ACDelco IRIDIUM spark plug 41-162
IRIDIUM 41-162 ACDELCO – Properties, Compatibility and Alternatives
The ACDelco IRIDIUM spark plug 41-162 represents a premium ignition solution designed for modern automotive applications. This Spark plug ACDELCO IRIDIUM 41-162 incorporates advanced iridium electrode technology to deliver superior performance and extended service life. The component serves as a critical element in the engine's ignition system, providing reliable spark generation for optimal combustion efficiency.
Advantages of the IRIDIUM 41-162 ACDELCO
- Enhanced durability through iridium electrode construction, offering significantly longer service intervals compared to conventional copper plugs
- Superior ignition performance with Spark plug IRIDIUM 41-162 ACDELCO technology that ensures consistent spark delivery across various operating conditions
- Improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through optimized combustion characteristics
- Excellent resistance to electrode wear and corrosion, maintaining ACDELCO IRIDIUM 41-162 spark plug performance throughout the service life
- Precise heat dissipation properties that prevent pre-ignition and engine knock
- Factory-calibrated electrode gap for immediate installation without adjustment requirements
Technical Data
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ACDelco |
| Model | ACDelco IRIDIUM spark plug 41-162 |
| Type | Iridium |
| Thread size | 14mm |
| Thread length | 19mm (3/4") |
| Wrench size | 5/8" (16mm) |
| Heat range | 6 |
| Electrode gap | 0.040" (1.0mm) |
| Resistance | Resistor type |
| Application | Gasoline engines |
Compatibility and Areas of Application
This spark plug demonstrates exceptional compatibility with various General Motors vehicles and select import applications. The IRIDIUM 41-162 ACDELCO spark plug design ensures optimal performance in both naturally aspirated and forced induction engines. The component is particularly well-suited for:
- High-performance gasoline engines requiring premium ignition components
- Vehicles operating under severe driving conditions including stop-and-go traffic
- Applications demanding extended maintenance intervals
- Modern engines with advanced fuel injection and ignition timing systems
Suitable for the following vehicle models and equivalents
It is important to mention that alternative products can be found on AUTODOC. Currently, there are over 7000 items available in the spark plugs category.
| Car maker | Car Model |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Corvette, Camaro, Silverado |
| GMC | Sierra, Yukon |
| Cadillac | CTS, Escalade |
| Buick | Enclave, LaCrosse |
Application Notes and Important Questions
- What is the recommended torque specification for installation? The IRIDIUM 41-162 ACDELCO should be installed to manufacturer specifications, typically 15-20 ft-lbs for 14mm threads
- How often should these components be replaced? Service intervals depend on driving conditions, but Spark plug ACDELCO IRIDIUM 41-162 technology typically allows 100,000+ mile intervals
- Can these plugs be cleaned and reused? While possible, replacement is recommended due to the precision-engineered iridium electrode design
- What symptoms indicate replacement necessity? Rough idle, decreased fuel economy, or difficulty starting may indicate worn spark plugs
Conclusion
The ACDelco IRIDIUM spark plug 41-162 delivers exceptional ignition performance through advanced materials engineering and precision manufacturing. This ACDelco IRIDIUM spark plug 41-162 provides reliable service for demanding automotive applications while maintaining optimal engine efficiency. The component represents an excellent choice for vehicle owners seeking premium ignition system components with extended service life.
