WHen should I change plugs?
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My plugs are at least coming out for inspection (and probably replacement) at 50-60k. I would never leave any plug in place for 100-110k they may not come out at that point.
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come on guys/gals. I thought these Honda's were the best thing since sliced bread. I just got around to changing the plugs in my 96 Crysler Cirrus Lxi at 171,000, and only picked up 1 mpg. Oh-well, I'm hoping to replace it with civic shortly after it gets to 200,000. This things been costing me way to much money.
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Rep Power: 812 wow cant believe you guys wait that long. those platinum aren't as good as they say. i change mine every 5-6k but i have copper plugs now.
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Rep Power: 361 is there a link to a quick DIY on installing them? I don't have a torque wrench. J/W, even though I probably won't change them, but I did just get a ton other stuff so might just for the heck of it.
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Rep Power: 812 well you kinda need a torque wrench or you wont know how tight to make it. otherwise quick diy, remove wire cover, remove coil packs, remove plugs. fairly easy. you need a plug socket tho to loosen them. then can stick the coil pack in to grab it.
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Rep Power: 361 oh then Ill just get them replaced as scheduled by the garage at a later date. thanks gearbox.
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Rep Power: 286 heres a link to my plugs after 90k. they can last to the recommended interval no problem.. but you might lose power and mpg after awhile. if i had to do it over again, i wouldve changed them earlier. probably @ 60k. so id say wait 24k.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...;f=24;t=003511
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...;f=24;t=003511
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Rep Power: 812 i got my ngk v-power for $8 (box of 4). its been 5k miles and it still feels good. gonna change em anyway cause whats another $8 every oil change.
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