plugs/wires
Former H22 Accord Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
From: NH
Originally Posted by indy_93accordex
When I pulled the 5s for the first time, they looked pretty burnt. My other cars -- Nissan and Mitsubishi -- recommend 6s, so I tried them in my Accord. I haven't had any problems with the 6's fouling.
hmm, that's weird cause the 5s should be fine unless you like driving at 80-90mph in 100 degree heat for extended intervals.
Originally Posted by AccordManiac
What is the manufacture of OEM Honda Spark Plug wires?
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
I just did a tune up on my 144k mile 92 Accord. I used Bosch platinum plugs (Wanted NGks but they werent in stock) and Bosch wires too. I wasnt going to buy cheap wires, and the other alternative at Advance Auto Parts (where I used to work...I hate that place lol) was Autolite wires. Probably would have been ok, but I decided to go with Bosch because they are a good quality brand in just about every item they manufacture. These were abou $40 I believe from Autozone. All in all, I think that wires from a good brand (Bosch, Autolite, NGK, OEM etc) will do you just fine. What do OEM wires cost anyway? I didnt even think of them as an alternative until now...probably too expensive.
Former H22 Accord Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
From: NH
Originally Posted by indy_93accordex
My old wires have written on them:
"SUMITOMO 1992"
"SUMITOMO 1992"
sumitomo is tire company in japan so maybe they make the rubber jacket for the wire. i believe sumitomo makes the dunlop tires for their market or something like that, they are related somehow.
Originally Posted by lx_rob
I just did a tune up on my 144k mile 92 Accord. I used Bosch platinum plugs (Wanted NGks but they werent in stock) and Bosch wires too. I wasnt going to buy cheap wires, and the other alternative at Advance Auto Parts (where I used to work...I hate that place lol) was Autolite wires. Probably would have been ok, but I decided to go with Bosch because they are a good quality brand in just about every item they manufacture. These were abou $40 I believe from Autozone. All in all, I think that wires from a good brand (Bosch, Autolite, NGK, OEM etc) will do you just fine. What do OEM wires cost anyway? I didnt even think of them as an alternative until now...probably too expensive.
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
When did I say anything about plus 4s? Anything other than a regular design plug is a complete waste of money. I've never seen anything wrong with platinums either, just was the best choice given the circumstance. And I didnt use the cheap Autozone wires..
Former H22 Accord Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
From: NH
Originally Posted by lx_rob
When did I say anything about plus 4s? Anything other than a regular design plug is a complete waste of money. I've never seen anything wrong with platinums either, just was the best choice given the circumstance. And I didnt use the cheap Autozone wires..
i thought all bosch platinums were +4s design. you still probably paid close to $10 each for them the ngk platinums are like $12 i think. i still i would not use platinums anyways, they are not a performance plug. they are a plug for lazy people who want to change plugs every 100k. if you want extended plug life i would get iridiums which ngk makes sells for like $7 each and will last about 50k or so.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Originally Posted by vassil3427
If you're gonna get platinums, stick with NGK, infact if you're gonna change the plugs, stick with NGK. Why put German plugs(Bosch) in a Japanese car? Stick with NGK!
Korean Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Seoul, Korea
Originally Posted by AccordSleeper
the oem wires are about $60 or so for an ex and less for lx/dx models. i don't trust the $30 wires that autozone sells. i would not have used platinum plugs let alone bosch in a honda. if the ngks are not instock i would use denso copper plugs. hell you could have bought the ngks from honda for cheaper than what you paid for those bosch +4s.
www.hondaautomotiveparts.com.... and price were $45.58
Also for ignition wire... $15.11
4th generation DX/LX/10th Anniversary/EX/SE - price are all same!!