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Can anyone tell what the best plug to use is.I have the base vibe 1zz.(auto).Fill in ur own if it is not listed.......i alos have 100,000 kms on the car not and i do not have any mods or any plans to mod......just want long life and good fuel milage.

I used NGK Iridium IX and all is well.

so far it would seem that stock are winnin out....does anyone have any other thought or suggestions?

Any "iridium" plug would be best, preferably Denso or NGK. Don't use platinum, split-fires, or anything but iridium plugs.

ok....i will go with the iridium plugs..but mu buddy who works at a parts store told me that bosch makes the denso's right of the same lines that make there own plugs.....the ngk's are about 16$ a set at crappy tire...and the denso's i will have to ge from the dealer....have to wait and see how much those are.

The Iridium IX are better than the stock ones but still Iridium. You can get a whole set for like 10$ or so on ebay.

I just priced the stock ones at my Ponty dealer.....HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL.25$ Cdn a peice....wowsers.......so over 100$ for 4 after taxes....guess i will go with the NGK's.lol

Yikes! Hows that for a markup! I went to AutoZone and found the same Densos that were in it originally for US $54 for all four. I thought that was a ripoff.

i just got for IGK iridiums for $7 a plug! $30 and some change for all 4!!! yeehaw!

i just got them too.......45$Cdn including tax for all 4..and some anti seize too.much better than 120$ for the denso's.

just a little tip... never talk to a Pontiac dealer for our car.they don't know jack about it... they hike up all the parts prices... the parts come in Toyota packaging and get restickered on the way to GM.The only thing the GM dealer is good for is body panels and trim that we don't share with the Matrix, everything else see our Japanese counterparts.It really is a joke how ridiculous it is, read other posts and it will show the stupidity. just one eg. that shift interlock cover everyone was talking about is like $5 at Toyota or you can get the Pontiac one for like $35? just stupidNGK's are the way to go... no doubt. Well done.CAN-AWD-VIBE

Whats the part number we should use for the NGK's?

Depends on the NGK plug... stock replacement Iridiums are PN 4996. The Iridium IX are PN 5464. I'm running the IXs in my car...

Ya, get the IX's. You can search on eBay and get a brand new full set for like 25$. That's what I did.

well have the NGK's in for over 6 months now and all is just sweet with them.......i would say they are a very good choice of plug....no prob getting 32 to 35 mpg with these.

So do you change the plugs at 100Kms? What is the service date on that?

So, question... would you folks here say you get better gas mileage with the NKG's or the Iridrium IX's over the stock ones?

I am at 103,000Kms when should I change my plugs? I don't notice anything wrong.

120,000k I think

Well here iam after 2 years or so.....there is no added milage that i can see but the car starts so much better...the oem's were shot when i took them out with 100,000 kms on them...it had a hard time starting.so far so good with the NGK's.

Not sure where I posted his before but those who want the most bang for the bcuk plug wise might want to consider these:NGK G-Power Platinum Spark Plugs ZFR6Specially for direct ignition engines like VVTi.. The correct spec of spark plug to use for 1zz and 2ZZ!Just my 2 cents

I just received my NGK IXs from amazon. $27.00 shipped. Im at 115K so its right about time. Im hoping for some better mileage or smoother idle/throttle response ( not that I had any idle problems before ) My gas mileage hasnt changed since I bought the car 28-29 MPG city/hwy, so we will see.