I have measured resistance above 5k and determined the plug to be causing a problem. Typical resistance is 1-3 kOhm, sometimes less for a new one.
Champions quiet redesign of their plugs to match Tempest made up my mind. It matters, and Champion is just trying to save face.
I always run champion platinum in the coil rail 4.0s. Sometimes engines are particular.
You can get the champion version of the RS7 plugs for less than $20 a plug and they’re working great on my car!
These were actually alright spark plugs. The ceramic is a lot tougher than normal ceramic, and the electrode is larger. They were marketed as 'truck plugs', but they're really good in old tractors and farm equipment. They last forever.
For spark, I wasn't sure I had the right plugs so I went with the OEM Champion plugs that were recommended in the Bentley. I checked for spark, no issues there.
Champion plugs are barely adequate for a lawnmower...
Champions are crap.
Replace those plugs with nothing other than the Champion 7989 plugs. They are about $14 each and they are a 1 piece design.
I do know certain Toyota "sporty" cars run like crap on Champions.
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