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Spark plug Autolite or OEM Audi
I've been running autolite in pretty much every domestic that comes through my shop for years since they’re usually the workhorse for Ford and GM tunes. Also, I haven’t seen any dip in the plug quality lately so that's a good sign. The iridiums are still pulling clean gaps right out of the box.
Pros: clean gaps, good quality
Vehicle:
Ford
It\u2019s very easy. My s3 has been stage 2 on e85 for the past 60k miles and I have had 0 issues. oil change, spark plugs, etc\u2026 all done by myself and it\u2019s easy.
Pros: very easy, zero issues
Vehicle:
Audi S3
Mileage: 60000 km
Currently will be doing all fluids, filters and spark plugs so the car is properly serviced.
Pros: properly serviced
Vehicle:
Audi RS5
Mileage: 155000 km
I have a 3.5 ecoboost. All 6 of my Ford plugs failed because of cracks. I replaced them with AutoLite iridium XP5863. They are all still going strong after over 50k miles.\n\nThe Ford plugs failed with a cylinder misfire error code. The engine would also bog down under havy accelaration
Pros: still going strong
Cons: cracks, cylinder misfire
Mileage: 80467 km
Part number: XP5863
Bought two auto light from autozone to fix a quick misfire. Used it for two years then took it out and saved it. Quick changed two with the auto light I had previously saved. And bought another one at autozone. 2 years later still running good. Gotten lazy to changed them out. But still running good in my 08.
Pros: long-lasting, reliable
Vehicle:
Ford
spark plugs and coils (first ride was smooth I though yeah but then manifested again) main motor mount (better revision, nothing changed, the vibration goes on)
Pros: first ride was smooth
Cons: vibration goes on
Vehicle:
Audi Q3
Mileage: 64000 km
Dont use autolite garbage, this isnt uncommon with cheap plugs. Get NGK Iridums
Cons: cheap plugs, not uncommon issues
Pulled the spark plugs and #3 has burnt away the centre electrode. Plugs aren't all that old. Plug brand is Auto lite. Any ideas on what may be the cause?
Cons: center electrode burnt away
Vehicle:
Nissan
A quick search shows that autolite spark plugs don't seem to perform well in modern vehicles, you might have to go for a higher quality closer to OEM quality plugs.
Pros: higher quality, OEM quality
Cons: don't perform well
Homie, do not run Autolite plugs.
Cons: do not run
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Which spark plug to choose — Autolite or OEM Audi?
If choosing spark plug across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare spark plug across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
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Which spark plug are better — OEM Audi or Autolite?
In March 2026 on PartReview, spark plug OEM Audi were overall better than Autolite.
- Autolite received a PR Score of 41 out of 100, and OEM Audi scored 86 points.
- Autolite ranked 17 in the overall ranking, and OEM Audi ranked 11.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Audi (4.4) than for Autolite (2.5).
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Spark plug OEM Audi have better feature ratings than Autolite:
- Starting - owners believe, that this property for OEM Audi is better than Autolite.
- Acceleration - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Audi is outperforms Autolite.
- Idle - reviews suggest, that this property for Autolite is preferred to OEM Audi.
Which spark plug are more popular — Autolite or OEM Audi?
Spark plug Autolite and OEM Audi were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, spark plug OEM Audi surpassed Autolite:
- For Autolite, the ratio of positive (181) to negative (253) votes is -72 votes.
- For OEM Audi, the ratio of positive (32) to negative (5) votes is 27 votes.
By number of reviews, spark plug Autolite surpassed OEM Audi:
- For spark plug Autolite there are 140 reviews: 51 positive, 14 neutral, 75 negative.
- For spark plug OEM Audi there are 12 reviews: 10 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative.
Which spark plug do car owners prefer — Autolite or OEM Audi?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, spark plug OEM Audi led more car-specific ratings than Autolite:
OEM Audi are chosen by owners of cars such as: Audi A3, Audi A6, and others.
Spark plug Autolite have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.
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