Precision of Iridium vs copper spark plugs
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- Iridium vs Copper spark plugs. Checkout the precision and difference in spark pattern between the iridium and copper spark plugs. Iridium is focused!
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NB: The best spark plug for your car is the one recommended in your owners manual. This is just a demo. A lot goes into the choice of spark plugs, it's not just about spark. Engine design plays a major role. Copper spark plugs are best for some engines, while iridium is best for others. 🙏🏼
Thasts right...... exactle
OE spec when it comes to spark plugs, with EVERY ENGINE, not just cars and trucks.
Iridium plugs make your car's fuel economy much better with consistent spark. I am getting 10 km/liter in city and 15km/liter on highways. I have Honda 2003 VTEC 1.5 liter engine.
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Это игрушка для теста на глупого человека.
I think a more appropriate title for this video is, "Did you know they made spark plug testers?" LOL
Very cool.
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Yea right? Who knew?
Facts
underrated comment 🏌♂️✨️
They used to have testers in parts stores many years ago. But plugs became so cheap that it wasnt always worth the effort to clean them any longer when brand new was super easy to get ahold of.
I don't care about the plugs but the tester is mint 👌
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@@DIYAutoworksNG where do i find one of those testers?
hahahaha..... agree sir
On Amazon. Link is in the description.
@@DIYAutoworksNG thanks.
Nobody:
My brain: Touch it
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and get zapped!
I’d love to see you touch it lmao
Electroboom moment
At least it wasn't the impulse to lick it.
Brain: It's only 12v it couldn't hurt that much right?
Of course, if you use less surface the arc obviously become more "precise"
The precision of the less surface and arc were what intrigued me.
If the copper have a thinner center electrode, it will melt sooner.
No shi.t Sherlock
@@kordapyo612 bingo
@@kordapyo612 Yes. That's why the Iridium plug's point can be made thinner thus creating a higher temperature spark.
Copper is a soft material, that's why the point is wider because it would wear out quickly if it burned hotter.
That's cool. They both make a spark.
One is constant the other is arcing hard for rookies to see
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Amatur 😂😂
Goteem@@EaStxVaNxiNc
I guess this tester is for used car dealers to reuse old spark plugs. “ it sparks, put it back in…” 😂
The biggest difference is the surface area. The first reason the iridum is much smaller is because this metal is very rare and it's heat resistance is much higher than copper. So a copper tip must be bigger to last as long.
Does not last anywhere near as long as iridium. But good point none the less
These both have different electrode sizes, different spark plug gaps, and are different brands. I dont know if a side by side comparison is really indicative of the performance of the material
This was not intended as a head-to-head comparison, but just an observation of how the finish of the electrode affects pattern of spark.
Then again, finishing with a hard metal is what allows that narrower shape. So...
Same brand. Both NGK
@@steve0680657 nope, one is Denso, the other NGK.
And now add the pressure ;)
🤣 Unfortunately, not with this tool.
Cool I'll stick with the NGK been using them forever and they work great for me
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And cheaper compared to iridium
@@pdelsaint4223 yes sir and if you look at the video the NGK was putting out a wider spark and mine is in a 2 stroke I want that spark burn that oil fuel mixture
The verdict is just to use what's recommended for a car. Because of the frequency of changing copper spark plugs, it may not really be cheaper. Iridium's will last 2-4 times. That said, iridium is not always the best application for every engine.
@@DIYAutoworksNG I use them in one of them 2 stroke hybrid bicycle engine's the crank out crazy amounts of rpms no need getting expensive it's going to get fouled out eventually anyway lol
Probably why the gap is so much wider on the newer plugs is to create a larger spark for ignition. The iridium can take the heat and erosion much better than copper but costs way more.
The actual spark energy doesn't change much. The copper is more conductive actually.... while iridium and platinum have a much higher melting point and erode much more slowly, which is required for the finer tips. The smaller area of the finer tip provides better resistance to fouling. The higher temperature and harder platinum and iridium, in particular double iridium and double platinum are for twin post coils, where one operates in normal polarity, the reverse polarity side usually rapidly erodes the electrode and ground strap, the double platinum and double iridium hold up much better here.
Yeah that's why I use iridium. Last way longer than copper.
Direct injection, or port. That is the reason
Проверять надо под давлением
Как это?)
