Which spark plugs are best - Bosch super4 or single ?

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lakemaligne
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Which spark plugs are best - Bosch super4 or single ?

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I want to replace the standard Peugeot spark plugs in my 1996 2 Ltr 16v petrol 406,to see if it resolves a problem I have. Apart from an erratic tickover problem which is currently lurking on the forum under another thread, my car has started to "bog" or "miss" at high speed,and I was wondering if it could be the plugs breaking down.Has anyone got any opinions on the Bosch super4 plugs as opposed to the normal single electrode type.Which are the best suited to my 406 please. My car has covered 155,000 miles and still has the original Ht leads,and would like to know when they should be replaced.
MK1 1996 2Ltr 16v Petrol LX, 167,000 miles,was aiming for 200,000.
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Re: Which spark plugs are best - Bosch super4 or single ?

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I have used the super 4's before and to be honest they made no difference at all (maybe psychological? :oops: )
I'd replace the leads with the plugs as a matter of course, they're not dear.
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
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Re: Which spark plugs are best - Bosch super4 or single ?

Post by robb »

Changed mine 4 weeks ago from 2 electrodes to 1electrode plugs car runs better but not sure if it was just that it needed new plugs .I think I read on the forum that our engines dont like multiple electrodes .Maybe someone could confirm that :?
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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