Description
Bosch FR8LI332S spark plug, part number 0 242 230 506. Made in Germany, as printed on the carton. Six in stock.
This is an iridium plug, not a copper one. The I in the code is Bosch's marking for iridium, and the cross references back it up. It matches NGK IZFR5B and Denso IK16, both of which are sold as iridium. Bosch describe the siblings in this 332S family as fine wire iridium.
Do not regap it. Fine wire iridium plugs come preset, here at 0.70mm, and the centre electrode is a fraction of the thickness of a copper one. Putting a gapping tool near it usually snaps the tip clean off. Fit it as it comes.
Where it goes. A good spread of it is Mitsubishi, which suits the import trade here.
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Mitsubishi Pajero III, both V6 and V7 bodies. Galant VI saloon and wagon. Pinin, H6 and H7.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ
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Chevrolet Aveo T300, Cruze J300 with the hatch and wagon bodies, and the Trax
- Also Chrysler Vision and some Opel
The OE numbers. Mitsubishi MD360383, MS851501 and MS851335.
Other brands' numbers. NGK IZFR5B and stock 4080. Denso IK16, PK16PR-P11, K16TT, VKB16 and stock 5303. Champion OE146/T10, OE126/T10, OE184/T10 and 7071. Beru Z130, Z278 and 14FR-8LPU02. Brisk 1403. Valeo 246898. Eyquem 0911007396. Motaquip VSP305 and VSP680.
What is on the box
- FR 8 LI 332 S
- Bosch part number 0 242 230 506
- Electrode gap 0.70mm, preset
- Tightening torque 28 Nm
- Made in Germany
Fitment
Whatever calls for Bosch FR8LI332S, NGK IZFR5B, Denso IK16 or Mitsubishi MD360383. Send the rego through and we will check it against the number.
Fitting
- Cold engine, and keep the tool square on the hex.
- Leave the gap alone. It is set and the electrode will not survive being bent.
- 28 Nm, or seat it and give it a quarter turn.
- An iridium plug should outlast a copper one by a long way, so it is worth fitting a full set rather than one.
Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.