NGK 7168 spark plug for the 2010-2011 Porsche 911 H6 3.8L, the 2011 911 H6 4.0L and other vehicles ignites the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. It belongs to the NGK Standard line, the yellow-box NGK spark plugs engineered specifically for OE applications.
- Nickel alloy center electrode for consistent performance
- Trivalent metal plating for anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties
- High grade alumina silicate ceramic insulator for dielectric performance
- Triple gasket sealing that prevents combustion gas leakage
- Solid 98% pure copper core for heat dissipation, conductivity and wide heat ranges
- Cold-rolled threads that prevent cross-threading and cylinder head damage
Quick facts
- Part: NGK 7168 spark plug
- Fits: 2010-2011 Porsche 911 H6 3.8L, the 2011 911 H6 4.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A worn plug can show up as hard starting, a misfire or a rough idle. A weak ignition coil, a vacuum leak or a fueling fault can be behind those signs too, so find the cause before you buy plugs.
Fits
The 2010-2011 Porsche 911 H6 3.8L, the 2006-2010 BMW R1200R 1170cc and the 2005-2009 BMW R1200RT 1170cc all take this plug, and so do many other vehicles. The Porsche takes six, one per cylinder; each BMW named here takes one. If your vehicle is not named, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The plug is best suited to vehicles with factory nickel alloy plugs and is not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Thread size: M12 - 1.25
- Hex size: 5/8 in (16 mm)
- Gap: .036 in (0.9 mm)
- Short style spark plug: No
Build and materials
- Line: NGK Standard
- Metallurgy: copper
- Center electrode: nickel alloy
- Core: solid 98% pure copper
- NGK part number: DCPR8EKC
- Condition: New
Interchange: DCPR8EKC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right set of Porsche 911 spark plugs for a 2010-2011 model with the H6-3.8L engine?
Yes. NGK 7168 fits the 2010-2011 Porsche 911 H6 3.8L and the 2011 911 H6 4.0L, and each of those engines takes six plugs, one per cylinder.
Are these R1200RT spark plugs the right ones for a 2005-2009 BMW with the 1170cc engine?
Yes. NGK 7168 fits the 2005-2009 BMW R1200RT 1170cc, which takes one. For a different vehicle, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is the NGK Standard spark plug a copper or a nickel plug?
It has a nickel alloy center electrode and a solid 98% pure copper core, which helps with heat dissipation and conductivity.
Can I put this NGK Standard plug in a vehicle that came with precious metal plugs?
It is not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs. It is best for vehicles that came with nickel alloy plugs.
Is NGK 7168 the same plug as DCPR8EKC?
Yes. This plug carries stock number 7168 and the NGK part number DCPR8EKC, so you can search by either number.
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