Should i change the Spark plugs.?

SouthArk370Z · 06-27-2014, 07:24 AM

Unless you have been running crappy gas or have other problems that might affect the combustion chamber, your plugs should still be in good shape. You can pull them and do a visual inspection (plenty of pics on the Intertubes).

onzedge · 06-27-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Unless you have been running crappy gas or have other problems that might affect the combustion chamber, your plugs should still be in good shape. You can pull them and do a visual inspection (plenty of pics on the Intertubes).

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-27-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Unless you have been running crappy gas or have other problems that might affect the combustion chamber, your plugs should still be in good shape. You can pull them and do a visual inspection (plenty of pics on the Intertubes).

I ran the car with Shell V-Power from new,this is the best petrol here[most expensive,so should be the best],the problem is if i take out the spark plugs,to inspect[alot of job],must well change it,right..?So i just want to know,what you guys think.?

gbrettin · 06-27-2014, 09:49 AM

Your plugs have 17k and they are like brand new. The plug should be good up to 75-100k. If you like throwing away money I will send you my home address so that you can give it to me instead.

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-28-2014, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Your plugs have 17k and they are like brand new. The plug should be good up to 75-100k. If you like throwing away money I will send you my home address so that you can give it to me instead.

Thanks Guys,i think,i will drive another year....Don't want to waste $...for it.

Bauran · 06-27-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

I ran the car with Shell V-Power from new,this is the best petrol here[most expensive,so should be the best],the problem is if i take out the spark plugs,to inspect[alot of job],must well change it,right..?So i just want to know,what you guys think.?

It doesn't make the car run worse to change them when nothing is wrong with them but it doesn't do anything to make the car run better either.

In newer cars spark plugs are one of those things that you can really tell instantly if they need to be replaced.

It's really

hit or miss...

Yeah!

SouthArk370Z · 06-27-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

... if i take out the spark plugs,to inspect[alot of job],must well change it,right..?

Do you change your oil every time you check it? Getting to the plugs is not the easiest job on this car but it's far from the most difficult.

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

So i just want to know,what you guys think.?

I think you ought to quit worrying about the plugs. As others have mentioned, modern plugs fired by a modern ignition are usually good for 50,000-100,000 miles (sometimes more). If the engine starts running rough, then start wondering if the plugs are the problem. Until then, forget about them.

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,294 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Your plugs have 17k and they are like brand new. The plug should be good up to 75-100k. If you like throwing away money I will send you my home address so that you can give it to me instead. kenchan and binary0x01 like this.

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