Spark plug NGK or Autolite

changed out some spark plugs, shop here: http://autotech.com/passat/b6-3-6l-2006-2009/3-6l-vr6-ngk-spark-plug.html also I decided to get a new valve cover (comes with new gasket, bolts, bolt o-rings, and of course a new PCV oil separator that are prone to fail)

I now have the new plugs which are autolite gapped at .027 as it is suggested by autolite and also in the Bentley book.

I used NGK Iridium.

I have a 12 GLI with 82k and just changed my plugs for the first time. Holy cow what a difference. It had been running a little rough and even made it seem like the clutch was slipping on hard acceleration between 3 and 4. I thought it was carbon buildup, but I just had that cleaned up at 60k. The new plugs make it run like new again.

The truck is currently using Autolite XP5245 iridiums. Normally I would go with something from NGK but I figured if the Autolites were a decent price I would get them and they would probably last the life of the truck

I either use Delco or NGK. Never had a problem with either of them.

OEM plugs are good but NGK iridiums are just as good and cheaper. If your car is stock, which if memory served correctly it is, then use NGK BKR8EIX.

I have replaced the four spark plugs with properly gapped VW (NGK) plugs and still the #2 misfires cold and randomly thereafter. The original ones looked quite normal actually - chocolaty brown. Very little wear and a .032" gap.

I also just put in a set of NGK BKR7E's and gapped them a little large (.034) seeing as the ones I pulled out were at .043 That did nothing and the issue is still persistent.

Replaced the plugs -- BKR8EIX per the hstuning blog. I'm still getting the misfires...