2003 CIVIC Sparkplugs ?
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2003 CIVIC Sparkplugs ?
My 2003 Civic has 166000 Miles on it runs like new gas milage is very good . When should I replace the sparkplugs ? It still has the original ones in it .
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Re: 2003 CIVIC Sparkplugs ?
Platinum and Iridium plugs are 100,000 mile items. (see your owners manual)
The original precious metal plugs don't really ever show wear significantly....IMO they could last longer than the engine, as long as they don't get fouled out.
Pull them out and look....are they worn? Gap opened up beyond spec? Crusty buildup?
The original precious metal plugs don't really ever show wear significantly....IMO they could last longer than the engine, as long as they don't get fouled out.
Pull them out and look....are they worn? Gap opened up beyond spec? Crusty buildup?
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before I even put a socket on mine. I sprayed a squirt of PB blaster
penetrating oil down in the hole and let it sit over night come morning
I put a socket to them and all spark plugs came out nicely.
take my tip an ounce of prevention can go a long way.
penetrating oil down in the hole and let it sit over night come morning
I put a socket to them and all spark plugs came out nicely.
take my tip an ounce of prevention can go a long way.
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The old addage: if it ain't broken don't fix it...or if it ain't misfiring don't fix it.
If you do want to remove them still then as mentioned PB blaster should help and you don't need to use much. Also heating the engine up to somewhere between cold (sitting overnight) and operating temp for removal.
If you do want to remove them still then as mentioned PB blaster should help and you don't need to use much. Also heating the engine up to somewhere between cold (sitting overnight) and operating temp for removal.
