Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug

Sankar · 6th October 2011, 11:14

I was looking for Iridium plugs for my i10 Sportz and contacted the dealer who sourced me the iridium plugs for my AStar. But i was told that there is no alternative spark plug available for the i10 from any manufacturers. This was a bit hard to digest for me since i thought car makers have to follow a standard. But i was wrong and a bit of searching on the Internet i learnt that the 1.2 Kappa motor indeed uses a different spark plug with a longer reach.

Edit: If someone does come across an alternative. Please list it here

Aroy · 6th October 2011, 19:30

In the good old days spark plugs had only one thread diameter. Today there are lot of thread diameters! so if you want spark plug spanners in your collection, you need at least three sizes.

Spark plugs used to come in various thread lengths also, hence I do not think that i10 plug is non standard, it is just one of those sizes not interchangeable with other engines prevalent in India.

Here are links to all spark plug related technical data Spark plugs uk, NGK, Champion and Denso spark plugs

and the NGK chart NGK spark plugs symbol code which decodes the diameter, thread size, heat value etc.

Croiss Reference Cross reference other manufacturers to NGK

Sankar · 7th October 2011, 10:43

Found one

Spark Plug Hyundai i10 1.2 from NGK - 4288 Its one step colder than stock though. Stock: Spark Plugs - NGK - LZKR6B-10E Look at that thread reach, 26.5mm!

Found another one too. VXUH22l/IXUh22l http://www.globaldenso.com/en/produc...2010/07_4.html

latentpotential · 12th May 2014, 15:17

Bumping up this thread.
Any viable alternatives available in India?
The standard "Champion" plugs are for approx 400 each at Hyundai A-S-S
If possible I would go for Iridium plugs once.

Sankar · 16th January 2018, 09:07

NGK Iridum Alternative: ILZKR7A

PS: Like the Denso alternative above this one is also one step colder than OE.

R2D2 · 16th January 2018, 22:28

Just in case you're interested here's another i10 spark plug topic.

should-i-upgrade-my-spark-plugs (Should I upgrade my spark plugs?)

Sankar · 17th January 2018, 08:00

Oh yes I am interested because I have an i10 Kappa now after a long gap, the one this thread was made for was sold 3 - 4 years ago. I have already ordered the plugs.

Sankar · 24th January 2018, 12:31

Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug-img20180124wa0003.jpg

NGK Laser Iridium (OE series) sparkies for the 1.2 Kappa. Densos are expensive and work the same. Iridium center and Platinum ground electrodes.

Mr. Nobody · 18th August 2023, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Sankar

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NGK Laser Iridium (OE series) sparkies for the 1.2 Kappa. Densos are expensive and work the same. Iridium center and Platinum ground electrodes.

whats the model number for these ? Which 1.2 kappa version you using them for and how was the experience last 5 years?

6th October 2011, 11:14	#1
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug I was looking for Iridium plugs for my i10 Sportz and contacted the dealer who sourced me the iridium plugs for my AStar. But i was told that there is no alternative spark plug available for the i10 from any manufacturers. This was a bit hard to digest for me since i thought car makers have to follow a standard. But i was wrong and a bit of searching on the Internet i learnt that the 1.2 Kappa motor indeed uses a different spark plug with a longer reach. Edit: If someone does come across an alternative. Please list it here Last edited by Sankar : 6th October 2011 at 11:17.
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6th October 2011, 19:30	#2
Aroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,582 Thanked: 2,741 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug In the good old days spark plugs had only one thread diameter. Today there are lot of thread diameters! so if you want spark plug spanners in your collection, you need at least three sizes. Spark plugs used to come in various thread lengths also, hence I do not think that i10 plug is non standard, it is just one of those sizes not interchangeable with other engines prevalent in India. Here are links to all spark plug related technical data Spark plugs uk, NGK, Champion and Denso spark plugs and the NGK chart NGK spark plugs symbol code which decodes the diameter, thread size, heat value etc. Croiss Reference Cross reference other manufacturers to NGK
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7th October 2011, 10:43	#3
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug Found one Spark Plug Hyundai i10 1.2 from NGK - 4288 Its one step colder than stock though. Stock: Spark Plugs - NGK - LZKR6B-10E Look at that thread reach, 26.5mm! Found another one too. VXUH22l/IXUh22l http://www.globaldenso.com/en/produc...2010/07_4.html Last edited by Sankar : 7th October 2011 at 10:55.
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12th May 2014, 15:17	#4
latentpotential BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pune (1-4 DND) Posts: 509 Thanked: 419 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug Bumping up this thread. Any viable alternatives available in India? The standard "Champion" plugs are for approx 400 each at Hyundai A-S-S If possible I would go for Iridium plugs once.
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16th January 2018, 09:07	#5
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug NGK Iridum Alternative: ILZKR7A PS: Like the Denso alternative above this one is also one step colder than OE.
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16th January 2018, 22:28	#6
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,742 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug Just in case you're interested here's another i10 spark plug topic. should-i-upgrade-my-spark-plugs (Should I upgrade my spark plugs?)
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17th January 2018, 08:00	#7
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug Oh yes I am interested because I have an i10 Kappa now after a long gap, the one this thread was made for was sold 3 - 4 years ago. I have already ordered the plugs.
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24th January 2018, 12:31	#8
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Re: Hyundai i10 1.2 Kappa Uses a Non Standard Spark Plug NGK Laser Iridium (OE series) sparkies for the 1.2 Kappa. Densos are expensive and work the same. Iridium center and Platinum ground electrodes. Last edited by Sankar : 24th January 2018 at 12:39.
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