Champion 7071 Spark Plug

Description

The Champion 7071 Spark Plug is part of Champion’s Double Platinum Power™ line, engineered for stronger ignition performance, extended service life, and dependable operation across a wide range of automotive, small engine, marine, and powersports applications. Featuring a fine-wire platinum center electrode and platinum pad ground electrode, this premium replacement plug is designed to improve ignitability, sharpen spark focus, and resist wear over longer service intervals.

Champion’s Heat-Active™ alloy helps the electrodes reach and maintain optimal operating temperature under varying loads, supporting stable combustion and reliable engine performance. With a flat seat, crush washer, resistor design, and non-removable terminal nut, the Champion 7071 is built for OE-style replacement performance in compatible gasoline engines.

This plug is a practical choice for applications requiring a durable double platinum spark plug with reliable performance in passenger vehicles, trucks, SUVs, generators, turf equipment, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and select marine engines.

Features

• Double Platinum Power™ premium spark plug design

• Fine-wire platinum center electrode for greater ignitability

• Platinum pad ground electrode for greater wear resistance

• Heat-Active™ alloy helps maintain optimal operating temperature

• Maintains stable performance under varying engine loads

• V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus

• Resistor design for compatible ignition systems

• Flat seat with crush washer for proper sealing

• Pre-gapped for installation convenience

• Designed for long service life and dependable performance

Specifications

• Part Description: Spark Plug

• Plug Type: RC12PYP

• Classification: Champion Double Platinum Power

• Grade Type: Standard Replacement

• Center Electrode Design: Fine Wire

• Center Electrode Tip Material: Platinum

• Center Electrode Diameter: 0.1 in

• Ground Electrode Quantity: 1

• Ground Electrode Material: Platinum Pad Surface

• Ground Electrode Core Material: Platinum

• Ground Electrode Tip Material: Platinum

• Pre-Gap Size: 0.044 in / 1.12 mm

• Hex Size: 0.625 in / 15.880 mm

• Insulator Height: 0.06 in

• Insulator Projection: 0.06 in

• Manufacturer Heat Range: 12

• Seat Type: Flat

• Reach: 0.75 in

• Thread Diameter: 14.000 mm / 0.551 in

• Resistor Type: Yes

• Electrical Terminal Type: Non-Removable Nut

• Washer Included: Yes

• Washer Type: Crush

• Hex Type: Hex

• Indexed: No

• Installed Height: 1.99 in

• Taper Diameter: 0.25 in

• Subject to Prop 65: No

Fitment

Compatible with a broad range of automotive, powersports, marine, and equipment applications. Examples from the supplied fitment data include:

Automotive Applications

Acura

• Legend (1987) – 2.7L V6

• SLX (1996–1999) – 3.2L and 3.5L V6

Asuna

• Sunfire (1993) – 1.8L L4

Bentley

• Arnage (2000–2001, 2006–2009) – 4.4L and 6.8L V8

• Azure (2006–2010) – 6.8L V8

• Brooklands (2008–2009) – 6.8L V8

• Continental (2003) – 6.0L W12

• Mulsanne (2011–2015) – 6.8L V8

Buick

• Electra (1985–1989) – 5.0L V8

• LeSabre (1985–1990) – 5.0L V8

• Riviera (1985) – 5.0L V8

Cadillac

• Brougham (1987–1990) – 5.0L V8

• Catera (1999–2001) – 3.0L V6

• Fleetwood (1986) – 5.0L V8

Chevrolet

• Camaro (1987–1992) – 5.7L V8

• Corvette (1986–1991) – 5.7L V8

• Epica (2004–2006) – 2.5L L6

• Nova (1988) – 1.6L L4

• Optra (2004–2007) – 2.0L L4

Chrysler

• Cirrus (1995–2000) – 2.4L L4 and 2.5L V6

• Sebring (1995–1999) – 2.4L L4 and 2.5L V6

• Voyager (2000) – 2.4L L4

Dodge

• Avenger (1995–1999) – 2.5L V6

• B150, B1500, B250, B2500, B350, B3500 – 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, and 5.9L V8 applications

• Caravan and Grand Caravan (1996–2000) – 2.4L L4

• Colt (1992–1994) – 1.8L L4

• D150, D250, D350 – 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, and 5.9L V8 applications

• Dakota (1992–1996) – 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8

• Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (1994–1997) – 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, and 5.9L V8

• Ramcharger (1992–1993) – 5.2L and 5.9L V8

• Stealth (1991–1996) – 3.0L V6

• Stratus (1995–2000) – 2.4L L4 and 2.5L V6

• W150, W250, W350 – 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, and 5.9L V8 applications

