NGK 3248 spark plug for the 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 4-cylinder 2.3L and other vehicles ignites the air-fuel mixture in each cylinder. It is one of the NGK spark plugs suited as an upgrade from OE nickel alloy plugs.
- NGK G-Power Platinum line with single platinum metallurgy
- Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip on the center electrode for durability and a stable spark
- Platinum alloy for increased performance and longer service intervals
- Trapezoidal cut ground electrode that reduces quenching for improved ignitability
- Solid copper core, 98% pure copper, for heat dissipation and conductivity across wide heat ranges
- Cold-rolled threads that guard against cross-threading and cylinder head damage
Quick facts
- Part: NGK 3248 spark plug
- Fits: 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 4-cylinder 2.3L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A worn plug can show up as hard starting, a misfire or rough idle, or poorer fuel economy. Worn ignition wires, a weak coil or a vacuum leak can be behind the same signs, so find the cause before buying plugs.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1982 Ford EXP 4-cylinder 1.6L and the 1982 Mercury LN7 4-cylinder 1.6L. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 4
- Thread size: M14 - 1.25
- Center electrode tip: 0.6 millimeter
- NGK part number: FR5GP
Build and materials
- Metallurgy: single platinum
- Center electrode: fine wire platinum
- Ground electrode: trapezoidal cut
- Core: solid copper, 98% pure copper
- Condition: New
In the box
This listing is one spark plug. These engines need four plugs, so order four and fit them together.
Interchange: 41-602 · 41-801
5614285 · FR5GP
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NGK 3248 the right SLK230 spark plug for the 1998-2000 model with the 4-cylinder 2.3L?
Yes. The NGK 3248 is listed for the 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 4-cylinder 2.3L, and that engine takes four plugs.
Is this plug one of the NGK iridium spark plugs?
No. This plug has a single platinum center electrode with a fine wire 0.6 millimeter tip. Iridium plugs are separate NGK products.
Can I step up from this plug to an NGK iridium ix spark plug?
Iridium IX is a separate NGK plug recommended for better performance. This listing is the single platinum G-Power plug only.
Is the NGK 3248 the same plug as FR5GP?
Yes. FR5GP is the NGK service number for the 3248 G-Power Platinum plug, so either number points to this plug.
What thread size does this platinum spark plug have?
The NGK 3248 has an M14 - 1.25 thread. It is cold-rolled to guard against cross-threading and damage to the cylinder head.
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