Spark Plugs for '06 Boxster S

[Franny]

Hi All,

I know this comes up now and then, but I want to replace the plugs on my '06 S. I have had the best luck with the Bosch Platinum series and was thinking of the Platinum 2s. What is the recommended part number? I have read that some folks have trouble with the 4s. Are the plugs for the Normal and the S the same?

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Franny

[White987S]

3 words of advice:

1) Stick

2) With

3) Stock (OEM plugs)

Good job on doing this maintenance. I changed the plugs in my 2006 987S at the 4 year mark (like Porsche recommends) with about 38,000 miles. Buy your plugs at Sunset Porsche for about *$106.

*wow, prices on OEM plugs have shot up! Mine were less than $75 2 years ago.

[JFP in PA]

3 words of advice:

1) Stick

2) With

3) Stock (OEM plugs)

Good job on doing this maintenance. I changed the plugs in my 2006 987S at the 4 year mark (like Porsche recommends) with about 38,000 miles. Buy your plugs at Sunset Porsche for about *$106.

*wow, prices on OEM plugs have shot up! Mine were less than $75 2 years ago.

Not necessarily correct, I think there is far too much “mysticism” attached to the OEM plugs; we have used every imaginable brand or type of plug on the market, and provided you select the correct heat range and a quality type and brand, all seem to work reasonably well. One of our current favorites is the Denso Iridium’s, which seem to do an excellent job, particularly in vehicles that see more than their share of abuse.

Edited October 13, 2012 by JFP in PA