Reccomended service along with coilpacks and sparkplugs????

04wrxwagon805 · 05-08-2012, 06:31 PM

Hi am going to replace my coilpacks and sparkplugs this weekend i wanted to know if there was anything else additional i should change or do in addition to these 2 since ill be under the hood? thank you in advance

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

04wrxwagon805 · 05-08-2012, 06:37 PM

also are durlast ignition coils from autozone worth buying? or is there another brand that you guys can reccomend i want to order them today so i can have them here by friday or this weekend

gpshumway · 05-08-2012, 07:01 PM

I don't know anything about Duralast parts, but in the absence of good info I'd go with OEM parts. Coil packs IME are a pay a little more now or a lot later type part.

I'm showing my ignorance here, are 2004s coil on plug? If not I'm sure you're going to replace the plug wires as well.

silverstreak02 · 05-08-2012, 07:21 PM

How many miles do you have? I've never known anyone to replace their coilpacks during a routine tune-up. They're one of those parts you only replace if you have a problem. Otherwise it's money going to waste. I'd just clean them off and add a tiny touch of di-electric grease where the contact on the plug is and let it go for another maintenance cycle.

Just my .02

04wrxwagon805 · 05-08-2012, 07:23 PM

they need to be replaced i have a misfire in two of the 4 cylinders and identified the problem as coil pack i am going to replace all 4 instead of just 2 so that i can stay even on wear and tear with what i have replaced. I just dont know if my spark plugs and ignition coil is the only thing that i need to swap out

silverstreak02 · 05-08-2012, 07:24 PM

Oh, in that case that's all you need. Lucky for us, coil on plug = no wires. If you've identified the coils as bad, it's as simple as removing the bolt and putting the new ones in place.

Unabomber · 05-08-2012, 07:52 PM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=995498

For the love of Jebus, DO NOT buy ghetto coilpacks, get OEM ones.

04wrxwagon805 · 05-08-2012, 08:08 PM

I didnt know which coilpacks to purchase the guy at autozone told me those were better then OEM and that is what he suggested to me hence why i put the? on the forum lol what brand is the subaru oem coilpack so i know that i am purchasing the correct type?

04wrxwagon805 · 05-08-2012, 10:34 PM

would the oem coil packs at kragen oreily be ok to use?

Bacon117 · 05-09-2012, 09:40 AM

NO! The coilpacks at autoparts stores are NOT OEM. They can say, "meet's or exceeds OEM specs", but that doesn't mean crap. Aftermarket parts makers can pick any "spec" they want to use and say it meets it. Trust me, I work for a parts maker that supplies aftermarket and OEM.

The only way to ensure you are getting parts that are really up to par for an OEM is to buy them from the dealer. There is a saying, "The lazy man ends up working the hardest". Well, the cheap man ends up paying more in this case. Spend a little more and buy from the dealer, otherwise, you will probably be replacing this part again, and paying for it again.

AZP Installs · 05-13-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacon117

NO! The coilpacks at autoparts stores are NOT OEM. They can say, "meet's or exceeds OEM specs", but that doesn't mean crap. Aftermarket parts makers can pick any "spec" they want to use and say it meets it. Trust me, I work for a parts maker that supplies aftermarket and OEM.

The only way to ensure you are getting parts that are really up to par for an OEM is to buy them from the dealer. There is a saying, "The lazy man ends up working the hardest". Well, the cheap man ends up paying more in this case. Spend a little more and buy from the dealer, otherwise, you will probably be replacing this part again, and paying for it again.

Yuppers. Also there is no reason to replace the ones that are working. There is no wear and tear on them. They aren't a mechanical part.

-mike

11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts.
Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us.
AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.2971 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber
"Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!"

scarney1988 · 05-13-2012, 09:02 PM

Long story short.... largely for electronic components (coil packs, alternators, spark plugs, sensors, etc...) Use OEM or OEM manufacturer direct. Meaning go to subaru directly or order from the manufacturer of OEM (Nippin-denso or whoever). Hard to give an exact reason other than just seeing non-OEM parts failure rate. I have seen a coil pack melt down (non-OEM), 02 sensors that do not change MIL until OEM is used, and so on.

This does not mean that some A.M. manufacturers do no provide quality parts, cause they do... But after time you learn who to trust and who to not trust. If your ever in doubt, use the advice above. OEM will supply with updated parts that are improved and designed to last longer than the parts that came with the car. A.M. just does not move at the same speed cause they have so many more products to cover.

I hope this helps.

