Spark plug: Copper vs Ruthenium 💥
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Testing spark plug: copper vs ruthenium. I like how precise and focused the ruthenium spark plug spark is. Definitely a function of the pointy center electrode.
Get the Autool spark plug tester SPT101 (Be sure to select the appropriate voltage version (110 vs 220v):
1. From Amazon - amzn.to/3Yo181v
2. Aliexpress - s.click.aliexp...
I may earn a small commission; which doesn't affect the price you pay, if you make a purchase via these links.
#sparkplug #ruthenium #Autool #DIYAutoworksNG
![[Full Episode] MasterChef Junior Thailand มาสเตอร์เชฟ จูเนียร์ ประเทศไทย Season 3 Episode 13](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NlY2uzrALY8/mqdefault.jpg)
current prices
iridium 4500 usd/oz
ruthenium 465 usd/oz
the funny is ruthenium plugs cost more 😮
I have several NGK Ruthenium continuous review videos here on YT. I totally believe in these plugs as the last plugs my car will ever need. I tested them unscientifically over a few years. They're incredible, which I do not say lightly. Worth every penny.
Will be putting them in mine later. Want to finish some fuel system cleaning videos before I slap them in.
For anyone wondering, this clip shows nothing. A spark plug tester is just to see if they work. They reveal nothing about performance without a high speed camera to verify they keep up with firing intervals and targeted voltage limits.
But in terms of comparison, copper spark plugs are effectively not used anymore. The standard is now Iridium plugs. And the Ruthenium plugs are a tier above that due to higher durability and stronger spark which results in stronger combustion and cleaner burn. It's classified as a high combustion spark plug. Typically you will see negligible benefits from Ruthenium besides longer lifespan unless you have a Turbo/Supercharged engine with a tune.
I agree with you. Only point I'd say is that if you have really worn spark plug, the difference especially at low RPM is visible to the naked eye.
Only Iridium has more durability per the manufacturer. Ruthenium does not last as long as iridium.
How's your spark plug video?
@@randyschmidt19 60-120k miles vs 100k miles
Finally, which one is better? Iridium or Ruthenium?
I just installed 6 Ruthenium plugs and I noticed a dramatic difference in faster acceleration in my 2011 Acura TL on the high way. Let's just say I'm IMPRESSED. It like I have a new car.
Wow. Good to hear!
No you did not
I put Ruthenium Ngk plugs in my 6.2 Ford V8 that uses 2 plugs per cylinder truck runs absolutely great with them definitely noticed a better idle and better drivability
I'm going to be chugging some Ruthenium on mine soon!
I have a ford 6.2 v8 as well and i purchased the same plugs, putting them in next weekend. Glad to see your comment randomly lol
@@smokedog123456789please notice me if its done and tell us your opinion
Sar prics plzz
I put them in my ford 6.2 a few weeks back, damn that truck runs and gets so much better fuel mileage.
I installed rutheniums and I'm impressed so far
Nice! I'll be doing same soon!
I'm doing mine next week
Got mine done and the cold cranking and hill climbs are stronger. Great plugs
Nice. I'm just waiting to clean my intake valves; don't want the gunk to go on the new plugs, then I'll install.
@@DIYAutoworksNG great idea
I’ll take a cheap non resistor copper core plug over anything. The much cheaper copper spark plugs have a slight spark output advantage, they just don’t last as long.
But is it worth it changing them every 10k-20k miles?
@@danmystro depends on the owner. I prefer to keep up on maintenance and changing spark plugs once a year is fine with me.
@@danmystropor supuesto que si, la gente no quiere gastar
@@curlracing276 Few people want to constantly change spark plugs when the spark plugs are on the firewall. That's a major reason not to buy copper plugs.
@BruceWayne-sz3th None of those plugs are on the firewall. Transverse mounted V6 Nissans, Toyotas etc are headaches.
Put these NGK ruthenium in my 16 GMC 5.3 along with MSD wires made a noticeable difference. Smoother operation/ idle or no small misfires
Cool. Will be installing Ruthenium soon too!
