Distributors can now benefit from significantly expanded Denso Spark Plug and Glow Plug programmes, with every application listed in an essential new catalogue.

The new 2012/13 Spark Plugs & Glow Plugs Catalogue (ref: DESG12-0001) offers customers convenient, up-to-date access to Denso’s extended ranges of all-makes, OE-quality replacement automotive Spark Plugs and Glow Plugs.

The expanded Spark Plug programme now offers 3,700 new applications for hundreds of latest models that include the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Audi R8, Ford Focus III, Hyundai ix20, Mercedes Benz C-Class, Renault Fluence, Toyota Yaris, VW Passat and VW Touareg.
The new catalogue also lists Denso’s optimised range of Twin Tip (TT) Spark Plugs – the patented technology, high performance plug that covers more than 85% of the car parc with only 13 affordable part numbers.

For customers looking for ignition upgrade options, the catalogue features an Iridium Upgrade table that makes it easy to find alternative plugs. An overview of the new spark plug applications and various plug types is also listed in the Range Updates section. In addition 3,850 helpful OE cross references have been added, and LPG applications have been extensively updated.

In total Denso’s automotive aftermarket Spark Plug programme now comprises 700 references, covering 10,416 applications and 99% of the European car parc. The programme includes a complete selection of ranges providing ignition solutions for every driving need, including Standard (Nickel), Single Platinum, Double Platinum, Twin Tip (TT), Iridium Tough, Double Needle Iridium Tough®, Iridium Long-Life, Iridium Power, Super Ignition Plugs (SIP) and Iridium Racing Spark Plugs. Denso also offers Spark Plugs for a range of motorcycle, marine and small engine applications, covered in a separate publication.

Kevin Peacocke, assistant manager, Denso Aftermarket Sales UK and Ireland explained: “Denso has been setting the standard for original, advanced spark plug technology since 1959, with all of our ranges developed in-house and manufactured in Denso’s own factories worldwide. We also ensure that our aftermarket customers can benefit from our Denso-patented technologies. Our aftermarket ranges including world-firsts such as 0.4mm iridium electrodes, for example, as well as our high performance, affordably priced Twin Tip Spark Plugs.”

The new Denso Aftermarket Spark Plugs & Glow Plugs Catalogue also contains full details of its expanded Glow Plugs programme. Widely regarded as one of the best programmes in the industry for scope, reliability and performance, Denso’s Glow Plug technologies include Double Coil, Extended Post-Heating, Ceramic and Instant Heating. The all-makes, OE quality programme covers 98% of the car parc and comprises 128 part references covering 2,900 applications.

Within the new 2012/13 catalogue customers can access listings of 217 new Denso Glow Plug applications and 90 new OE cross references, including several additional applications for the Volkswagen group. A new photo guide section also offers at-a-glance product selection.

Kevin Peacocke added: “Our customers find that Denso Glow Plugs are amongst the best on the market for quality, choice and performance; plus they are easy to fit and highly reliable. The performance advantages include fast heat-up – from as little as 2 seconds – outstanding reliability, and extended post-heat temperatures that help to significantly reduce vehicle exhaust emissions. Because we are continuously updating the Denso Glow Plug programme, we can also ensure suitability for almost every diesel engine on the market.”

As well as the printed catalogue, details of the Denso Aftermarket Spark Plug and Glow Plug programme are available online at www.Denso-am.co.uk in Q3/2012 version of TecDoc, or from your Denso sales representative.