Spark plugs for 2012 5.0 GXiCe 270R

[D_Nyholm]

Hello,
I am looking for the recommended spark plugs for this motor as volvo has their own part numbers for it and I'd like to pick up something locally.

I can only find autolite xp605 but would prefer to stick with an NGK plug (finding multiple to cross reference so not sure which one). Best I found was a NGK TR55V. Would that be the way to go?

Engine serial number is a204564 if that is needed.
Thank you!
Dennis

 

[alldodge]

VP does make it hard to cross. Merc uses NGK ITR4A15 iridium stock 5599 gap .060

The TR55V is the V-power standard plug stock 3951 gap .060
The TR55IX is iridium plug stock 7164 gap .060

Note: do not regap a iridium plug it will crack, the standard plug can be regapped

Also the ITR4A15 are about $10 each which is about the same as can be found for the VP

 

[D_Nyholm]

Thank you for your reply. Based on what you wrote, is there a specific plug recommended? Like the NGK ITR4A15 you mentioned above?

 

[alldodge]

I'm thinking the ITR4A15 would be the cross, but would also look real close if this is the case. The block and ignition is the same between Merc and VP but I don't know enough to say it will work long term. Being a CAT motor, things are tuned to specific parameters. Take your old plug to an auto store and compare

A member who would have more knowledge would be muc

 

[muc]

I think if you get the plugs from Volvo they will be AC 41-101 ---- guessing they can be had cheaper elsewhere.
I don't like using cross reference charts. Have had some problems with them.
These plugs are lasting way longer then the 3 years Volvo recommends.
At over $200 for 2 engines, I recommend waiting until kV numbers start climbing or misfires start showing up on the scan tool.

 

[QBhoy]

As said exactly. NGK 5599 iridium are the preference. Very expensive but don’t need changed every year. Don’t fall short and put in normal or platinum plugs. I tried the AC delco version. They were rubbish. Stick to the NGK 5599.