Jakarta, KOMPAS.com \u2013 Hybrid cars still follow a similar regular\nmaintenance routine as conventional petrol vehicles, including oil\nchanges, component checks, and routine replacement of certain spare\nparts.<\/p>\n
One component requiring attention is spark plugs. As known, spark\nplugs have a lifespan and must be replaced periodically or due to\nexternal factors to maintain optimal engine performance.<\/p>\n
Hybrid car owners should note that their spark plugs differ from\nconventional models in both type and component code.<\/p>\n
\u201cDifferences can be seen in the Veloz Hybrid and standard versions \u2014\ntheir spark plug types differ, with distinct series that are not\ninterchangeable,\u201d said Diko Octaviano, ATS & Product Development\nAssistant Manager at PT Nittera Mobility Indonesia, NGK spark plug\nmanufacturer, in an interview with KOMPAS.com on Saturday (30 May\n2026).<\/p>\n
According to Diko, technological differences mean hybrid cars have\ndifferent spark plug requirements to support performance and\nefficiency.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn conventional engine spark plugs, the noble metal is double but\nonly on the ground electrode tip. Hybrid spark plugs feature two noble\nmetal points, enhancing durability, performance, and efficiency for the\nhybrid system,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
However, Suzuki models present a different scenario. For the Ertiga\nHybrid and XL7 Hybrid, the spark plugs used are the same as their\nnon-hybrid counterparts.<\/p>\n
This is due to the different electrification technology used compared\nto full hybrid systems from other manufacturers. Additionally, the\nengine remains the same.<\/p>\n
Observing Suzuki\u2019s hybrid and conventional models, the engines are\nidentical. Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid shares the same engine code as the\nstandard version, as does the XL7. Thus, there is no difference in spark\nplugs, Diko said.<\/p>\n
Diko added that the conventional Veloz spark plug is coded ILKAR6B11,\nwhile the Veloz Hybrid uses DILKAR7S8. The standard Zenix uses\nILKAR6B11, and the Zenix Hybrid uses DILKAR6T8. Meanwhile, the Suzuki\nXL7 petrol model uses R6A10 spark plugs, identical to the hybrid\nversion.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hybrid-and-conventional-car-spark-plugs-are-not-interchangeable-1780138392", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }