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Ignition coil most likely. I have done many dozens of them. Takes about 2 minutes to replace.
Pros: easy to replace
I’ve had an APR stage 1 ECU tune on my 2017 GTI since 2020 with zero issues. I don’t track it. Just change plugs every 20k miles and have VW use OEM plugs.
Pros: zero issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 32186 km
I recently got Denso (OEM) from my local o’reillys cheaper than the dealer (~$80).
Pros: cheaper than dealer
Bro ABSOLUTELY do the spark plugs yourself. I bought oem Denso spark plugs from Napa Auto for about $180. Then all you need is a spark plug socket w/ swivel head, 10mm socket, 12mm, a couple extensions, needle nose pliers, dielectric grease, and a pick to make life easier.
Pros: save money, easy job
Cons: time consuming for beginner
Denso iridium spark plugs
Pros: improved engine performance
Vehicle:
Toyota
New Denso Platinum spark plugs. Car drives great, no codes, no sputtering or stalling or hesitation.
Pros: car drives great, no sputtering
Vehicle:
Toyota MR2
Fitting a decent set (Denso or NGK) of iridium plugs is also worthwhile.
Pros: worthwhile
Vehicle:
Subaru Legacy
Swapped the NGKs (around 60k miles on them) for new OEM Denso plugs. That stopped the shaking for about two days, then it came back.
Pros: stopped shaking for days
Cons: shaking came back
Vehicle:
Lexus
Mileage: 96560 km
I’ve had several Denso plugs do this on a couple Camrys I service, and our own. All 2.4 cars. Caused tow ins for both husband and wife’s cars. I’ve fired denso as a spark plug provider, too many failures.
Pros: null
Cons: too many failures
Vehicle:
Toyota Camry
I wish my Toyota 4Runner spark plug service was that cheap in the Toyota dealer. I was quoted $800 parts + labor for OEM Denso.
Pros: OEM Denso parts
Cons: expensive parts and labor
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
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Which spark plug to choose — Denso or OEM Volkswagen?
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Which spark plug are better — OEM Volkswagen or Denso?
In March 2026 on PartReview, spark plug Denso were overall better than OEM Volkswagen.
- Denso received a PR Score of 78 out of 100, and OEM Volkswagen scored 82 points.
- Denso ranked 2 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volkswagen ranked 5.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Volkswagen (3.9) than for OEM Volkswagen (3.9).
Which spark plug are more popular — Denso or OEM Volkswagen?
In March 2026 on PartReview, spark plug Denso were overall more popular than OEM Volkswagen.
By vote balance, spark plug Denso surpassed OEM Volkswagen:
- For Denso, the ratio of positive (447) to negative (123) votes is 324 votes.
- For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (73) to negative (16) votes is 57 votes.
By number of reviews, spark plug Denso surpassed OEM Volkswagen:
- For spark plug Denso there are 184 reviews: 137 positive, 18 neutral, 29 negative.
- For spark plug OEM Volkswagen there are 29 reviews: 23 positive, 2 neutral, 4 negative.
Which spark plug do car owners prefer — Denso or OEM Volkswagen?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, spark plug Denso and OEM Volkswagen have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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