It's funny that you say that, I just bought 8 of the NGK Ruthenium plugs for my 2010 GMC 5.3. I had a misfire incident about a week ago. I nursed it the mile home, though the scan tool on it had about 1,200 misfires on cyl #3. I swapped plugs, no change. I swapped coils, no change. I swapped my 1.5yr old Taylor wires, misfire followed the wire. I put a new set of Delco professional wires in. Smoothed it right out. For giggles I decided to put the scan tool on it just to make sure everything was good. To my surprise, I started getting random misfires on random cylinders. Only 2 on each cylinder but no rhyme or reason to timing. I have been tearing my hair out trying to track it down. Then I remembered I swapped in new plugs a week or so before I had the cylinder 3 issue. I put my old, dirty Delco plugs in and did a 15mile drive of varieties of speeds and acceleration and breaking. Not a single misfire. Today I went for a 10 mile drive and had 2 misfires on 3, 2 & 7. My short term fuel trims were right at 0-2 on the pre-cat sensors and the long term was 3 & 5. The engine has no ticks or even much sound. It is smooth and rather quiet. The truck has had regular full synthetic oil changes every 3k miles or less. I don't drive it a ton, so an oil change each spring and fall suits me fine. The misfires also don't throw codes and can't be felt. Since the Delco plugs were pretty worn I decided to give these NGK's a try. The Delco 41-196 that replaced the 41-111 plugs are made by NGK so why not bump up a bit. If I still get bobbles, I will give the injectors a spa day in the ultrasound cleaner. 😂 Only real strange thing I saw tonight while watching the wave forms on the Pre-cat O2 sensors was bank two run flat for a cycle. The AC kicked on just before so the idle went up just a bit. Bank one spiked up a bit and bank 2 dropped and stayed down and flat for its turn to peak on the wave pulse pattern. It's like bank one with the compressor in front of it increased fuel as the load slightly increased, but bank two cut fuel and took a super quick break. But even then, the random misfires literally happen on any cylinder at completely random times. I even started to thing it was my scan tool since it was a cheap $300 unit from Amazon. I hooked up my laptop with my HP Tuner to get more pids up to watch. I used the HPTuners to disable DOD a long time ago as well as eliminate Flex fuel and adjusted the stoich to compensate for the 10% ethanol our pump gas. I don't get into all the performance tuning, I just aim for longevity through efficiency. I hope any one dealing with random misfires on random cylinders at random times speedy solutions because it's maddening. I've checked vacuum line, intake manifold, throttle body, map&maf sensors, O2 sensors. Went through the wiring harnesses looking for breaks or corrosion. Installed more grounds to ensure everything was overly grounded. Always wanted to do it and had a hell of an excuse to get it done. I even was testing all the brake equipment thinking maybe a tiny hole in the brake booster causing unmetered air. Holy crap, sorry to keep rambling, I am just so freaking invested. Poor kids and wife hardly see me, I work all day and then roll around my engine bay till there isn't enough light to see. I think I might break down and take it to a garage. I haven't had work done at a shop in over 25yrs. Guess it's time😂😂
@grominwithrob1339 but you know some misfires are normal? I wouldn't bother with what you're describing. I get one or 2 in a cylinder sometimes.
Jakby pan przeszedł się po polskich sklepach i hurtowniach i upublicznił dane z testów na szeroką skalę wielu by nie uwierzyło.A ile podróbek by wyszło,felernych partii 🤣
Iryd stabilniejszy odporniejszy na niekorzystne środowisko trwalszy wiadomo.
Bardzo dobry test 👍👍👍
Thanks!
The tester said that please close the lid.
Yes. Left open just for the sake of the video.
Man I need that tester..
😅
Amazon or eBay have them
@@curlracing276 Thanks for the info
I want that tester just to drive my buddy nuts while camping. He goes mental over the sounds of skeeters…. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂
i'm gonna buy a iridium center electrode with triple ground electrode its a no name brand from Thailand do you recommend it?
I wouldn't if you car doesn't call for that design, except you're a tuner.
اریڈیم سپارک پلگ ڈبل سوئی والے کی فیول اوریج 5کلومیٹر تک بڑھ جاتی ھے
Left or right is healthy ?
Both are. Different types of spark plugs
It’s completely different sizes spark plugs
Pls which is the appropriate plug to use for Honda accord 2004 Iridium or the Ruthenium?
Iridium is the recommended from factory, but it there should be an equivalent ruthenium if you want to upgrade.
plug is only used to spark to burn ,Big fire or small fire. 2 connector spark or 3 connector spark system and Expensive plug or less expensive plug makes no difference.
Not true. At higher RPM, an engine has less tolerance for things being out of spec, and so the strength of a spark does matter. Now, this is not to suggest that ruthenium spark plugs are always better, a lot goes into choosing a spark plug for an engine.
What is the different compare to iridium plugs? Which one is better?
Amazon tester link?
Link is in description.
Which best
The one recommended in your owners manual is the best for your engine.
Iridium is the best?
Depends on a lot of things. Some cars are better on copper. Just use what your manual recommends.
@@DIYAutoworksNG thnx
good
Thanks
My ears after watching this 😫
Sorry mate 😇
AUTOLITE DOBLE PLATINO,NUMERO UNO
A spark is just a spark.
Unrelated, but it's possible to have a weak spark.
A strong high power park is exactly what you need!
Yep!
No A spark is just not any spark. Weak spark strong spark constant spark imminent spark no spark. My name spark Sparkenson.
Yes, and A stupid man is just a stupid man
И как должно быть?🤔
This was just a fun test, nothing scientific.
Copper last 30k miles NJK last 150k miles