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Dec 27, 2012 | 10:41 PM

'93GLT

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850 Spark Plugs

What kind of spark plugs should i use in my 850. What do you guys use?

Dec 27, 2012 | 11:24 PM

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Oem is best...I've tried other plugs and they just aren't as good.

Dec 28, 2012 | 12:23 AM

slimflex2

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turbo or non- turbo?

Dec 28, 2012 | 03:23 AM

rspi

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OEM all the way. No fancy plugs.

Dec 28, 2012 | 07:51 AM

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1993-1997 Volvo 850 Genuine Volvo Spark Plug Set

Dec 30, 2012 | 10:06 PM

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Genuine Volvo plugs are probably the best. I used to use Bosch Platinum 4-ground electrodes and never had a trouble.

Platinum/Iridium tipped plugs are generally factory-set for the gap and re-gaping is usually not recommended due to a possible damage to the electrode(s).

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Jan 1, 2013 | 02:36 AM

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You can't get the OEM plug for it. That was a Champion plug that's been discontinued.

I'm running AC Delco platinum PN 41-800 without any problems on a 95 2.3L turbo

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Jan 2, 2013 | 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiss4aFrog

You can't get the OEM plug for it. That was a Champion plug that's been discontinued.

Assume people are referring to these as OEM
1993-1997 Volvo 850 Genuine Volvo Spark Plug Set

Am sure other plugs will work but folks tend to get religious about these things; main thing is gap should be .028".