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Title: spark plugs
Post by: Fazeel on 10 August 2010, 22:46:56

how often should i change the spark plugs of my car ??

Its a 2002 model, and i havent got them changed even once !!

Would it affect the performance of my car ??

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 August 2010, 22:51:50

You have had the car from new?  :o

8 Years without a plug change!  Thats not the worst I've seen, but you will definitely benefit from a plug change.

I'm wondering if you have ever replaced the oil and filter.  :-/

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Fazeel on 10 August 2010, 22:54:47

hahahahaha :D

Got the oil and filter changed the other day !!
:P

Anyway, so i guess I'll get then changed as soon as possible, ( I'm not much of a maintenance person btw :P )

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2010, 00:24:38

I change mine every 40k. They are normally in decent condition still, but they run the risk of working loose. I think the 80k manufacturers spec. is a little optimistic, and if you have to get to them to check they are still tight, might as well replace.

Kevin

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: tidla on 11 August 2010, 00:41:07

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I change mine every 40k. They are normally in decent condition still, but they run the risk of working loose. I think the 80k manufacturers spec. is a little optimistic, and if you have to get to them to check they are still tight, might as well replace.

Kevin

i thought it was forty myself.

thats some going for a spark plug if thats adhered too.

40k saves on ths stress on the coils.

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Andy B on 11 August 2010, 09:27:06

I recently changed the 4 electrode plugs in my car. Can't think how many miles they've done, but nothing like 80 000 miles, maybe 40/50k and they were goosed.

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2010, 10:33:49

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I change mine every 40k. They are normally in decent condition still, but they run the risk of working loose. I think the 80k manufacturers spec. is a little optimistic, and if you have to get to them to check they are still tight, might as well replace.

Kevin

i thought it was forty myself.

thats some going for a spark plug if thats adhered too.

40k saves on ths stress on the coils.

It's 80K on the later V6s where the 4 electrode plugs are specified. 40K on earlier models. :y

Kevin

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: harpersimon on 11 August 2010, 12:54:56

I have been putting it off as its a small mission to change them (removal of other things!!) on the V6 - rubbish excuse I know.. off to NGK website to see what I need.
Shame is I have 6 platinum plugs from a Merc 240 I had and rather hoped they might be compatible.. but alas not. £7 quid each too!

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2010, 13:25:35

The GM plugs are as good as any and cheap on trade club. :y

Kevin

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: harpersimon on 11 August 2010, 13:31:58

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The GM plugs are as good as any and cheap on trade club. :y

Kevin

yeah I don't particularly want to pay that again!! - I'll do to my local stealer and see what they want to charge