While I was doing my exhaust swap I thought it would be a good time to change the Plugs and Wires. The porcelain part of the plugs has a Red color to it. I have never seen this before, anyone have any ideas what might have caused this? These are the stock plugs that came in the car from the factory.

 

additives in the fuel or some you added, but that's what it's from

 

I've been using Pure gas and adding Techron. I've used a lot of different brands of gasoline and many types of additives in my time but have never seen this not even when I used to burn Exxon and it is kinds red gas.

 

Well then, I guess I'm wrong

Exxon is oxygenated gas, never heard it called 'red' gas

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Signs

Normal: When the engine is running the way it should, normal-reading plugs will look pretty much the same way they did when they were new and first screwed into the engine block.


Normal, but with red coating: The red coating is a result of the additives in lower-quality unleaded fuel and will be visible on the plug's ceramic insulation. The red coating is not an indication of any engine problems.


Fuel Fouled: Fuel-fouled plugs may have a shiny coating on the tip and side electrode and indicate a too-rich fuel mixture, ignition problems or a plug heat range that's set too low. First, check to make sure your spark plugs have a heat range that is compatible with your engine (especially if you've made performance modifications). This information is available in your vehicle's owner's manual. To resolve the too-rich fuel mixture, have the fuel injection (or carburetor) adjusted to correct the air/fuel mix.


Detonation Damage: This plug condition indicates that your engine timing is off and you probably need a tune-up. Another possibility is that the gasoline you're using does not have a high enough octane rating. Again, check the owner's manual to verify the manufacturer's recommendation on octane level.


Worn Plug: This is an easy fix: replace the plug. This one has been used far beyond its service life. Most plug manufacturers indicate the recommended service life on the packaging.


Carbon Fouled: If your plug tip and side electrode are blackened, they have been running with too much fuel (or possibly too cool from a stuck-open thermostat). Other sources of the problem may include bad wiring, leaking injectors, or in some cases the vehicle has been driven at too slow a speed for extended periods of time. The combustion process is not being allowed to have its natural burning-off, or cleaning, effect.


Pre-Ignition: The plug will reveal that the side electrode has been burned away from running too hot. The plug is firing too soon or not enough fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture-there isn't enough fuel in the combustion chamber for a sound combustion event. Check your fuel injection and timing. Take quick action, because a plug in this condition is just short of falling completely apart.


Oil Ash Fouled: Engine oil is getting to your plugs, from worn piston rings or valve guides/seals. Get to your mechanic, now.


Mechanical Damage: A mechanically damaged plug will look as if it's been beaten to death by its piston, an indication that it extended too far down into the combustion chamber.


The two most common spark plug problems are hot fouling and cold fouling. The "too hot" category includes the pre-ignition and detonation damage. Some performance improvements may be the cause for this type of plug damage. If your vehicle has performance upgrades such as a high-output coil, ignition, exhaust or cams, these can alter the engine's recommended plug heat range and you should consider using a spark plug with a heat range lower than the manufacturer's recommendations.


A few of the symptoms indicated by your spark plugs have simple fixes, while others require the hands and expertise of a qualified mechanic. Either way, the main advantage to checking out your spark plugs is for a quick diagnostic tool that gives you a fairly good idea of how well your engine is performing.


Resource

SplitFire, www.splitfire.com

 

[QUOTE=glenB;1586998400]Well then, I guess I'm wrong

Exxon is oxygenated gas, never heard it called 'red' gas

I never said that you were wrong...don't be so sensitive. If you pour some Exxon gasoline in a clear glass it looks red, that's all not complicated nor technical. peace brother.

 

[QUOTE=ls1121;1586998620]Looks like you need to go back to the Exxon. You have to be careful with some gas stations. I've had problems in my daily driver from going to a station that didn't sell top tier fuel.