Originally Posted By: Quest
Now ajchien,
Think of it this way: with gasoline priced sky-high and most car manufacturers struggling to push the performance/fuel efficiency envelope (and don't forget the the tailwind from CAFE and EPA), and are spending millions of dollars in R&D just to design a more fuel efficient engine designs, with computer controls up da ying-yang. IF you think e3 plugs are that good, you don't think those car manufacturers would not have noticed it at the first place (same with all kinds of add-on devices that promised you out-of-this-world-fuel-economy-or-horsepower-improvements) and buy them out and use it/them in their products just to improve their automobile fuel economy?
With a logical thinking in mind, the picture is as clear as it gets (on add-ons, snake oils, spark plugs, etc.) and no need for us critics to give you any hints.
Q.
Well, I have no idea.
Are we sure that the NGKs are *that* much better than e3 or any platinum plug at 3-4 times the price?
I'm not always with the "Honda knows best" crowd. They did not put the *best* OEM tires on my car. They didnt use the *best* AC compressor.
I dont know what Honda's contracts are. Honda must outsource a lot of products. Those products may not be the best possible. Some of them are probably the best. A lot are likely insignificant in difference. Honda might have gotten the best bulk price, best logistics, or maybe the vendor had the hottest looking saleswoman at the time.
I was simply asking : Anyone have an opinion on using Aftermarket plugs on a 03 CRV?
