Replacing spark plugs and setting the gap
For stable operation of the Niva 2121, 21213, 21214 injection and carburetor engines, it is necessary to change the spark plugs on time, since they are an integral important part of the engine that ignite the combustible mixture.
- The engine starts with difficulty, the starter turns for a long time.
- The engine jerks and stalls
- Power decreases
- Engine speed fluctuates
- Fuel consumption increases
- Denso Iridium Power.
- Bosch platinum
- BERU Ultra X
- BERU Ultra X Platin
- BERU UXT6
- DENSO W20TT
- Finwhale 510
- A17DVR analogue from NGK BPR6ES
- A 17 DVRM analogue from NGK BPR6ES-1
There are more positive reviews, of course, in the more expensive price category, as well as with platinum or iridium rods , which exceed the service life of simple ones by 70-80%, and need to be changed not after 20 but after 100 thousand km. which increases service life by 5 times.
- Brush
- Spark plug key for 21
- Gap adjustment gauge
- Pliers or hammer
How to set the spark plug gap in the field:
For carburetor Niva 2121 this gap is - 0.9 mm For injector 21214 - 1.11 mm
Insert a feeler gauge of the required size into the spark plug and tap it with a hammer if the gap is large, or lift it with pliers if it is small.
- The next step is cleaning, clear the wells of debris so that nothing gets into the block.
- We unscrew the old spark plugs, counterclockwise; if they are stuck, use Wd40 and repeat after 15 minutes.
- We install new spark plugs with the correct gap in the engine.
- If there is black soot deposits on the core, this means that the fuel you are using is of poor quality, or oil is getting into the combustion chamber, this may be due to worn piston rings, valve guides, oil seals.
- If soot covers the core together with the body, this indicates a disruption in the supply of the fuel-air mixture, we recommend checking the carburetor settings and changing the air filter.
- If the core is white, the ignition adjustment is incorrect.
- A melted core is the reason for the overheating of the car, so if your Niva is boiling over a couple of times, we recommend checking the spark plugs and paying attention to whether the engine is behaving differently, this happens, of course, extremely rarely, but forewarned is forearmed.
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Service
To keep the spark plugs in good working order for as long as possible, service them every 10,000 thousand km, clean them with a brush and adjust the gap if necessary.
LADA spark plugs: top 10 options
The rating contains 10 modifications of spark plugs, without division into specific car models.
The list of the best offers opens with an effective model that is in demand among a large number of buyers. Such prevalence is ensured by the stable quality of products. In the original packaging it is impossible to find a defective part or a spark plug with a broken gap. A significant advantage of the products is the ability to work actively even when the voltage drops to 6V in the on-board network. Similar spark plugs in the VAZ 2107 are often found due to their moderate cost.
The indicators are overshadowed by bad statistics - as of 2020, 35% of the kits on the market are fakes, which forces motorists to carefully select products in stores.
Advantages:
- reasonable price;
- durable;
- simple design.
9th place: TZ 17 DVRM
The next representative of the rating implies the presence of as many as three electrodes on the working part of the device. A large number of motorists install such spark plugs on a VAZ carburetor or even an injection type. Thanks to the use of advanced developments in design, the manufacturer has increased the service life of the electrode.
Pirate copies also play a role here - there are a large number of them, which makes buyers cautious about purchasing products.
Advantages:
- good performance;
- long period of operation;
- wide use.
If you want to buy VAZ injector spark plugs, you can turn to the eighth position of the rating. Candles represent a compromise between high quality and moderate cost. Thanks to this symbiosis, such spark plugs are perfect for the VAZ 2106. Also, this model will be relevant for more modern versions.
It uses technology to increase spark stability. The development significantly increases the service life of the part, which helps save on vehicle servicing. This also made it possible to reduce the maximum voltage drop to 6.5 V, which is less than that of Russian analogues, but thanks to stability, the candles win positions.
Advantages:
- stable operation during voltage fluctuations in the on-board network;
- long service life.
The next contender for the title of best is distinguished by an increased overhang of the working part. The specified spark plugs for the VAZ 2107 carburetor are ideal. The standard eight-valve engine works great with the included model.
