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Message started by rl153 on 09/04/13 at 13:42:08

Title: spark plug
Post by rl153 on 09/04/13 at 13:42:08

My spark plug is 8 years old, with 6k mi on it.Is it necessary to change it if there is no problem?thanks!

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by WD on 09/04/13 at 14:38:35

Nope, just check its condition occasionally for wearing center electrode or too large a plug gap.

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by Steve H on 09/04/13 at 14:43:01

I usually just check 'em and keep on running 'em until they start to give problems. I try to also make sure that I have a spare new one at the ready. No delays in case can't find one, all stores closed, etc.

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by Charon - FSO on 09/04/13 at 15:29:26

I pulled mine for the first time at about 11000 miles. If I hadn't already bought a new one, I'd have put the old one back and forgotten about it for another 10000 miles or so.

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by oldNslow on 09/04/13 at 15:56:40

After eight years you might want to pull it out and dab a little anti-sieze compound on the threads. Spark plugs that never get taken out of aluminum heads sometimes take the threads out of the head if they're left in too long. Not a catastrophe, but it can be a PITA to repair.

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by rl153 on 09/04/13 at 20:06:10

Thanks,that helps.