Champion 7018 Spark Plug

Champion Double Platinum Power Spark Plug

Champion Double Platinum Power spark plug Part Number 7018 is built for drivers who want consistent ignition performance and long service life. It uses platinum on both the center and ground electrodes, along with Champion’s Heat-Active alloy to help deliver a sharper spark focus.

Compatible With a wide range of Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Chevrolet Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird applications, this plug is a fitment-based replacement for many classic V8 and truck platforms. The RV17PMP4 plug type and tapered seat design make it a direct-match option for many vehicles listed below.

Key Features

• Champion Double Platinum Power line for durable ignition performance
• Platinum fine-wire center electrode for focused spark delivery
• Platinum pad ground electrode for extended service life
• Heat-Active alloy construction for stable performance under load
• Pre-gapped at 0.040 inch
• Resistor design for reduced electrical noise
• Tapered seat, 14 mm thread diameter, 0.441 inch reach
• Part Number 7018 / plug type RV17PMP4

Detailed Description

Champion Double Platinum Power is a performance-oriented spark plug line engineered around platinum-to-platinum electrode construction. The fine-wire center electrode helps concentrate the spark, while the platinum ground pad supports longer wear life and more consistent ignition over time. This makes Part Number 7018 a practical choice for older Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Dodge applications that call for the RV17PMP4 plug type.

Fitment coverage includes many years of Ford F-150 and F-250 trucks, Ford Bronco and E-Series vans, Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models, and Pontiac Firebird applications. Part Number 7018 also appears across numerous GM truck and passenger car listings, making it a useful reference when replacing worn plugs in high-mileage engines.

This part cross-references Autolite APP24 and APP25 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Hard starting caused by worn spark plug electrodes
• Rough idle from inconsistent spark delivery
• Misfire conditions related to plug wear
• Reduced throttle response from weak ignition performance
• Service intervals shortened by standard copper plug wear

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the required gap for your exact vehicle application before installation; listed fitment notes vary by model and year.
• Confirm plug type RV17PMP4, tapered seat, 14 mm thread diameter, and 0.441 inch reach before ordering.
• Use the vehicle-specific service specification for torque and gap setting.
• Check ignition wires, coils, and distributor components during plug replacement to avoid repeat misfire concerns.

Quality Assurance

Champion’s Double Platinum Power design combines platinum electrode materials with Heat-Active alloy construction for durable, consistent ignition performance. Part Number 7018 is built to meet the dimensional and electrical requirements listed for the applications shown here.