- What does BKR5EIX-11 mean?
- BKR5EIX-11 is NGK's part code: a 14 mm thread, 5/8-inch hex, 19 mm reach plug with a 5 heat range, iridium IX tip and a 1.1 mm preset gap.
- Is it a direct replacement for a standard plug?
- Yes, if your engine calls for the BKR5EIX-11 code. Match thread, reach and heat range to the original plug; the preset gap means no adjustment is usually needed.
- How long does an iridium plug last?
- Iridium plugs are built for long service, typically well beyond standard nickel plugs. Follow the change interval in your owner's manual rather than guessing.
- Can I gap it myself?
- The gap is preset at the factory. If you must adjust it, use a wire-type gauge and avoid levering against the fine iridium tip, which can break.
- Is it worth it over a platinum plug?
- For a stock engine the difference is small. The iridium tip fires reliably and lasts long, so it makes more sense where plug changes are hard or the engine is tuned.
- What is in the box?
- One spark plug. It is a single-plug item, so buy the number your engine needs.
- Where is the Iridium IX Spark Plug - BKR5EIX-11 cheapest?
- At Partzilla.com, for $7.01, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Iridium IX Spark Plug - BKR5EIX-11?
- 20 stores we checked sell it, including Spark Plugs Direct, JBH AUTO PARTS, Osburn's Family Business, World of Powersports, MOTORCAR.