Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Recommended Spark Plugs?

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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Hey!
Just bought myself a 96' Volvo 850 N/A and want to do some maintinence on it. What spark plug brand/type would you recommend for some spirited driving. Not afraid to spend a little more for something nice. Thanks.
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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many Volvo people go OEM / copper plugs vs the more expensive platinums. The theory is that the coppers have a better spark but wear out faster so you need to clean/regap periodically where the platinums last longer. Mostly my advise is to make sure you have the right plug model and check the gap for your year/model's fit (I gap my 850T at .028, not sure if the NAs run the same so check your user manual). For brands, I've done Bosch, Champions, Autolites and NGKs... all with good results.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 04:47 PM
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This is correct. Go copper or OEM.
 
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