Spark plugs for Polo Sedan

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Spark plugs Polo Sedan 1.6
When to Change Spark Plugs

The original ones spark plugs for polo sedan have a factory number 101905617C, the average price is 400 rubles / piece, or 04C905616A, at 390 rubles apiece. This difference is due to the fact that, depending on the modification of the internal combustion engine, the candles have a different thread length and a slightly different glow number.

These candles are supplied to the VAG conveyor by NGK (Japan) and Bosch (Germany). A direct analogue from the manufacturer is a spark plug under the number ZFR6T-11G (they are NGK 5960), price - 220 rubles. for the first and 0241135515 (for 320 rubles / piece) for the second.

Spark plugs Polo Sedan 1.6

On the Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6, depending on the internal combustion engine installed on it (CFNA, CFNB, CWVA, CWVB), two different spark plugs are installed.

In motors CWVA and CWVB with VAG part number 04C905616. They are nickel, have one side electrode, are screwed in with a tightening torque of 23 Nm. Similar candles can be found under article 04C905616A (manufacturer Bosch). True, they will differ in incandescent number (7 versus 6 in the factory), due to the fact that winters in Europe are less severe.

In the cold season (or in cold climatic latitudes), drivers recommend putting “hotter” candles, that is, those where the glow number is lower (04C905616), and in hotter conditions, “cooler” candles are suitable - VAG 04C905616A (in the Bosch catalog Y6LER02 ).

In addition to these candles, for CWVA and CWVB, the manufacturer also produces an original spare part under the VAG article 04C905616D (in the Bosch catalog Y7LER02), they, like those with the “A” index, have an extended service life (Long Life).

VAG 04C905616

VAG 04C905616D

On the Polo Sedan with ICE CFNA and CFNB the manufacturer installs candles under the article 101905617C or you can also meet OR 101905601Fwhich are so original. These are also ordinary single-pin nickel candles, screwed in with a tightening torque of 28 Nm.

The difference between the two models of spare parts in the manufacturer. First 101905617C produces NGK (direct analogue - ZFR6T-11G, or another encoding - 5960, price - 230 rubles / piece). The second, 101905601F, is manufactured by Bosch (Germany), the price is 370 rubles / piece. The recommended, closest analogue of the original candle from the manufacturer is 0242236565 (aka FR7HC +), price - 180 rubles / piece.

Original spark plugs VAG 101905617C

Original spark plugs VAG 101905601F

Both genuine spark plug models have a nickel electrode and are marked “Long Life”. This technology allows you to slightly extend the life of nickel candles.

Dimensions of the original Polo Sedan spark plug

SKU	Engines	Thread length, mm	Thread diameter, mm	Key size	Clearance, mm	Heat number	Center electrode material	Resistance
04C905616, 04C905616A	CWVA, CWVB	19	12	16	1.0	6 / 7	nickel	1 kΩ
101905601F, 101905617C	CFNA, CFNB	19	14	16	1.1	6	nickel	1.2 kΩ

What analogues can be put?

To increase the service life, you can also install spark plugs with an iridium or platinum electrode. The most popular Polo Sedan among drivers with CFNA, CFNB engines are iridium IK20TT, from DENSO (Japan). Price - 540 rubles / piece. also, when installing this spare part, drivers notice a slight improvement in the dynamic performance of the internal combustion engine. A candle with an iridium electrode can be operated up to 90 thousand kilometers.

you can also use spark plugs with a platinum electrode. According to their performance characteristics, they are almost the same as iridium. At least, the drivers did not notice any fundamental differences. The most popular model of platinum candles for the Polo Sedan is 0242236566 from Bosch. Average price - 380 rubles / piece.

As practice shows, spark plugs in original VAG packages are overpriced, because they are on average 2 times more expensive than their direct counterparts. Therefore, you can use proven substitutes:

KJ20DR-M11. Manufacturer - DENSE. Price - 190 rubles / piece. The resistance indicator is slightly higher than that of the original - 4.5 kOhm. Has a lot of positive reviews;
97237. Manufacturing company - NGK . Price - 190 rubles / piece. Of the features of this model, it is worth highlighting the use of V-Line technology, in which the central electrode has a V-shape. This design provides better ignition of the mixture compared to conventional nickel electrodes. The characteristics are identical to the original;
Z 272. Manufacturer - Beru (Germany). Price - 160 rubles / piece. This model can be attributed to the budget class. In all respects (gap, electrode size, resistance) almost completely corresponds to the original spark plug. also many Polo Sedan owners give good reviews about this part.

Spark plugs DENSO KJ20DR-M11

Spark plugs NGK 97237

Spark plugs BERU Z 272

But for CWVA and CWVB engines, the only option for replacing with more modern ones is the original platinum candles from VAG - 04E905601B, price - 720 rubles / piece. It is also tight with analogues, there is only the option of installing the original from the manufacturer.

0241135515, Bosch, Price - 320 rubles / piece. In fact, it is an analogue of the original candle 04C905616A. It is worth remembering that the original spare part and its analogue do not always correspond to the quality.
0241140519, Bosch, Price - 290 rubles / piece. Direct analogue of the original candle 04C905616.
96596, manufacturer NGK, price - 300 rubles / piece. She goes under the article ZKER6A-10EG. This model has a rather specific design - a copper core in the side electrode and a bowl-shaped contact terminal.

Bosch 0241140519

NGK 96596

Bosch 0241135515

Spark plugs for Polo Sedan - which are better?

If we talk about choosing the highest quality option (without taking into account the price category), then the best option would be iridium DENSO IK20TT - for CFNA, CFNB motors. Moreover, they are not much more expensive than regular candles. If you need something from the price / quality segment, then this is a spare part from NGK, for all types of internal combustion engines. For ICE CWVA and CWVB, the best option would be the original platinum 04E905601B, which will allow you to change them much less often.

When to Change Spark Plugs

According to the maintenance regulations for the Polo Sedan, candles on CWVA and CWVB engines must be replaced every 60 thousand km. mileage, and on ICEs CFNA and CFNB - every 30 thousand km. Candles with platinum or iridium electrodes can take care of up to 80 - 90 thousand km. When installing such spark plugs, it is recommended to check them after a run of 60 thousand km at each subsequent maintenance.

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