- Spark Plug: 1 - Earthed Electrode, Nickel Middle Electrode
- Spanner Size: 16 mm
- Supplementary Info: Iridium
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Thread Size: M12x1.25
- Connector type: Solid SAE
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 17
- Diameter: 12
- Weight [g]: 40
- Gross Weight [g]: 43
- Item number: XU20HR9
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 042511034860
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: 1 - Earthed Electrode, with taper seat, Fixed SAE connector
- Spanner Size: 16 mm
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Thread Size 1: 25
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 22
- Diameter: 14
- Weight [g]: 47
- Item number: 686S0257
- Manufacturer: RIDEX
- EAN number: 4064138367394
- Condition: New
- Spark Plug: 1 - Earthed Electrode, with gasket seat, Iridium Middle Electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 1
- Spanner Size: 14 mm
- Supplementary Info: IRIDIUM
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Thread Size: M12x1,25
- Connector type: SAE
- Technical Information Number: 12 VR-10 SIU
- Tightening torque from [Nm]: 15
- Tightening torque to [Nm]: 25
- Resistor from [kOhm]: 3
- Resistor to [kOhm]: 7,5
- Item number: Z369
- Manufacturer: BERU
- EAN number: 4060426054595
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,7
- Spanner Size: 14
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Spark Position [mm]: 4,8
- Thread Size: M 12 x 1,25
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 23
- Resistor [kOhm]: 6
- Item number: 686S0043P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729395
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,7
- Spanner Size: 14
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Spark Position [mm]: 4,5
- Thread Size: M 12 x 1,25
- Connector type: Napf
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 23
- Number of pins: 1
- Resistor [kOhm]: 3
- Item number: 686S0112P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729289
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: 90919-01212
- Gross Weight [g]: 46
- alternative item: IK20TT
- Item number: SK20R-P13
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 5900427368545
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: MN163235
- Gross Weight [g]: 46
- alternative item: IK16
- Item number: K16PSR-B8
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 0042511034372
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,8
- Spanner Size: 16mm
- Supplementary Info: IRIDIUM
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Tightening torque from [Nm]: 25
- Tightening torque to [Nm]: 30
- Resistor from [kOhm]: 1
- Resistor to [kOhm]: 3, 2
- Packaging length [cm]: 9
- Packaging height [cm]: 2
- Packaging width [cm]: 2
- Item number: Z367
- Manufacturer: BERU
- EAN number: 4044197989867
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Connector type: Solid SAE
- Diameter: 14
- Gross Weight [g]: 46
- alternative item: IK20TT
- Item number: SK20R11
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 0042511032972
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 17,5
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: 1315691
- Gross Weight [g]: 43
- alternative item: IT20TT
- Item number: ZT20EPR11
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 042511050877
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: A0041590703
- Gross Weight [g]: 46
- alternative item: IK20TT
- Item number: SK20PR-L9
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 042511330702
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: MN163236
- Gross Weight [g]: 46
- alternative item: IK20TT
- Item number: SK20PR-A8
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 042511340343
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 3 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Diameter: 14
- for OE number: 90919-01230
- Gross Weight [g]: 50
- alternative item: VKB20
- Item number: SK20BR11
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 5900427368552
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Thread Size: M14x1.25
- Connector type: Solid SAE
- Diameter: 14
- Gross Weight [g]: 51
- alternative item: IKH16TT
- Item number: SK16HR11
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 042511341746
- Condition: New
price incl. 20% VAT
excl. delivery costs
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: with resistor, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Thread Size: M12x1.25
- Diameter: 12
- for OE number: 18847-08200
- Gross Weight [g]: 50
- alternative item: VXUH20I
- Item number: ZXU20HCR8
- Manufacturer: DENSO
- EAN number: 0042511034792
- Condition: New
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 1,3
- Spanner Size: 16 mm
- Supplementary Info: Iridium
- Thread Length [mm]: 19
- Spark Position [mm]: 4
- Thread Size: M 14 x 1,25
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 28
- Number of pins: 1
- Item number: 0 242 230 519
- Manufacturer: BOSCH
- EAN number: 4047024558915
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: Interference Suppression 5 kOhm, Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,8
- Spanner Size: 14
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Spark Position [mm]: 6, 4,8
- Thread Size: M 12 x 1,25
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 23
- Item number: 686S0089P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729531
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: Ring type connector (cup-shaped), Iridium Middle Electrode, 1 - Earthed Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,7
- Spanner Size: 16 mm
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Spark Position [mm]: 3,5
- Thread Size: M14 x 1,25
- Resistor [kOhm]: 2
- Resistance [Ohm]: 1,4
- Item number: 686S0116P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729708
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: 1 - Earthed Electrode, with gasket seat, Iridium Middle Electrode, Interference Suppression 5 kOhm, Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,8
- Spanner Size: 14 mm Bi-Hex
- Thread Length [mm]: 26,5
- Spark Position [mm]: 3,5
- Thread Size: M12x1.25
- Packing Type: Box
- Resistor from [kOhm]: 3
- Resistor to [kOhm]: 9
- Item number: 686S0108P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729104
- Condition: New
- Product line: Iridium
- Spark Plug: Iridium Middle Electrode, Platinum mass electrode
- Electrode Gap [mm]: 0,7
- Spanner Size: 14
- Thread Length [mm]: 25
- Spark Position [mm]: 3,5
- Thread Size: M 12 x 1,25
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 15
- Resistor [kOhm]: 6
- Item number: 686S0099P
- Manufacturer: RIDEX PLUS
- EAN number: 4067448729401
- Condition: New
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