Pretty sure it had original plugs in it, replaced those with some autolites that were on sale, soon to put champion coppers in it though (personal preference).
Can't beat the 2.5 for hassle free reliability. Economy sucks, though. I have had my 130k mile 2.5 Rabbit since new and I have never averaged more than 25-26mpg in mixed driving, but on the other hand I haven't done much more than oil changes and spark plugs on it.
Try champion part number 7989 it's one solid piece not 2 like motorcraft I've had good luck with them
Look out for tensioner. Somewhat large maintenance at 40k intervals. (DSG fluid and filter, haldex fluid). Oil changes every 5-10k. Spark plugs every 40k a good ideal imo as well.
use oem plugs for the next 40k, its worth it, part number is 06H-905-601-A
Honesty I've just used Champion all year's or whatever less than five bucks and have never ever given me any issues.
I too happen to have the champion plugs that iceman has. Happened because Murray's didn't have the dealer only replacement plug and couldn't get them. I had no choice because the stock ones were blacker than my tires. They rev just fine and seem to run just as well. I was told that a long time ago champions were known to become permanantly stuck in the block though. I plan on changing soon just in case that rumor is true.
I have the same problem with my recently acquired 2011 Sharan. Tried a suggestion of new spark plugs with no success.
Champion plugs are barely adequate for a lawnmower...
Champions are crap.
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