In terms of performance parameters, the model is a confident average and can be used even on used foreign cars with similar engines. The ability to work on a dead battery has also been developed. The product is capable of igniting the mixture even at 6.2 V within the network, which is significantly better than the performance of competitors’ analogues. Buyers consider the rather high cost to be the only serious disadvantage.
Advantages:
- increased resource;
- sufficient versatility;
- The gap fits well with classic engines.
Flaws:
- high price;
- difficult to find - not very common.
The specified spark plugs for the Lada Granta are quite suitable. The model stands out among its competitors because it is manufactured in France. European quality did not suffer even with a fairly successful attempt to reduce the cost of products. The design and appearance of the part leaves much to be desired. Here you can find an unevenly soldered electrode or a damaged manufacturer’s logo.
On the other hand, the models work excellently for a long time and do not react significantly to piston wear - the spark plugs react normally even to oil getting on the working surface. A good and stable spark breaks through even on “smoky” electrodes.
Advantages:
- good performance on old and new engines;
- good quality at a reasonable price.
Flaws:
- a huge number of fakes.
The top five is topped by a model produced in China, but the quality has not suffered. The specified spark plugs and Lada X-ray are ideal for each other. The minimum thickness of the electrode, supplemented with high-quality metal, guarantees stable operation during critical battery drawdowns, and the reinforced insulator quickly removes excess heat from the site of arc formation.
Advantages:
- excellent stability;
- long service life;
- few fakes.
Flaws:
- high price;
- not suitable for simple motors.
The next representative of the German brand will be the correct answer to the question of which spark plugs are best for Lada of the latest generations. The plasma modification with platinum coating is capable of operating stably for up to 60,000 kilometers, which is unattainable when using standard varieties.
A significant advantage of candles is the excellent quality of production and a high degree of protection against counterfeiting.
Advantages:
- original design of the working part of the candle;
- excellent quality;
- high stability.
Modern car enthusiasts often install these spark plugs on Lada Kalina and similar car models. The unique design of the working part, with three electrodes, ensures a complete absence of misfires even with a tired battery or when using second-grade fuel.
Another advantage of the design is the minimum number of counterfeits. Spark plugs are difficult to counterfeit due to the characteristics of their insulators and electrodes.
Advantages:
- tolerable price;
- few copies;
- sufficient stability.
Flaws:
- Not suitable for all cars.
The product produced at Japanese factories falls slightly short of the leading position. The factor guarantees excellent workmanship and an extended service life.
Platinum soldering on both electrodes ensures stable spark penetration and resistance to corrosion and mechanical wear.
Advantages:
- optimal price-durability ratio;
- sufficient distribution.
Flaws:
- It will take a long time to choose from the model range.
The clear leader stands out because the brand's products are delivered to the factory's conveyor belt. Therefore, when asking which spark plugs are best for VAZ, it is recommended to pay attention to the brand’s products.
Nickel coating on the electrodes prevents scale formation and guarantees stable spark operation, which saves fuel and protects catalysts from premature wear.
Advantages:
- excellent workmanship;
- no fakes.
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Post by ParaLanik » 04 Dec 2012, 12:46
Good afternoon everyone, I would like to hear feedback on the use of various spark plugs in our cars. Who is “lighting” which ones and what’s the catch?
I’ll start with myself - I bought the car with EZ A17DVRM immediately after running it in (2 thousand km), changed it to BPR6ES11 , 10 thousand became unstable XX. Changed it to DENSO W20TT - now 31 thousand km. — the engine works well.
However, winter is coming. Maybe it needs to be changed - who will say what? I myself am looking towards multi-electrode ones: either BERU Ultra X or BERU Ultra X Platin or BERU UXT6
or W20EPBR-S - I doubt them and the gap of 0.85 is too small for the injector, or NGK BUR6ET - similar problem with the gap.
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The most, the very thing that is needed. ( V-Line #13 ). Only here it is impossible to find something that is not a fake. I think maybe they haven’t yet learned how to fake its more expensive analogue? BPR6EIX11
I found a sign about the applicability of these spark plugs for our cars https://www.technicsavto.ru/site/?part=prim_ngk
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Engine 1.6 carb OZONE, new wires are not oak (700 rubles). gas station 92. company 2000 I’ll tell you from personal experience.
