Not true at all. Maybe it was the mechanic not the plugs.Never had any luck with Champion plugs in 2 stroke engines. Way back in my younger days we used Champions in our old OMC motors, but everything newer than the 80's in two strokes seems to eat champions for lunch. I could get years from NGK's but would go thru a couple sets of Champions every year. Have had good luck with AC Delco but NGK has been the best for me..