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Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:07 pm
by DHort
First Brands appears to be filing for Chapter 11 and state that Autolite is one of
the brands to be discarded. I called around for Autolite 3095 and no one had any
in stock. I was able to order some mail order, but I am wondering what will be
available after those are gone. Just Champion X or do some of you use something
else?
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 2:23 pm
by TXGOAT2
Autolite may be dissolved, or it may be bought by someone else who knows nothing about what Autolite manufactures. Or maybe it can come into the hands of good management...in an improving USA business climate.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 4:16 pm
by John kuehn
Motorcraft plugs are still around. They worked OK for me.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 11:17 pm
by Erik Johnson
For all practical purposes, Autolite is a brand name and not a manufacturer of spark plugs.
Casual Googling indicates that most Autolite spark plugs are manufactured in China and imported from Shanghai Sweet Auto Parts Co. Ltd. I presume that Shanghai Sweet most likely also manufactures spark plugs for other well-known brands.
I'm guessing that the Autolite brand/name will be sold.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:04 am
by Dan Hatch
Good new everyone!!! This means my Champion take a part plugs that I have been saving for 40 years will now bring $6.00 instead of $5.00.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 12:29 pm
by TXGOAT2
MADE IN (Anywhere but HERE)
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 5:41 am
by jsaylor
Just checked Langs. They only have Champion in their online catalogue. Snyders has Champion and Autolite. No Motorcraft to be found. Gas Light has a brand not specified for $10.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:19 pm
by DHort
Advance Auto has Autolite 3095 for $4.29
RockAuto has Champion 525 for $11.06
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:51 am
by Eric Sole
Texas T Parts shows Autolite spark plugs available for $ 6.25
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2026 1:29 pm
by Steve Jelf
The loss of Autolite 3095 will come as a setback for folks who like having a cheap Model T plug available at the local auto parts store. Champion X were made in many millions, and good originals can still be found and maintained with some effort. Even some new Champion X plugs are available if you don't mind being a big spender. I believe Motorcraft SP-465 and Champion A-25 are still sold.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2026 3:49 pm
by JZSlenker
My local Napa still has several boxes in stock. I bought two boxes just in case.
Re: Autolite spark plugs will be thing of the past?
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:23 pm
by Scott_Conger
My experience is that any new engine will run on pretty much any plug, but an original tired engine will tend to run best on original Champions (I could not even start my '13 on Autolites - not so much as a "POP").
For the price of just 1 box of autolites or less, you can purchase a lifetime supply of original (not reproduction) Champion "X" plugs (which again in my experience, a lifetime supply is "4"). The cheapest solution is not always the least expensive.