1) Brisk candles - 170 rubles (4 pieces), in winter they start the car -30, the car runs well, the mileage of the candles is short, they quickly fail. Replace every 2000-5000. They are very afraid of soot. 2) Champion candles (Champion) - 330 rubles (4 pieces), start the car the same way - 30, the car runs exactly the same, The mileage of the candles is average, replacement every 5000, although I change 1 candle at a time due to carbon deposits, I just throw it away. Although it could be a candle OK.
I put the brisk together with the champion, they work the same way. It’s not a fact that brisque dies quickly, I used briskies mainly in winter. The consumption is the same. PS: You can clean the spark plugs with a can (Carburator Cleaner)
Spark plugs NGK for Niva 21214
The 1.7 liter injection engine with an electronic control system (ECM) of the Niva 21214 allows the installation of some models of NGK spark plugs.
B PR6ES-11 4824
Copper center electrode, one side electrode, noise suppression resistor.
Thread diameter - 14 mm
Thread length - 19 mm
The gap between the electrodes is 1.1 mm
Resistance - 5 KOhm
BPR6EGP-11 7084
Central electrode with platinum soldering. One side electrode. Noise suppression resistor.
Thread diameter - 14 mm
Thread length - 19 mm
The gap between the electrodes is 1.1 mm
Resistance - 5 KOhm
BPR6E V-Line #13 5339
Copper center electrode with V-shaped cutout. One side electrode. Noise suppression resistor.
Thread diameter - 14 mm
Thread length - 19 mm
The gap between the electrodes is 1.1 mm
Resistance - 5 KOhm
BPR6EIX-11 3903
Thin (0.6 mm) central electrode with iridium soldering. One side electrode. Noise suppression resistor.
Thread diameter - 14 mm
Thread length - 19 mm
The gap between the electrodes is 1.1 mm
Resistance - 5 KOhm
Notes and additions
— You can independently select NGK spark plugs for your car’s engine in the catalog on the official website of this manufacturer: www.ngk.de/nc/ru/podbor-produkcii/
— You can understand what the NGK spark plug markings mean by reading the article: “Decoding the NGK spark plug markings.”
Which spark plugs are best for VAZ 21214 injector 8 valves?
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Question for experts: what should be the spark plug gap for a VAZ 21214 injector.
Best regards, Anderson Kaygorodov
Best answers
You can't go wrong with a 1.1 injector!! ! on some foreign cars even more clearance is needed!! !
And in winter, the gap is reduced to 0.8 mm since the air density is greater, which means the resistance too! This is from the VAZ 2115 operating manual and applies to all injection VAZs!
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Answers from experts
Nothing. the gap is larger and forward.
I didn’t even think, I twisted the first ones I came across!!!!
They are all the same, both for the injector and for the carburetor.
No, that's possible. It is dangerous to put diesel spark plugs on the injector and vice versa.
If the heater is the same then drive until you buy it. set the current gap to 1
It's a joke? Candles are not divided into such subcategories.
Candles differ in heat rating. By thread diameter. Along the length of the threaded part.
But that there were special “carburetor” ones - this is the first time I’ve heard of them. I'm probably way behind.
Details about choosing spark plugs for Chevrolet Niva
It is recommended to replace it every 30 thousand, and the recommended imported analogue is the BRISK Super LR15YC spark plug, or LR17YC - this is for winter. However, in terms of price/quality ratio, there are now more interesting options. At one time, one authoritative publication compared 9 replacement options. But the reader will not immediately know which spark plugs work best on a Chevrolet Niva: if you buy the “best” BOSCH Platinum spark plugs, cold starts will become problematic.
We watch a video with conflicting reviews about NGK brand products.
What has already been tried
Let's consider 4 options.
"Brisky" after the first 15,000 km
We will only name the “cons”:
- BOSCH Platinum WR7DPX - starts more difficult than even with the A17DVRM, but then the engine works better than with others;
- BRISK Super LR15YC – durability will be 15-20 thousand, not 30;
- BOSCH Yttrium WR7DCX - something between the first two;
- A17DVRM - depending on your luck. It may fail at 5 thousand, but only one spark plug (not all).
There is a hypothesis that Platinum is Yttrium, which passed all the tests. This means that with “good” spark plugs our engine starts worse than with “regular” ones. Why not.