Eagle

• Summit (1992–1996) – 1.8L L4

Ford

• EXP (1982) – 1.6L L4

• Escort (1981, 1991–1996) – 1.6L and 1.8L L4

• F-100 (1982) – 3.8L V6

• Granada (1982) – 3.8L V6

• Taurus (1989–1995) – 3.0L and 3.2L V6

• Thunderbird (1982, 2002–2005) – 3.8L V6 and 3.9L V8

Geo

• Prizm (1989–1997) – 1.6L and 1.8L L4

• Storm (1992–1993) – 1.8L L4

Honda

• CRX (1988–1991) – 1.5L L4

• Civic (2003–2005) – 1.3L L4

• Passport (2000–2002) – 3.2L V6

• Prelude (1988–1990) – 2.0L L4

Hyundai

• Azera (2006–2011) – 3.8L V6

• Elantra (1996–2003) – 1.8L and 2.0L L4

• Entourage (2007–2010) – 3.8L V6

• Santa Fe (2001–2005) – 2.7L V6

• Sonata (1999–2008) – 2.4L L4, 2.5L V6, and 2.7L V6

• Tiburon (1997–2008) – 1.8L, 2.0L, and 2.7L applications

• Veracruz (2007–2012) – 3.8L V6

• XG300 (2001) – 3.0L V6

• XG350 (2002) – 3.5L V6

Isuzu

• Amigo (1998–2000) – 2.2L L4 and 3.2L V6

• Impulse (1992) – 1.6L and 1.8L L4

• Trooper (1996–2002) – 3.2L and 3.5L V6

• VehiCROSS (1999–2001) – 3.5L V6

Jaguar

• S-Type (2003–2008) – 4.2L V8

• Super V8 (2009) – 4.2L V8

• Vanden Plas (2000–2002) – 4.0L V8

• XF (2009–2010) – 4.2L V8

• XJR (2004–2009) – 4.2L V8

• XK and XKR (2007–2009) – 4.2L V8

• XK8 (2000–2002) – 4.0L V8

Jeep

• Grand Cherokee (1993–1996) – 5.2L V8

• Grand Wagoneer (1990–1991, 1993) – 5.9L and 5.2L V8

Kia

• Amanti (2004–2009) – 3.5L and 3.8L V6

• Magentis (2001–2008) – 2.4L L4, 2.5L V6, and 2.7L V6

• Optima (2001–2004) – 2.5L and 2.7L V6

• Rio and Rio5 (2001–2011) – 1.5L and 1.6L L4

• Sedona (2005–2010) – 3.5L and 3.8L V6

• Sorento (2003–2009) – 3.5L and 3.8L V6

• Spectra (2004) – 2.0L L4

• Sportage (2005–2010) – 2.7L V6

Land Rover

• Range Rover (2006–2009) – 4.2L V8

Lincoln

• Continental (1982) – 3.8L V6

• LS (2000–2006) – 3.9L V8

Mazda

• 323, 626, 929, MPV, MX-3, MX-6, Miata, Protege, Protege5 – multiple 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L, and 3.0L applications

Mercedes-Benz

• 300E (1993) – 2.8L L6

• CL500, CL55 AMG, CLK320, CLK500, CLK55 AMG, CLS500, E430, E500, ML320, ML430, ML500, R500, S55 AMG – multiple V6 and V8 applications

Mercury

• Capri (1991–1994) – 1.6L L4

• Cougar (1982) – 3.8L V6

• LN7 (1982) – 1.6L L4

• Lynx (1981) – 1.6L L4

• Tracer (1991–1996) – 1.8L L4

• Villager (1993–2002) – 3.0L and 3.3L V6

Mitsubishi

• Diamante, Eclipse, Expo, Expo LRV, Galant, Lancer, Mirage, Montero Sport, Outlander Sport, RVR – multiple 1.8L, 2.4L, 3.0L, and 3.5L applications

Nissan

• 200SX, 240SX, Altima, Frontier, Maxima, Multi, NX, Pathfinder, Pulsar NX, Quest, Sentra, Stanza, Xterra – multiple 1.6L, 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L, and 3.3L applications

Oldsmobile

• Calais (1987) – 2.3L L4

• Custom Cruiser (1989–1990) – 5.0L V8

Plymouth

• Breeze (1996–2000) – 2.4L L4

• Colt (1992–1994) – 1.8L L4

• Grand Voyager (1996–1997) – 2.4L L4

• Voyager (1996–2000) – 2.4L L4

Pontiac

• Safari (1987–1989) – 5.0L V8

Rolls-Royce

• Corniche IV (1994–1995) – 6.8L V8

Saturn

• LW300 (2001–2003) – 3.0L V6

• SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, SW2 – 1.9L L4 applications

Subaru

• Baja (2005–2006) – 2.5L H4

Suzuki

• Aerio, Esteem, Grand Vitara, SX4, Sidekick, Swift, Vitara, X-90, XL-7 – multiple 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, and 2.7L applications

Toyota

• 4Runner, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Cressida, MR2, Matrix, Paseo – multiple 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L, and 3.0L applications

Volkswagen

• Beetle (2004) – 2.0L L4

Equipment and Powersports Applications

Compatible with many Kohler-powered, industrial, turf, generator, ATV, and UTV applications, including examples from the supplied fitment list:

• Honda GL1800HPN Gold Wing Audio/Comfort/Navi (2009–2010)

• Honda MUV700 Big Red (2009–2013)

• Honda Pioneer 500 and Pioneer 700 / 700-4 models

• Honda TRX420 Rancher series

• Honda TRX500 Foreman and Rubicon series

• Honda TRX520 Foreman and Rubicon series

• Honda TRX650FA and TRX680FA Rincon series

• John Deere Gator XUV 550 and XUV 550 S4

• Polaris Magnum 425, Magnum 500, Ranger 425/500, Sportsman 500, Trail Boss 330, Worker 500

• Argo Frontier 6x6 series

• Case IH Scout

• Multiple Kohler engine applications including CV, CH, LV, EH, and SV series engines shown in the supplied data

• Additional equipment brands include Ariens, Craftsman, Husqvarna, Toro, Gravely, Bunton, Bear Cat, Bobcat, Vermeer, John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, Snapper, Simplicity, Troy-Bilt, Lesco, Ryan, Echo, Briggs & Stratton, Generac, Grasshopper, Scag, Jacobsen, Kubota, and more from the supplied fitment list

Marine Applications

• Hanson Marine Engines Montana Troller

• Suzuki DF9.9 and DF15

• Yamaha VZ250, Z250, LZ250, VX150

• Sea-Doo X-20, Utopia 185, and Utopia 205

• Sprint Sprint 17

• Additional listed marine applications shown in the supplied fitment data

Verify exact fitment by vehicle or equipment model, engine family, year, and manufacturer specifications before purchase or installation.