@@wikipedia5966 свечи вкручиваются в камеру с глазком. В камеру накачивается давление примерно 8-10 кг и в окошко смотрят за искрообразованием.
@@user-br6cz6yi7c благодарю, расширяем познания 🤝
@@wikipedia5966 Всегда пожалуйста
Отталкиваясь от этого опыта, какая лучше?
I'll take "everyone is an expert on everything" for $1000 Alex.
Alex: In the depths of mechanical knowhow, these people are referred as?
@@bobthebuilder201what are-MECHANICS
Alex ill take ppl on the internet who wish they were smartasses, but always fall short for 5,000 please (referring to the original commentor that brought dead Aex and jeopardy into this debacle)
@@Hammerback972 🤣🤣🤣. Alex: you are correct, and now have the lead over the smartass shortcomings. You have chosen your next category. Here is your answer. People who have seen one video on molecules and now consider themselves Molecular Scientists.
The answer is what is youtube
Свечи проверяются под давлением
: Лучшая свеча зажигания для вашего автомобиля - это та, которая рекомендована в вашем руководстве по эксплуатации. Это всего лишь демонстрация. Многое уходит на выбор свечей зажигания, речь идет не только о искре. Конструкция двигателя играет важную роль. Медные свечи зажигания лучше всего подходят для некоторых двигателей, в то время как иридий лучше всего подходит для других. 🙏🏼
@@PaisagemDetectorismo это точно тем более напряжение которое выдают свечные провода разные!
@@PaisagemDetectorismo медные?
Может быть никилевые?
@@kokobrais
Проверьте точность и разницу в искрообразовании между иридиевыми и медными свечами. Иридиум сфокусирован!
@@PaisagemDetectorismo Капитан очевидность 🤦♂️
As an amateur electrician the element metal has nothing to do with how precise the arcs are, it has to do with the tip of the contacts but what ever
Use what the manufacturer recommends for your Year Make & Engine..That's what works Best👍
and what if the manufacturer is an idiot like volkswagen 2008-2014?
On a completely stock motor sure. always use the oe brand. but be aware that plugs get superceded all the time. so part numbers and materials may be different from the original.
@@applepine1048 then you are the idiot for buying their car
@@dvader3000 you know why i said 2008-2014?
@@CP110 valid point on superceding part numbers...
Ngk alllll the way to the bank , it’s not about precision , it’s about how broad the ignition can be to react with the fuel, bigger ignition = more fuel burn efficiency . That’s why ngk are world leaders in spark plugs
How about life expectancy of the spark plugs?
Iridium spark plugs is the best all ngk uma and etc for all ingine efficiency
Iridium lasts longer, but it's not recommended for every engine.
Good example, copper is still very useful in situations of extreme chamber swirl under boost. Spark blowout can occur with fine wire plugs in those conditions
Thanks. Sounds like you tune? 😃
@@DIYAutoworksNG Yeah I do to some extent lol!
I add that in my example that I am referring to engines that are normally NA not factory FI since the plugs on factory FI are presented to the chamber in a way that resists this issue more.
It does not matter precise or not, most important things it has sparks, it has blue sparks, the rest depends on the durabilty of the tip, paladium, iridium last longer compare to copper. Copper got less mileage, the tip get shorter faster compare to paladium or iridium.
При высокой температуре и высоком давлении, как в двигателе, искра совсем будет по другому себя вести.
Ill take the bigger spark 🤔
Definitely going with traditional copper
I use what tje manufacture puts in them from the factory. Iridium for my literbike and platinum for my old car. Never had issues.
Super! I do the same.
Я свечи проверяю под давлением 12 бар, а а тут люди вообще не заморачиваются.
Да я тоже поржал
I bet they both make the fuel combust in the cylinder though.🤔
Yes. But the copper will become less efficient at sustained higher temperature. It'll wear faster too.
@@DIYAutoworksNG iridium is only for newer engines and lazy people. otherwise coppers are the best. A reason so many mechanics switch to them. 2 bucks a plug vs 12
@@mustangdemon87 yes preach it James !!! I use Motorcraft plugs, have for years they have a thicker copper core . Take care
@@mustangdemon87 sounds like someone can't afford iridium
@@SamO-ik2cm afford? I have plenty on the shelf as back ups. I have worked with many engineers that have way more experience then both the years we been alive that agree with me so to each his own.
