MichalP
22 CX-9 GT
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- Canada
I know this subject was discussed many times but I feel like there is a new development and I need an advise.
So my wife's CX5 from 2014 2.5L engine is due for the spark plugs change. I went to the local dealer here in Canada. I asked for quotes knowing it is going to be pricey. Well they asking $51 per plug($204 total). Another $175 for labour. That motivated me into doing the job myself. I don't know why they are charging over an hour for the process. Old times but on my old mazda 3 I paid like $160 for the whole thing at the dealer. $80 for plugs and 30 min of labour.
Anyway I went through all the forums to get a better understanding of the subject. I have got all the tools and I am aware of the topic for NGK OEM replacement ILKAR7L11. They suppose to be the exact same version as what the dealer sells. I found in the local Canadian Tire store the correct version for $22 a piece. Looks like a steal so I went to check and to my surprise they are manufactured in Thailand. Actually the clerk in the store told me that his system shows they are made in Canada. Well this model was engraved with Thailand.
It's $30 difference per plug but the country of origin is concerning. I am planning to go back to the dealer to check where their spark plugs are coming from. I am curious if they are still made in Japan. I know that in the end country of origin might not make a difference but if dealer's version is still made in Japan and being the proper Mazda version I am willing to pay extra for the plugs. I am still going to replace them by myself anyway to save on that crazy labour rate.
What's your opinion and if anybody had a chance to use the Thailand version or even did see them somewhere. This is the link to the website. Pictures still show Japan on them but obviously it's an old one.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...-0183619p.0180317.html?loc=plp&rq=spark+plugs
So my wife's CX5 from 2014 2.5L engine is due for the spark plugs change. I went to the local dealer here in Canada. I asked for quotes knowing it is going to be pricey. Well they asking $51 per plug($204 total). Another $175 for labour. That motivated me into doing the job myself. I don't know why they are charging over an hour for the process. Old times but on my old mazda 3 I paid like $160 for the whole thing at the dealer. $80 for plugs and 30 min of labour.
Anyway I went through all the forums to get a better understanding of the subject. I have got all the tools and I am aware of the topic for NGK OEM replacement ILKAR7L11. They suppose to be the exact same version as what the dealer sells. I found in the local Canadian Tire store the correct version for $22 a piece. Looks like a steal so I went to check and to my surprise they are manufactured in Thailand. Actually the clerk in the store told me that his system shows they are made in Canada. Well this model was engraved with Thailand.
It's $30 difference per plug but the country of origin is concerning. I am planning to go back to the dealer to check where their spark plugs are coming from. I am curious if they are still made in Japan. I know that in the end country of origin might not make a difference but if dealer's version is still made in Japan and being the proper Mazda version I am willing to pay extra for the plugs. I am still going to replace them by myself anyway to save on that crazy labour rate.
What's your opinion and if anybody had a chance to use the Thailand version or even did see them somewhere. This is the link to the website. Pictures still show Japan on them but obviously it's an old one.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...-0183619p.0180317.html?loc=plp&rq=spark+plugs