Please heed this advice.

g-luck
Sean

05-08-2012, 06:31 PM	#1
04wrxwagon805 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279601 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2004 Wrx Silver	Reccomended service along with coilpacks and sparkplugs???? Hi am going to replace my coilpacks and sparkplugs this weekend i wanted to know if there was anything else additional i should change or do in addition to these 2 since ill be under the hood? thank you in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-13-2012, 09:02 PM	#12
scarney1988 Scooby Newbie Member#: 317760 Join Date: Apr 2012	Long story short.... largely for electronic components (coil packs, alternators, spark plugs, sensors, etc...) Use OEM or OEM manufacturer direct. Meaning go to subaru directly or order from the manufacturer of OEM (Nippin-denso or whoever). Hard to give an exact reason other than just seeing non-OEM parts failure rate. I have seen a coil pack melt down (non-OEM), 02 sensors that do not change MIL until OEM is used, and so on. This does not mean that some A.M. manufacturers do no provide quality parts, cause they do... But after time you learn who to trust and who to not trust. If your ever in doubt, use the advice above. OEM will supply with updated parts that are improved and designed to last longer than the parts that came with the car. A.M. just does not move at the same speed cause they have so many more products to cover. I hope this helps. Please heed this advice. g-luck Sean Last edited by scarney1988; 05-13-2012 at 09:09 PM. Reason: A.M. parts arent always bad

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bill and his along with SOA horrible service	rwtzero	General Community	70	12-24-2011 06:54 PM
N00b tuner Q: I've got WBO2 and EGT and it will log RPM/MAP along with it, what else?	kgb	Engine Management & Tuning	3	09-16-2005 02:52 PM
Comlete airbox assembly off 04 wrx, along with stock muffler and shift lever	strongasanoxx	Private 'For Sale' Classifieds	8	07-29-2005 06:21 PM
Big thanks to Topspeed's Jason, Will, Doug along with Matt and and and!	DoctorNick	South East Region Forum	20	06-12-2005 07:12 PM
FS local : Kakimoto-R and Titatium Kakimoto catback exhaust along with the downpipe	ImprezaSTIVI	Tri-State Area Forum	5	01-23-2003 08:20 PM

05-08-2012, 06:37 PM	#2
04wrxwagon805 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279601 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2004 Wrx Silver	also are durlast ignition coils from autozone worth buying? or is there another brand that you guys can reccomend i want to order them today so i can have them here by friday or this weekend

05-08-2012, 07:01 PM	#3
gpshumway Scooby Specialist Member#: 43950 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 07 WRX LTD Wagon Satin White Pearl	I don't know anything about Duralast parts, but in the absence of good info I'd go with OEM parts. Coil packs IME are a pay a little more now or a lot later type part. I'm showing my ignorance here, are 2004s coil on plug? If not I'm sure you're going to replace the plug wires as well.

05-08-2012, 07:21 PM	#4
silverstreak02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 316307 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Kannapolis, NC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	How many miles do you have? I've never known anyone to replace their coilpacks during a routine tune-up. They're one of those parts you only replace if you have a problem. Otherwise it's money going to waste. I'd just clean them off and add a tiny touch of di-electric grease where the contact on the plug is and let it go for another maintenance cycle. Just my .02

05-08-2012, 07:23 PM	#5
04wrxwagon805 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279601 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2004 Wrx Silver	they need to be replaced i have a misfire in two of the 4 cylinders and identified the problem as coil pack i am going to replace all 4 instead of just 2 so that i can stay even on wear and tear with what i have replaced. I just dont know if my spark plugs and ignition coil is the only thing that i need to swap out

05-08-2012, 07:24 PM	#6
silverstreak02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 316307 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Kannapolis, NC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	Oh, in that case that's all you need. Lucky for us, coil on plug = no wires. If you've identified the coils as bad, it's as simple as removing the bolt and putting the new ones in place.

05-08-2012, 07:52 PM	#7
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=995498 For the love of Jebus, DO NOT buy ghetto coilpacks, get OEM ones.

05-08-2012, 08:08 PM	#8
04wrxwagon805 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279601 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2004 Wrx Silver	I didnt know which coilpacks to purchase the guy at autozone told me those were better then OEM and that is what he suggested to me hence why i put the? on the forum lol what brand is the subaru oem coilpack so i know that i am purchasing the correct type?

05-08-2012, 10:34 PM	#9
04wrxwagon805 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279601 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2004 Wrx Silver	would the oem coil packs at kragen oreily be ok to use?

05-09-2012, 09:40 AM	#10
Bacon117 Scooby Specialist Member#: 118500 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 02 Silver Wagon "Stage 2"	NO! The coilpacks at autoparts stores are NOT OEM. They can say, "meet's or exceeds OEM specs", but that doesn't mean crap. Aftermarket parts makers can pick any "spec" they want to use and say it meets it. Trust me, I work for a parts maker that supplies aftermarket and OEM. The only way to ensure you are getting parts that are really up to par for an OEM is to buy them from the dealer. There is a saying, "The lazy man ends up working the hardest". Well, the cheap man ends up paying more in this case. Spend a little more and buy from the dealer, otherwise, you will probably be replacing this part again, and paying for it again.