I always use Denso iridium TT(twin tip). I never had problem. This allows for an extended lifespan of up to 120,000 km - more than three times that of a standard nickel plug.
Used to use iridium until it started blowing out the spark then went back to copper and never had an issue.
its need to set rich afr (air fuel ratio) tu use iridium..
@@emorider6804 That doesn't make any sense. For OEM many cars use iridium and they always try to run as close to perfect ratio as possible.
Not sure what was the point but I have replaced NGK's with double cheaper Denso's plugs in my Fiat and the results are great! It has bin so about 2-3 years. I will go for Denso in future as well
Type of plug may have played a role in the improvement you witnessed. Double electrode spark plugs have an advantage in being less prone to misfire plus longevity. That said, I'd still recommend sticking with the spark plug recommended in your owners manual. Spark plugs have other functions e.g. heat dissipation from the combustion chamber. All this goes into the manufacturer recommendation.
From my own experience: take Denso.
Iridium tip only, Some change the ground bar tip too. the core is still copper and the performance needs to be the same else it is not a replacement plug. The tip change was done to last longer under normal use and less maintenance.
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NGK Iridium is the Life!!
Beware they break off at threads
No, they aren't, they are absolute garbage in certain engines
there is a bigger spark pattern on the copper igniting the fuel mixture sooner probably. the only reason to use iridium is it lasts longer. i wonder if you had multiple parallel circuits internal to a spark plug that could fire multiple electrodes at the same time, if that would produce better power.
Sounds like a good idea. Though I think you probably want to have well controlled foci that propagate the combustion in an even way unless if multiple electrodes were factored into the combustion process design of the engine.
You've got to lick the tips for a legitimate test
😂😂😂 I’ll bet some idiots would I’d like to see the guys on jackass try that one
In fact.. i tried..
I unlocked my 6th senses.
Surface area of those spark gaps ultimately affects reliability of the spark.
I drive with E85 and since i got irridium sparks plug my car start way better when it’s cold outside
As an auto electrician I can tell you there's nothing wrong with copper style plugs for everyday engines, iridium and platinum plugs however are very durable so I like to use a crossover factory equivalent for engines with hard to access sparkplugs
Totally understand the upgrade. Some cars are a pain to replace spark plugs on.
A car I owned had 3 standard, 3 iridium. Thats how they came from factory for the exact reason you state, hard to change.
Cool AF, I've never seen a spark plug tester.
Neither had I, until 2022😅
You know it really doesn’t matter how precise it is cuz all you need is to ignite the fuel mixture.
it can matter in engines that are in a high state of tune
@@ShivaShakur yes. Where copper us usually the way to go.
Though not the subject, but a strong spark is better than a weak one. Both sparks in the video are strong though.
Here's another test I did, this time showing how wear gives a weak spark especially at idle speeds. th-cam.com/users/shortsQL1mY_48yGs?feature=share
Personally I think the copper with the broader scattering of spark would be better, but I doubt you'd see a difference on a dyno since both seem strong.
I’d love to see a very old plug and a brand new one, side by side.
Will plan for this. In the meanwhile, here's the closest to that: worn platinum spark plug vs a used but good one th-cam.com/video/QL1mY_48yGs/w-d-xo.html
Just an FYI- The electrodes on the pointed tip plugs wear out quickly thus increasing the gap and can result in a misfire. I know from first hand experience. Worn at 35k. I'll stick with the flat electrode types.
Great point. 👍🏼
Just an for your information?
Not really true. I have pointed tip iridium's that have seen more than 100k miles. Its more about the electrode material and other conditions in the engine.
Yeah copper definitely is a superconductor and definitely makes more spark than iridium but iridium is more dense so it lasts a little longer
Copper is definitely no superconductor and there's definitely no superconductor to see in this video.
Still running motorcraft plugs after 140k not even a stutter
Great. The video wasn't really about spark plug brands, rather types. I'm sure motocraft would also have iridium offerings.
I personally prefer the one on the right due to more area of spark
NGK V-Power is still my favorite plug. 👌👌👍👍👍
NGK makes good spark plugs 🕺
im going with the O E spark plug
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Denso Platinum Twin tip is good price and performance balance imo
I used to have a badly carbeurated motor that idled much better with the split-tip ones that were a 90s fad but did best with a multispark discharge unit (msd). If you are suffering any imperfection that this iridiym plug seems to help with but not enough, you can further mitigate with an MSD. Unless something is deficient tho the cheapest plug is the best and replace if damaged.
