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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Just changed out to TR55 NGK plugs. Parts store clerk said
I may get a chk eng. warning because they are not platnum tipped, anyone had this occur?

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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Just changed out to TR55 NGK plugs. Parts store clerk said
I may get a chk eng. warning because they are not platnum tipped, anyone had this occur?

Thx
I have never had that problem(Im on my second set), and never heard of that problem. But then again I have been wrong before.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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I've been running NGK TR55's in my black car for at least four years, and I have never had a problem with them - great plugs. In fact, at Xtreme, the plugs we generally run are TR55's on the naturally aspirated mostly stock cars, and TR6's on the forced induction and higher horsepower cars....all with no problems.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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I would probably not buy from him again haha
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not heard of this issue either, same plugs here.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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The store clerk also runs 51 PSI in his tires.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Hi There;
My guess is you had the light before you changed plugs.If you have a auto zone near you have them clear the light.If parts clerks knew anything they would be techs making good money.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by robsc501
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My guess is you had the light before you changed plugs.If you have a auto zone near you have them clear the light.If parts clerks knew anything they would be techs making good money.
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READ before you post . The guy told him he might throw a code when he puts the plugs in which is . Also alot of parts stores wont clear codes anymore. I know CA wont.
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On the C5 you can clear your own codes. No need to go to a parts store.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
On the C5 you can clear your own codes. No need to go to a parts store.
Got to love the DIC

Thats not something you hear everyday

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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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I figure the guy wanted me to by Platnum tipped or something more expensive, so I just blew him off.

Glad I did it, as the stockers had a gap I could almost walk thru. At least they all read well and didn't indicate any problems.
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Never heard of that happening - I would imagine the parts store clerk has no clue about this.
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did his name tag say "Mo Ron" ?
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Originally Posted by postwhore
did his name tag say "Mo Ron" ?
Just watched that last night - hilarious!

OP, I have been ruung the TR55's for years with no issues. Relax and enjoy.
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No. I use the same plugs and no codes at all.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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I would have loved to ask him,,,How is the motor going to know the difference??? It is only going to know weather the plugs are firing or not,,simple as that!! No misfire,,no code.
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Originally Posted by 0331MARINE
Got to love the DIC

Thats not something you hear everyday
Esp. from a dude!!
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