KPP33+ Impreza WRX Sti EJ207 10.01 - 05.05 FR6KPP33X+ HSV TOYOTA 5.7L Gen 3 Engines 06.99 - 08.06 HR9LPP22Y Celica 1.8L 2ZZ-GE 08.99 - FR6KPP33+ Soarer 2.5L 1JZ-GTE 05.91 - 12.01 FR7KPP33+ MAZDA Soarer 3.0L 2JZ-GE 01.94 - 12.00 FR7KPP33U+ 3 2.0L 07.03 - HR6DPP33V Soarer 4.0L 1UZ-FE 05.91 - 12.01 FR7KPP33+ 6 2.3L 02.02 - HR6DPP33V Soarer 4.3L 3UZ-FE 04.01 - FR6KPP33X+ Guide only - For specifi c application details, please refer to the application section from page B1. Bosch Automotive Aftermarket 2008 Section A.indd 8 4/1/08 12:35:26 PM Bosch Spark Plug Program | A9 Bosch Spark Plug Program Super Plus Program Platinum Plus Program Platinum-Ir Fusion Program Single Blister Blister Single Blister Blister Single Blister Blister Box Pack Pack size Box Pack Pack size Box Pack Pack size FGR7DQE+ FR6DP - - - F1-4 4 FLR8LDCU+ S9-4 4 FR6DPX P14-4 4 - F1-6 6 FR6DC+ - - FR7DP P6-4 4 - F2-6 6 FR7DC+ S8-4 4 FR7DPX P1-4 4 - F3-4 4 FR7DCX+ S11-4 4 FR7DPX P1-6 6 - F4-4 4 FR7DPP+ FR7HP - - - F5-4 4 FR7KCX+ S31-4 4 FR7KP P10-4 4 - F5-6 6 FR7KPP33U+ S38-6 6 FR7KPX P3-4 4 - F6-4 4 FR7LCX+ S32-4 4 FR7LPX P5-4 4 - F7-4 4 FR7LDC+ - - FR8DP - - - F7-6 6 FR8DC+ - - FR8DPX P4-4 4 - F8-4 4 FR8DCX+ S19-4 - FR8DPX P4-6 6 - F9-4 4 FR8HDC+ - - FR8HPX P9-4 4 - F10-6 6 HR6DC+ - - FR8HPX P9-6 6 -