Copper= shorter life...but more bang for the buck
It depends what engine you using
Copper also takes more heat out of the cylinder, with the right timing a copper plug can make more power with more timing before detonation occurs, also the randomness of the spark helps find the path of least resistance and can make for a hotter more consistent spark
Don't use plugs that are not recommended for you're car!
You will not get better mpg,
You might burn more for very little differences also you might burn out coils faster cause glitches to occur with the ecu, they run hundreds of hour's of testing and select the best plugs for the engine they build from paper to metal,
Exactly one point I've been making. Always stick to the owners manual recommendation.
Cool to see but would love to see what this does in a combustion chamber. You’d think it would make no difference as a spark is a spark, wether it’s straight,bent,wide,narrow or whatever. Once the fuel and air mixture is🔥 it’s away…
Cool, i been using acdelco iridium spark plugs, that was what recommend from factory, i always use GM iridium spark plugs
That's it. Always stick to the factory recommendation.
A spark is a spark. It will not make a difference it only ignited what gas is chamber no more no less if you have a gallon of gas no matter how big the spark is it will blow regardless of size of spark
I agree
Только под давлением!
Cool tester.
I use denso brand iridium spark plugs on yamaha r15 v3 motorcycle which is used for daily
Cool
Показательный тест, спасибо)
А что он показал?
Нет реального заключения. Я просто нашел разницу в электроде и искре интересной.
Spark plug tester??? How have I never seen a spark plug tester?
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I was thinking the same thing. I didnt know those exist
A lot of people don't know the difference and the truth is the density the copper will melt faster so you have to change them more often so if it's a pain to change the plugs in you vehicle you don't want copper plugs
I agree, though I lean towards sticking with whatever type your manufacturer recommends.
Iridium last longer but copper actually has a better and stronger spark
You're spot on 💯
Ngk also makes iridium spark plugs
Yep. I use those on my Honda.
I used them on my 1986 Corolla gts back in 2005
Very cool, never seen this before, thanks!
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Everyone - No One Buys A Spark Plug Tester.
Him - Me. 😂
Lols. A toy of sorts for me to purchase. I change spark plugs at the recommended interval (a lot of times before).
That said, I've used it to look at sparks produced by new vs worn spark plugs. Interesting.
Use what your vehicle calls for!! That's what is best! Iridium are very expensive compared to copper plugs & your engine will perform worse if it's not designed for them!
Cool tester though.🤷
Troquei as velas do meu Kia soul 2012 pelas de iridiun
Carro ficou muito melhor tanto na resposta quanto no consumo .
Me: wondering how cool that would be to light a blunt with😤💨😤
Stun guns are illegal in Canada. This is brilliant! Pop the plastic cover and using public transit is safe once again. Battery not included. I would definitely go for gel pack over lead/acid though... 👍👍
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Im have been use the brt Spark plug is very good
See some more results in TH-cam about cooper plug vs iridium plugs someone sys irdeum is good and someone sys copper is good i dont know which one is best very confused
The best is the one recommended by your owners manual. Some race cars use copper because it has better conductivity. Iridium is not always the best application for every car.
@@DIYAutoworksNG thanks for posting a proper answer unlike many others
Technically, silver plugs are the best as they are the most conductive but realistically just use copper unless they came with iridium from factory it's not worth the extra money
Everyone knows That the best candles are from denso brisk champion
Theres a reason iridium spark plugs have completely replaced any other type of spark plug on the market; they also last WAY longer.
Y en q cambian las dos tiran chispa obvio q una es más grande pero es diferente el electrodo !! Cuál d las 2 sería ideal usar para cuando un auto tiene GNC o a NAFTA!!!??? Porque hacen la prueba pero no t especifican o t aconsejan cuál deberías usar !!
Es mejor usar el que recomienda el fabricante de su automóvil.
Ngk spark was larger.... works for me
I use one on my old Carb VTwin with a Richer Mixture and a better Exhaust. I can definetly recognise a change. Starts much more reliable, runs cleaner and definetly smoother etc. Really nice investment for me
great video dude, I can watch this kind of stuff all day!!
The NGK G power have the same pointed tip as the iridium to propigate spark the same, and seem to yield the same benefits.
I run them in applications where the plug is easily changed. They seem to really make a difference in older stuff that had copper plugs.
