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Old Mar 15, 2026 | 03:51 AM
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Beware: Counterfeit spark plugs
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ALWAYS buy critical parts from reputable shops
 
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Same goes for almost any parts, sadly.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2026 | 07:23 AM
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i had no idea that it was such a rampant problem with spark plugs until i became a victim back in 2020

got some fake NGK Iridiums from ebay

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4546792

since then i buy directly from NGK


 
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