Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs

SixFoFalcon · 03-01-2004, 02:35 PM

Bad experiences w/ Bosch Platinum spark plugs surface on these forums from time to time. Let's get an official count going so we can put this debate to bed! If you have a result that doesn't fit one of the above categories, post your explanation here.

stang2be · 03-01-2004, 04:23 PM

I'd like to see the results of this one. I'm due for plugs before long and would like to know before hand.

Sablewagon · 03-01-2004, 04:32 PM

Bosch +4 = Stinksville

biteableniles · 03-01-2004, 07:41 PM

Haven't tried them, but I think that should be kept in mind; Motorcraft stock dual platinums will do the exact same thing, cheaper, and they're actually designed for our engines. That's why I haven't used the Bosch; I've never had a complaint with the OEM's.

diesel600 · 03-01-2004, 07:44 PM

I agree. Motorcraft plugs all the way.

03-01-2004, 09:53 PM

good poll, I'm curious to see what the outcome is. Ofcourse I voted null so I can see the results

MaltaTaurus69 · 03-01-2004, 10:02 PM

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Bosch +4 = Stinksville[/b]

Couldnt have said it better myself
They did nothing but make my car idle rough, Autolite Double Plats all the way!

taurus3254ja · 03-01-2004, 10:42 PM

I've used Bosch Platinum 4's in my 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante with Bosh wires. I owned the car since 1999 and never had a problem with them. I also installed Platinum 4's when I bought my 98 Taurus back in November of '02 and I've put 14,000 miles on them and they're still fine. I'm completely satisfied

henrysel · 03-01-2004, 10:56 PM

I actually drove a Contour for 8 years (95) so I'm pretty familiar with the Duratec engine. If they use the same waste fire ignition as the 2.5, I believe the consensus over at Contour.org was that Motorcraft was the only way to go. I believe Bosch plugs were fine in other applications.

I had also put in Bosch platniums before I read those threads on the spark plugs and they lasted about 20k before I had to replace them with the Motorcraft ones. Other people haven't been as lucky and got less or had serious problems right away. I think the autolite plugs were also good.

Zeptoplix · 03-02-2004, 10:57 AM

i used them before and had no problems... only for 10k kms though

03-01-2004, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
SixFoFalcon Senior Member Member Number: 713 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,657 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Bad experiences w/ Bosch Platinum spark plugs surface on these forums from time to time. Let's get an official count going so we can put this debate to bed! If you have a result that doesn't fit one of the above categories, post your explanation here. __________________ Philadelphia, PA SHO Garage! TOTALED1997 Ford Taurus SHO - 3.4L 32V Yamaha V8 - 90K - Kirked at 58K, 24mm FSB, 25mm RSB, Ford rear SFBs all around, Bob Gervais FSTB, VAK, K&N panel, SARC cutout switch, butterflies gutted, Apten performance chip, trunk-mounted dual Odyssey PC625s TOTALED1995 Ford Taurus GL - Vulcan+AX4N - 91K - some mods 1964 Ford Falcon - 154K - 200 CID inline six, MSD 6AL + Pertronix, Granada discs

03-01-2004, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sablewagon Senior Member Member Number: 1422 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oswego, IL Visit: My Garage Posts: 318 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Bosch +4 = Stinksville __________________ Regards from, Gene "E'er was I able, I drove my Sable" 1995 Sable LS Wagon 2004 Grandma Marquis LS Ultimate HPP 1984 Mustang Convertible "L'etÃƒÂ* avanzata e la gioventÃƒÂ¹ batte la gioventÃƒÂ¹ e l'arroganza, ogni volta."

03-01-2004, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
biteableniles Senior Member Member Number: 21 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Houston Texas Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,466 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Haven't tried them, but I think that should be kept in mind; Motorcraft stock dual platinums will do the exact same thing, cheaper, and they're actually designed for our engines. That's why I haven't used the Bosch; I've never had a complaint with the OEM's. __________________ Lilu, my 96 Duratec

03-01-2004, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
diesel600 Senior Member Member Number: 421 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Erie, PA Visit: My Garage Posts: 847 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I agree. Motorcraft plugs all the way. __________________ 1999 SE Duratec (My Car) 2000 SE Duratec (Parents' Car) 1993 GL Vulcan (Retired)

03-01-2004, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
taurus3254ja Senior Member Member Number: 407 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fall River, MA Visit: My Garage Posts: 895 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I've used Bosch Platinum 4's in my 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante with Bosh wires. I owned the car since 1999 and never had a problem with them. I also installed Platinum 4's when I bought my 98 Taurus back in November of '02 and I've put 14,000 miles on them and they're still fine. I'm completely satisfied __________________ RIP TCCA 1:00AM EST 06/09/2010 1998 Taurus SE

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03-01-2004, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
stang2be Member Member Number: 2425 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McKinney, TX Visit: My Garage Posts: 38 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I'd like to see the results of this one. I'm due for plugs before long and would like to know before hand.

03-01-2004, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
XLSuruaT Guest Member Number: Visit: My Garage Posts: n/a	good poll, I'm curious to see what the outcome is. Ofcourse I voted null so I can see the results

03-01-2004, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
henrysel Senior Member Member Number: 2397 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston, MA Visit: My Garage Posts: 697 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I actually drove a Contour for 8 years (95) so I'm pretty familiar with the Duratec engine. If they use the same waste fire ignition as the 2.5, I believe the consensus over at Contour.org was that Motorcraft was the only way to go. I believe Bosch plugs were fine in other applications. I had also put in Bosch platniums before I read those threads on the spark plugs and they lasted about 20k before I had to replace them with the Motorcraft ones. Other people haven't been as lucky and got less or had serious problems right away. I think the autolite plugs were also good. __________________ 2001 Taurus SEL 24V DOHC

03-02-2004, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zeptoplix Senior Member Member Number: 92 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Ontario Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,222 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	i used them before and had no problems... only for 10k kms though __________________ TSOC Taurus and Sable Owners Club A Community for Taurus and Sable Enthusiasts http://www.taurusowners.com/