Spark Plug for 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu & More - Bosch 9653

Bosch 9653 spark plug for the 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.1L and other vehicles fires the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. These Bosch double iridium spark plugs have an iridium firing pin and an iridium ground electrode inlay, which give 4 times longer life than standard copper spark plugs.

• Bosch Fine Wire Double Iridium line with an ultra-fine wire design
• Requires up to 24% less voltage to ignite
• 360 degree continuous laser welding for durability
• Copper core gives a broader heat range to resist pre-ignition and fouling
• Tapered ground electrode for ignition throughout the life of the plug

Quick facts

• Part: Bosch 9653 spark plug
• Fits: 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.1L and other vehicles
• Condition: New

Hard starting, a rough idle or a misfire can mean a plug is worn, though a fault elsewhere in the ignition or fuel system could show up the same way. With the engine off and cool, look at the electrode and insulator for wear, deposits or cracks, and track down the cause before you replace parts.

Fits

The vehicles it fits include the 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.1L, the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.4L and the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-cylinder 2.2L. It takes one plug per cylinder: four on the 4-cylinder, six on the V6 engines. If your car is not named here, open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.

Specifications

In the box

One spark plug.

Installation notes

• Pre-gapped, so no gap adjustment is needed.
• Nickel-plated threads mean no anti-seize is required.