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12/27/2021 1:54 PM

how much platinum or iridium is in one plug

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12/27/2021 2:04 PM
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12/27/2021 3:13 PM

Hardly worthwhile, which is why thieves are stealing catalytic converters rather than spark plugs.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35059184/catalytic-converter-theft-cars-up-why/

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12/27/2021 9:46 PM

Well you could add to that the plugs if used, have had some, if not all, of the platinum burned away, because the platinum is just used as a coating, and the recovery process is not 100%, there would be processing loss....so you would be lucky to get any measurable quantity at all...even from a truckload....

For catalytic converters the hybrids are best, particularly older Prius because they have more precious metals than others...

"It doesn't take long for a thief with simple tools to snatch a catalytic converter, the NICB stated, and recyclers usually pay between $50-$250 for one. But the precious metals that come from hybrid vehicles can bring a thief up to $1,500 per catalytic converter." Oct 12, 2021

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134234_here-s-why-hybrids-have-become-a-top-target-for-thieves

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01/02/2022 1:29 PM

2/5 f(all)3.

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