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Old 10-27-2008, 02:32 PM   #1
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I would still change the spark plugs at 100k even if they look like they have a tiny bit of life left. I dont like leaving plugs in for excessive milage as they have a chance of seizing up in the cylinder head.
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Old 10-27-2008, 02:42 PM   #2
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+1 on spark plug change ...

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I would still change the spark plugs at 100k even if they look like they have a tiny bit of life left. I dont like leaving plugs in for excessive milage as they have a chance of seizing up in the cylinder head.
even if they are iridium , you'll get deposits on the tips from additives , motor oil ( blow by past rings ) , etc.. They will wear and gap becomes larger making for pour firing . These conditions will decrease power and mileage . Had them change the iridium sparks in the 2000 Chevy PRIZM ( Corolla ) at around 90,000 miles and there was a noticeable increase in mileage and pickup . They do say 120,000 mile change , but that's stretching it a bit in my opinion .
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:33 AM   #3
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even if they are iridium , you'll get deposits on the tips from additives , motor oil ( blow by past rings ) , etc.. They will wear and gap becomes larger making for pour firing . These conditions will decrease power and mileage . Had them change the iridium sparks in the 2000 Chevy PRIZM ( Corolla ) at around 90,000 miles and there was a noticeable increase in mileage and pickup . They do say 120,000 mile change , but that's stretching it a bit in my opinion .
The plugs did get changed. I forgot to add that to the list.
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