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Old Apr 21, 2009
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Originally Posted by boonecivic
Im curious, how often should you replace the plugs. Not the spark plugs themselves, but the plugs that go over them.
Never unless they go bad
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Denso Iridiums are the best. I love them, but I think my own car just luvs them cos I deliver pizzas, and my car gets as hot as the turbos. So yeah it might not work as good for all cars.
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Originally Posted by boonecivic
Im curious, how often should you replace the plugs. Not the spark plugs themselves, but the plugs that go over them.
Originally Posted by 04 Honda Civic
Never unless they go bad
Are you guys talking about the Spark Plug Wires?
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

^^ 01+ civics do not have spark plug wires. we have ignition coils. they are tlaking about the ignition coils.
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Originally Posted by boonecivic
What commercial auto parts store are in Canada?
Canadian Tire
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Wal-Mart
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

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^^ 01+ civics do not have spark plug wires. we have ignition coils. they are tlaking about the ignition coils.
Dang, nice to know. :P
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

okay im scared website for ngk says gap .44 manual for my 03 civic ex says .4 i believe
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

oh i have a question anyone know how to hardwire a plug outlet?
Cyber Power AC Mobile Cupholder Adapter ( CPS140CHI )
http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Mobile-C.../dp/B00022F4SO
i think it may not be so hard just there is a little fan in it i worry about leaving in my car, might die and cause some electrical fire, maybe if i put a heatsink on it instead?
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

gap is 0.44 its what i always use and no problems.
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

your 03 civic does not have spark plug wires...
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Originally Posted by DeX
Canadian Tire
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Wal-Mart
I just looked up Napa, they Have the NGK's you would need. Here is the link i was looking at:http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...d=1&SubCatId=8

The Item Code is on the right side of the Page. it Will be NGK 4291. It gives you the gap size (.44) and even you engine code if you had any other doubts. Just to make sure that stores around you have, find the closet ones to you and give them a holla. If they for some reason dont have them, we will find another place for you.
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Originally Posted by boonecivic
I just looked up Napa, they Have the NGK's you would need. Here is the link i was looking at:http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...d=1&SubCatId=8

The Item Code is on the right side of the Page. it Will be NGK 4291. It gives you the gap size (.44) and even you engine code if you had any other doubts. Just to make sure that stores around you have, find the closet ones to you and give them a holla. If they for some reason dont have them, we will find another place for you.
Holy crap, now that's going out of your way to help someone! Thanks!
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

so what kind of difference can I expect from ik20s? what exactly will I be getting for my 25$ premium over the v powers?
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

NGK ftw...I got G Power Platinum running in mine right now...mid grade, do the trick
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

no difference in engine performance from copper to iridium, they both make the same spark. iridium just puts less strain on the electrical system because each spark requires less energy to make. it would be the difference between driving with your headlights on or off.
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Originally Posted by ross3093
so what kind of difference can I expect from ik20s? what exactly will I be getting for my 25$ premium over the v powers?

Try the ik20's. I dare you. Just put one $10-$15 iridium ik20 denso iridium plug and you'll notice a difference. If not, I'll buy you a denso iridium plug myself. Try it and see..
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Re: okay im about to change my spark plugs

Honda factory service manual states to use a small amount of anti-seize compound on the threads.
 
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