<div dir="ltr">Buy one of each and compare? </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 6:35 PM Jim Stone <<a href="mailto:1789alpine@gmail.com">1789alpine@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">My 2017 Honda Ridgeline is approaching its 105,000 mile service, which is a big one. New timing belt is the main event, but Honda also recommends new spark plugs. I did the timing belt on my old Ridgeline at 220,000 (it’s 3rd belt) but it was a PITA and I don’t think I want to take any chances on a newer, more valuable vehicle. Spark plugs are a different story and the dealer gets over $300 to do those!<div><br></div><div>The reason changing plugs is so expensive is Honda’s price for the plugs themselves. They list at $55 <u>each</u>, although you can get them discounted for the low, low price of about $40 each if you shop around. <a href="https://www.hondapartsconnection.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-dilzkr7b11g-ngk-12290r9pa01" target="_blank">https://www.hondapartsconnection.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-dilzkr7b11g-ngk-12290r9pa01</a> But, here is where it gets interesting: The owner’s manual lists the plugs as NGK DILZKR7B11G, a number you can clearly see on the Honda box in the above link. NGK lists that plug as $18 each (<a href="https://www.ngk.com/ngk-95350-dilzkr7b11g-laser-iridium-spark-plug" target="_blank">https://www.ngk.com/ngk-95350-dilzkr7b11g-laser-iridium-spark-plug</a>) and you can find them at Rock Auto for about $12.</div><div><br></div><div>Ridgeline owners seem to be divided as to whether the plugs in the NGK box are any different from the ones in the Honda box. I trust this group more than fellow Ridgeline owners. What do you guys say? Are the plugs in the Honda box likely to be different and worth an extra $170?</div><div><br></div><div>Jim</div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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