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[AAAltered]

I ordered a new set of plugs for the R5, fully aware that there may be counterfeit plugs out there.

I browsed EBay, saw some that looked very underpriced, so I passed.  I chose a middle of the road price ($21 a pair to the door) from a large seller.

Interestingly, they arrived with this 'scan me' label on them.  I actually did scan it, and it took me to the sellers site with a claim that they a legitimate NGK seller blah blah blah.

Anyone get caught up with fakes, and know how to spot them?

[m in sc]

dont buy them online, easiest way.

[irk_miller]

I just get them from my local auto store or Amazon.  Didn't know there was a fake market.

[Kawtriplefreak]

For my RD and Triple Autolite 4092 from NAPA or Autozone and for the RZs Advance Auto parts are my go tos. I buy in box lots.

[m in sc]

https://ngk.sr/technical-information/fake-spark-plug/

theres tons of info online about this as well.