New spark plugs RS6 C5

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New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Russellj80 » Sat May 04, 2013 9:15 am

Going to replace the spark plugs in my car and just wondering which ones would be best?? Had a look through the forums already but there's nothing showing up for C5's.

Any recommendations on what to buy? I.e. NGK,Bosch,iridium/platinum/silver or whatever?? ... They all claim to be the best so you don't know who to believe!! .. That's why your as well asking the guys in the know ;-)
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Mr V10 » Sat May 04, 2013 9:25 am

Off the top of my head, OEM are NGK PFR7Q. I used genuine OEM Audi RS2 plugs in mine on the recommendation from MRC. There is a lot of information on here about plugs, including a 'how to' from Shop about changing them.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Russellj80 » Sat May 04, 2013 10:42 am

Ahh yeah I've seen the NGK PFR7Q pop up in RS4 forums as well. Must be fairly decent then? If they are OEM then they must be quality! .. I think I'll order a set over the weekend.

I remember putting iridium plugs in my S3 but tbh you couldn't really notice a difference.


Thanks for your input... I've spotted that 'how to' already and I've book marked the page :) very handy indeed!!

Ill do this first then service both the Haldex and the gearbox together. Then we're laughing :p :p
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Mr V10 » Sat May 04, 2013 11:15 am

C5 RS 6 has nothing to do with Haldex. It's a Torsen based system.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Russellj80 » Sat May 04, 2013 11:59 am

Ahhh right!! ... Makes sense I suppose? ...
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Mr V10 » Sat May 04, 2013 12:08 pm

Do the fuel filter while you're at it.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by bam_bam » Sat May 04, 2013 12:09 pm

Russellj80 wrote:Ahhh right!! ... Makes sense I suppose? ...
What do you mean it makes sense?
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Mr Footlong » Sat May 04, 2013 12:24 pm

Torsen is full time 4wd (putting it simply), Haldex is part-time 4wd and has never been anywhere near the RS6, chalk and cheese.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Russellj80 » Sat May 04, 2013 12:39 pm

Yeah I know it's a full time 4wd system. My S3 had the Haldex. ...

Got to get that power down somehow eh??
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Shoppinit » Mon May 06, 2013 7:40 am

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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Mr V10 » Mon May 06, 2013 9:50 am

Don't forget to ask for a long weight when you buy them spark plugs.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by Daveperc » Mon May 06, 2013 9:56 am

And a short stand..
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by brn7y » Mon May 06, 2013 10:29 am

You'll need some elbow grease for the install also.
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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by swannny » Mon May 06, 2013 10:53 am

You may need some sparks for the grinder..

Or the one that got me when I was 16 and simple...

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Re: New spark plugs RS6 C5

Post by bam_bam » Mon May 06, 2013 10:54 pm

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