Spark Plug Question ????????????/
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Melting Slicks
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Spark Plug Question ????????????/
I was just checking my plugs, they look OK, but are a little rusted on the outside. I was wondering if they lose any performance with age. They have been in the car for about 4 years and have about 3000 miles on them. They are AC Delco plugs.
I was also thinking about replacing them with one of the other brands, like split fire or Bosch Platinum plugs, is there any benifit to these plugs or should I just stay with AC Delco. Thanks for any comments. :seeya
I was also thinking about replacing them with one of the other brands, like split fire or Bosch Platinum plugs, is there any benifit to these plugs or should I just stay with AC Delco. Thanks for any comments. :seeya
Racer
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From: KS
Re: Spark Plug Question ????????????/ (Richard Cooper)
Don't worry about external rust on the plugs. If the electrodes are relatively clean and gapped correctly, 3k miles isn't much at all. If the engine's stock, you can run virtually any OEM or aftermarket plug w/o a problem. Personally, I switched to Bosch platinums because I don't plan on driving over 6k mi/yr or significantly modifying the engine, and the plugs can be a hassle to change...
Don't forget to put some anti-seize on the plug threads before installation...
Don't forget to put some anti-seize on the plug threads before installation...
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Re: Spark Plug Question ????????????/ (Master Ho)
Be careful running platinums. Rule-of-thumb is run what your car calls for. Non-platinum car's can have issuses using platinums. The heat ranges are a little different. Most pros say to keep what it calls for...I'm sure others will give their opinions...
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Spark Plug Question ????????????/ (Richard Cooper)
MVFTW,
My wife comes from Massapequa, she lived on Wyngate drive. Its off Hicksville Road.
I did not have a vette when I lived on Long Island. We have been living in New Paltz for 18 years now. If you ever head up this way drop us an e-mail we can get together. :seeya
My wife comes from Massapequa, she lived on Wyngate drive. Its off Hicksville Road.
I did not have a vette when I lived on Long Island. We have been living in New Paltz for 18 years now. If you ever head up this way drop us an e-mail we can get together. :seeya
