Bosch Spark Plug Numbering

by Jim Thompson


Bosch Spark Plug Numbering System
(at least here in the US/Canada):
Old Bosch Part # Revised # Latest #
W145M1 W8A0 Same
W145M2 W8CC0 Same
W145T1 W8AC 7502
W145T2 W8CC 7504
W145T30 W8DC 7505
W175M2 W7CC0 Same
W175T1 W7AC 7596
W175T2 W7CC 7598
W175T30 W7DC 7500

Note: "LATEST #" designations are the latest Bosch Marketing numbers being phased in here in the US. I've seen these numbers on skin-packed plugs at places like K-Mart, Target, Wal Mart and some FLAPS. Use to be you could tell the heat range of the plug by it's Part Number (W8 being hottest, W4 being coldest) but with this new system, you can tell anymore without a scorecard. I continue to list and sell 'em under the "W" Part Number.

W8's are hotter running plugs for most normal driving conditions as well as colder climate and lotsa stop n go traffic.

W7's are colder running plugs for warmer climates and extended/high rpm highway driving. Usually the plug of choice when building those hi-perf motors as well because they tend to run a little hotter than stock.



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