Hi everyone,

I have a 2006 Impreza 1.6L, engine type EJ161NP8AB. What are the recommended spark plugs for this engine?

Are there any better plugs apart from the recommended ones?

Thanks.

 

Actually, you'd be surprised (pleasantly) at how the main dealership is at giving out info.
Also the prices for genuine parts are often cheaper than online sellers.
If you call in at your local (if you've got one) dealer, give 'em your vin and they can look up part numbers and details for you. Usually get you stuff from main Subaru stockroom overnight if you order by a certain time.
There's a couple of online part number sources, I'll look' em up and add them here.
Some info in this thread...

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-technical-10/1048757-better-parts-catalogue.html

 

For MY06 1.6L SOHC Impreza

CHAMPION: RC8YC4
Alternative NGK: BKR6E-11

 

Thanks guys.

Subaru dealer parts prices here are astronomical. $110 for a thermostat, so I'm not even going to bother asking about plugs.

 

Don - what's the recommended spark gap for those plugs in your car?

 

Hi, your profile says your location is London... where are you really?

 

The "-11" for the NGK plugs suggests it's 1.0 - 1.1mm

My car not a chance

 

Thermostat as fitted to many Subaru models p/n 21210AA080 can be had here in the UK for about £25. in the US about $27

So where's HERE

 

I was living in London, right now I'm in Israel.

 

https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=21210AA080

delivery shouldn't be that bad either? its only another $15 to get it delivered to UK so cant see Israel being much worse?

 

the "-11" on the end of the NGK part number tells you that they are pre-gapped to 1.1mm......

 

Probs only find them un Japan but best you can get are going to be BKR6ERX-11P

''Iridium RX Spark Plug

• Type : Iridium RX

• Centre Electrode : Iridium tip

• Ground Electrode : Special design Platinum pad/chip

• Service Life ** 100,000 kms + 20%

• The world’s first with new material “ruthenium compounding center electrode” “platinum projects + oval shape” outer electrode adopted. To achieve outstanding ignition, low fuel consumption, fouling resistance, long life, etc., it is the birth of the next generation premium plug Unusual total performance.''

I got mine from Rhd japan for my forester

Here you go £9 a pop https://www.rhdjapan.com/ngk-premium...t-range-6.html

 

You guys are absolutely brilliant, thanks for all the input!

I'm going to order this set and see what happens:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334893272624

 

!!Don't mate those are from China would not trust it just order from Japan they are cheap enough for a couple of £ not worth the risk.

You won't find them cheaper than on RHD Japan as they are currently on sale half price almost , I've used them plenty of times and somethimes got parts delivered quicker than from the UK (mind blown)

 

I think maybe you're right. I'll go for the Japanese ones. Cheers.

 

or you could buy the thermostat and plugs from partsouq and know youre getting genuine parts?


https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=21210AA080
https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=22401AA310

 

Thanks Gambit. I might just add some more parts to the order and spread the shipping cost.

 

£8 +VAT each from our parts supplier, would you be bothered.