NGK 7293 spark plug for the 1975-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon V8 7.5L, the 1975-1977 Cutlass Salon V8 5.7L, the 1975-1980 Cutlass Salon V8 4.3L, the 1977 Cutlass Salon V8 6.6L, the 1979 Cutlass Salon V8 5.7L and other vehicles ignites the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. It is one of the NGK spark plugs in the Iridium IX line, made for performance enthusiasts.
- Fine wire iridium center electrode with a 0.6 millimeter tip for durability and a stable spark
- Iridium alloy electrode with a density six times that of platinum and a very high melting point
- Tapered cut ground electrode with a reduced quenching design for ignitability, acceleration and fuel efficiency
- Solid copper core of 98% pure copper for heat dissipation, conductivity and wide heat ranges
- Trivalent metal plating that resists corrosion and seizing for easier installation and removal
Quick facts
- Part: NGK 7293 spark plug
- Fits: the 1975-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon V8 7.5L, the 1975-1977 Cutlass Salon V8 5.7L, the 1975-1980 Cutlass Salon V8 4.3L, the 1977 Cutlass Salon V8 6.6L, the 1979 Cutlass Salon V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A worn plug can show up as hard starting, a rough idle or a misfire. Before you replace plugs because of a misfire, rule out the ignition wiring and fuel delivery; a plug that checks out fine means the cause is elsewhere. Each cylinder takes one plug, so the V8 engines listed here take eight.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1973-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme V8 7.5L, the 1975-1977 Cutlass Supreme V8 5.7L, the 1975-1982 Cutlass Supreme V8 4.3L, the 1977 Cutlass Supreme V8 6.6L, the 1979-1980 Cutlass Supreme V8 5.7L, the 1982-1984 Cutlass Supreme V8 5.0L, and the 1973-1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V8 7.5L, the 1975-1980 Delta 88 V8 5.7L, the 1977-1979 Delta 88 V8 6.6L, the 1977-1982 Delta 88 V8 4.3L and the 1980-1984 Delta 88 V8 5.0L. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 8 on V8 engines, 6 on V6 engines
- Thread size: M14 - 1.25
- Hex size: 13/16 in
- Gap: 0.060 in (1.5 mm)
- NGK part number: XR45IX
Build and materials
- Type: single iridium
- Center electrode: fine wire iridium alloy, 0.6 millimeter tip
- Ground electrode: tapered cut
- Core: solid copper, 98% pure copper
- Plating: trivalent metal
- Condition: New
Interchange: 41-818
7 · AP847 · 4222 · WR9FPY · XR45IX
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
41-818, 7, AP847, 4222, WR9FPY, 7293, XR45IX
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NGK 7293 spark plug right for the 1975-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon V8 7.5L?
Yes. NGK 7293 fits the 1975-1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon V8 7.5L. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
What thread size is this NGK Iridium IX spark plug?
This plug has an M14 - 1.25 thread and a 13/16" hex. Its gap is 0.060 in (1.5 mm).
What is the center electrode made of on these NGK iridium spark plugs?
It is a fine wire iridium alloy center electrode with a 0.6 millimeter tip. The plug also has a solid copper core of 98% pure copper.
What can a worn NGK 7293 spark plug feel like when driving?
Hard starting, a rough idle or a misfire can mean a plug is worn. If new plugs do not change it, a shop can test the ignition and fuel side.
Does NGK 7293 interchange with XR45IX?
Yes. XR45IX is NGK's other number for this spark plug and is printed on the Interchange line along with the other cross-references.