A good option from GM is WR8DCX+ spark plugs, that is, an analogue of A17DVRM. Rejection almost never occurs, and the start is better than with A17.
The point of the first paragraph is for the reader to understand: general recommendations are one thing, but the “2123” motor is something completely different.
Choosing which spark plugs work best on a Chevrolet Niva – Taxi Bolt
Recently, the automotive market has been replete with different spark plug options. Moreover, many are so advertised that an inexperienced car enthusiast can easily get confused. This article will highlight Chevrolet Niva spark plugs - popular product options, as well as recommendations for replacement and selection.
No one has yet invented standard SZ that are suitable for absolutely all cars, so it is clear that on a Chevrolet Niva you will have to select devices based on two indicators:
- heat number;
- geometric size.
The first indicator indicates the operating temperature of the product. The higher the value, the colder the product. This means that work can also be done in unfavorable environments where the temperature is elevated.
If the heat value is low, this means that the SZ is hot and will often overheat. If it overheats, it will not last long.
Size plays an important role, that much is clear. If its size is small, the part simply will not screw into the socket and then the electrodes will be at a great distance from the combustion chamber. If the length is longer than necessary, then the electrodes will stick out, and this increases the risk of contact with the piston. When choosing, it is best to use the instructions from the car, which will tell you which spark plugs to install in the Chevrolet Niva. In addition, knowing the exact size, you can choose the best heat rating (video author - VanLe9).
What is good for the 1.6 engine?
For the 2111 engine, the balance of forces looks like this:
- BOSCH Platinum WR7DPX
- "EZ" T17DVRM 1.0 (3 electrodes)
- NGK BPR6ES-11
- DENSO W20EPR-U11
- Ween 121-1370/KMR6C11
- BERU 14R-7DUX
- BRISK Super LR15YC
- Hola BH7CR11
- "Citron" A17DVRM
Based on this list, it is impossible to say which spark plugs are best for the Chevrolet Niva. What works best for one 8 valve (1.6) may not work for another (1.7).
The products of the Japanese brand DENSO were popular, but counterfeits began to appear, and now budget DENSO candles are no longer sold at all.
Video “Replacing spark plugs in Niva Chevrolet”
Replacing spark plugs in a Niva Chevrolet is fully covered in a video from the Garazhnik channel.
Name: Evgeniy Reg.: 03/26/2008 Threads / Messages: 117 / 4705 From: Irkutsk Age: 34 Car: Jimny 2013
Reg.: 07/15/2008 Messages: 39 From: Donetsk Age: 33 Car: 21214i 2007 color: deep sea.
Well, if we are to give links to auto magazines, then from the ZR conference: Quote: Before installation, you should check and, if necessary, set the gap recommended by the car manufacturer: for a carburetor engine 0.7 mm, for an injection engine 1.1 mm. For VAZ-2112 engines, manufacturers often offer spark plugs with gaps that differ from those recommended by the car plant, usually 0.7-0.8 mm. Therefore, before installation on the engines, you should again set the gap required by the car manufacturer to 1.1 mm.
Just understand that the spark plug manufacturer does not test how these spark plugs will perform on every car they make. This check and selection of spark plugs is carried out by the car manufacturer themselves. And who do you personally trust more: those who conducted the relevant tests, or those who simply release their product? Moreover, the required spark plug gap is determined by the design of the ignition system, and not by the spark plug model. That is, if such and such a gap is recommended for some spark plugs for a particular engine, then for all other spark plugs the gap should be the same.
Reg.: 12.12.2008 Threads / Messages: 2 / 4250 From: Omsk Age: 48 Car: VAZ-1118, 2008
Reg.: 08/23/2007 Threads / Messages: 5 / 4030 From: Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine Age: 34 Car: 21213 96
turn to the manual and look carefully:
Manufacturers of foreign analogues
for carb for injector
(А17ДВР) (А17ДВРМ)
BOSCH
WR7DC WR7DC
BERU
14R-7DU 14R-7DUX
CHAMPION
RN9YC RN9YC4
NGK
BPR6ES BPR6ES-1
I drive a carb myself, I drove for a long time on the BPR6ES NGK, excellent spark plugs. Now I installed platinum Bosch, the gap is correct 0.8mm, I checked it at home, it’s even better, in terms of stability, they tolerate bad gasoline well, no difference in the engine performance, only the thrust drops a little, they behave perfectly in cold weather, the engine runs like a clock in cold weather..
