1675 Spark Plug PFR7S8EG Fine-Wire Laser Welded Dual Platinum Series Compatible with Audi, Volkswagen - 2.0L, Inline 4 Engines - (Set of 4 Spark Plugs)

So, there are some really good fakes out there. There are ways to determine if what you get is legit or not. Looking over the boxes, plugs, machining, etc. These are real. A really good way to determine if they are genuine is to take a multimeter and shoot for resistance through the spark plugs. They should have values within 10% of each other. I tested my spark plugs I received and they read anywhere from 1.38-1.44 ohms, well within the threshold of a genuine plug. I wouldn’t hesitate to order from this buyer again and I would still check for knockoffs either way.

Works as intended -be sure to measure the plug gap before install -no fouling or or pinging/knocking (assuming you installed properly and use quality gasoline) -car feels more smooth during acceleration upon install -gas mileage somewhat restored after installation (note: gas mileage depends on many factors)

As mentioned gaps can be off on some plugs. I re-gapped them all to .31 and right away could tell the difference in power and shifting. Good plugs. I've seen multiple gaps out there from .28 to .32 for B'7 and decided to go closer to .31 since I'll replace the plugs sooner then later. Last time I used Bosch and I think I prefer NGK. Cold starts were for sure quicker too. If you don't know how to gap a spark plug get a tool, it's simple.

Replaced these myself as part of the 35k recommended service on a B8 allroad. Pretty easy to do. I did research on the proper replacement plugs and these were closest to factory recommended. You can take my word for it or do the research yourself. Lots of pages of platinum vs. iridium and NGK vs. Bosch vs. others. I feel that plugs are changed so infrequently that it's just not worth it to mess around with anything new or slightly different than recommended, as any performance difference would be negligible. I didn't have any issues before or after the change so no performance change to speak of nor was any expected.

Arrived undamaged. The plug's themselves were packaged well. But the set of 4 came in a small bubble wrap envelope. I guess was good enough although I would have preferred stiffer packaging. But the plug set appeared fine and been operating correctly 1500 plus miles already.

Installed second set of NGK Laser Platinum PFR7S8EG on 2015 Audi allroad (US spec 2.0 TFSI CPMB engine) at 60k miles (37k miles on this last set of plugs). Always use Motul X-Cess 8100 oil and Shell 93 octane gas (with a can of Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil, or Starbrite Startron fuel additive from time to time). Car has mostly highway miles. Heat range on side electrode was correct, center electrode color and condition were normal, and there was dry, dark carbon on base ring just over one full turn. Secondly, noticed new replacement set (of exact same plugs) came gapped between .028" and .032" so left them as is. Also noticed old plugs did not feel real tightly seated upon removal (but no blow-by visible on crush washers) so recommend rechecking 22' lbs torque after a few miles/time has passed. Plugs were originally installed dry. Based on observations between the factory installed set of VAG OE plugs (changed at 23k miles) and this last set of NGKs, I am going to change the next set around 30k miles. Love how the car is running, just don't believe the life expectancy claimed for modern plugs based on amount of deposits seen.

I have not installed yet, but after an official authentication process through ngk’s tech support, they did in fact confirm the authenticity

I have used NGK in the past for my 2006 Audi A4 2.0T - they work great increases power and some slight increase in gas mileage. The big difference with this latest order was the reseller - he reseller was very helpful when I had a question and the price is great.