(the service interval is much shorter with the G power)
Yep. It's in the tip and eventually (what this video didn't show), how both metals behave at high operating temp. I agree on the copper wearing faster.
@@DIYAutoworksNG the G power feature platinum, and usually cost what a copper plug does.
I love them in old equipment and things that burn oil. They actually seem to go longer without fouling in an oil burner.
Oh I see. Sure, platinum will handle oil burners better since they can endure higher temperatures which copper won't.
I use denso irdium in SC V6 3.0L since 2005
Does it got any issues though
Iridium are better because I don't have to ever replace them. Performance wise they are the same.
The way the spark of the copper spark plug oscillates may actually aid in ignition
NGK can last a lot
Yes
I don't really like iridium but thanks for the info tho..
Should show the ngk v-power copper plug
Noted! I'll be doing more tests, including side-gapped spark plugs.
What most people wont instantly recognize is that the plug on the right will make for better combustion. The iridium plug will perform worse simply because the iridium core is undersized due to the cost, and might only be tipped with iridium. The NGK plug has a larger spark.
That's if spark is the only parameter being judged. Resistance to fouling is another issue, with fouling, performance will drop and copper is more prone to fouling. It really boils down to the engine where the spark plug will be fitted.
So the Copper NGK was better then the iridium ?
Copper conducts electricity much better than iridium or platinum which is why its spark was larger. However copper has a low melting point and wears much quicker. Also at higher temperatures, copper spark plugs may not be as efficient.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Thank you 🙏 for the reply back and educating me
Where did you buy these spark plugs?
Thanks, we're all educating each other! I have a lot to learn too.
The Iridium, from Amazon. I got the copper in store; random car parts shop.
There doing the same thing, one just has a narrow tip. Besides if your car doesn't recommend them it's not always good to use. Specially in older cars
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Not really because you can see the plug on the right has a much nore intense spark output. That tells me what's more powerful.
@@extremedrivr um there saying the one to the left is better first of all because the spark is more controlled into a smaller area and second by experience putting platinum plugs into an older car has caused it to run rougher because it was not designed to run with them
That's not about the alloy used, that's about the area the electric is given to cross the gap from.
The iridium is sharpened to a point, therefore it's not given a way to dance
И чё?
Copper puts less stress on the ignition system of cars that weren't designed for iridium or platinum plugs.
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Just about to say that. My old civic gets the copper just change then every 45k or so.
Работа свечей зажигания проверяется на стенде под рабочим давлением а это понты для приезжих
Depends, if their ignorant to change I’ll do the iridium’s but if not the old ngks are the choice for me .
I prefer going with whatever the manufacturer recommends.
120k on my set of 4 just changed them out
Thats it. Its more to do with longevity of materials than outright spark. Iridium will outlast std plugs everytime by a good margin. as to cost vs milage.... thats another story!!
Видео для лохов.
Вы покажите как эти свечи будут работать под давлением.
В настоящее время у меня нет инструментов, чтобы поставить свечи зажигания в условия, аналогичные камере сгорания.
Проыйлна гавариш, хороши вапрос и реально
Curious why you didn't use both the same brand, but cool demo.
Thanks! On brand, I'm pretty sure it won't make a difference to the naked eye, but I agree it would have been ideal.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Yeah def would be similar. NGK does have multiple tip sizes for their fine metal plugs though. I believe 1.0 and 0.6mm from memory, but could be off. So would make for a more stark contrast!
I agree!
Buena demostración ahora dime cuál es mejor
Depende del diseño del motor. Algunos motores funcionan mejor con cobre, mientras que otros lo hacen con iridium. Es mejor usar lo que recomienda el fabricante del automóvil en el manual.
Свечи проверяются при давлении,а без него тест ерунда
Use the recommended plug for your car heat range on a plug is there for a reason read your manuals
Agreed
I didn't know I needed a spark plug tester😮
Preformance car of course go for the good plugs. Daily driver pos stay with stock.
Ngk for Life
ב''ה, iridium is its own thing, but way I heard it was that ethanol corrodes/erodes platinum quickly enough that you might as well just run straight copper - and practically everywhere now adds ethanol to winter gas.
Thats just the shape. Bosch platinum has that. The issue is not precision but endurance.
I agree, though, the shape and resulting spark pattern is part of the precision I was observing here.