31″ tires, ShNiva clutch, subframe, expedition vehicle, Gen 80A, air filter 3302, linted bi-xenon, Weber 32DGAS carb, SRPM, wide welded bridge, vertical shock absorbers ShN, ZDT, VUT Omega-B, etc.
Reg.: 07/15/2008 Messages: 39 From: Donetsk Age: 33 Car: 21214i 2007 color: deep sea.
Name: Evgeniy Reg.: 03/26/2008 Threads / Messages: 117 / 4705 From: Irkutsk Age: 34 Car: Jimny 2013
Reg.: 07/15/2008 Messages: 39 From: Donetsk Age: 33 Car: 21214i 2007 color: deep sea.
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Evgeniy, are there any objective reasons for the inaccuracy of the table?
Name: Evgeniy Reg.: 03/26/2008 Threads / Messages: 117 / 4705 From: Irkutsk Age: 34 Car: Jimny 2013
Why offer to buy spark plugs, from which you then need to adjust the gap according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, when you can immediately buy the ones you need, because the range of spark plugs from leading manufacturers includes spark plugs with different characteristics and, as a rule, you can immediately select what you need? It is clear that the instructions for spark plugs (at least those that I have seen) say so: check and set the required gap, but for some reason the same NGK, which I buy from the same seller who sells only spark plugs this brand and nothing else, I have never had to adjust anything, since in fact the gap stated on the packaging corresponded to the real one. It seems that the era of general shortages has already passed, and I don’t see it as advisable to take some candles, as long as the size and heat rating fits. For this reason, I believe that the table should indicate complete analogues for all characteristics as analogues of domestic candles, and something else can be offered as alternative options.
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Maybe I want too much, of course, but still, from candles from the same manufacturer of the same model for the same money, differing only in the gap, I’d rather take the one I need right away and won’t bend or unbend anything - I’m too lazy to do that. And how many people don’t even realize that they need to check the gaps, they buy according to such tables and just install them, and then they wonder why this has become worse? But the sign says nothing about it.
Reg.: 08/23/2007 Threads / Messages: 5 / 4030 From: Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine Age: 34 Car: 21213 96
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I don’t want to say anything bad about the catalog that you opened, but I now have Bosch Platinum plus WR7DP spark plugs, their gap is 0.8mm, it was checked with screws and 0.8mm is also drawn on the box, and on the net on the Bosch website and not only, too it says 0.8mm, but your catalog says 0.7mm, who should I believe? actual sizes and manufacturer or catalogue?
As for analogues of candles, what I wrote above is from the manual, I don’t know how Bosch is, but the NLC is written correctly and so is the champion, this is from what I know for sure, I don’t use it.
31″ tires, ShNiva clutch, subframe, expedition vehicle, Gen 80A, air filter 3302, linted bi-xenon, Weber 32DGAS carb, SRPM, wide welded bridge, vertical shock absorbers ShN, ZDT, VUT Omega-B, etc.
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We choose spark plugs consciously
All products from the DENSO IRIDIUM POWER series have proven themselves well. For the “2123” motor, one option is suitable, IW20, but IK20 is already a turnkey “16”. The cost of the kit can exceed 90 euros. Do we need it?
On the left is a BOSCH SUPER 4 spark plug.
Those who bought spark plugs with four electrodes are happy. We are talking about the BOSCH SUPER 4 series and the WR78X version. But here, again, you will have to overpay. And that’s why they often choose NGK products. We are talking about the V-line line and option number 13. We need V-line 13 BPR6ES-11 spark plugs. Their service life in the “2123” engine can reach up to 60 thousand.
V-line 13 kit
Brand "NGK" for Niva Chevrolet
Up to 90% of all NGK products are produced in Japan. And approximately 9% are products of the French branch. There are NGK factories in 14 other countries. Well, spark plugs for VAZ cars should be produced in France - the factory is located in the suburbs of Orleans.
The box usually has a barcode on it, so V-line candles, as it turns out, are made in Holland. The country code is 087.