What posted are general guidelines excerpted from 4 stroke motors Owner's Manuals. Has nothing to do if in need to carry a set along tools on your boat or if the motor runs weak, strong or not. Spark plugs are not eternal their electrodes wears over time that's why needs to be replaced from time to time. For 4 stroke motors 200 metered run hours will be more than enough.
Susy DF9.9B runs wit NGK DCPR6E spark plugs which costs $ 3.50 each other DF9.9B depending on year/model runs with NGK MR6K-9 which costs $ 14.50 each, peanuts cost for what that motor costs...
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