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Old 12-09-2009, 10:48 PM
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So this is why I was getting 9 mpg
Luckily the b2b warranty covered it. Also got some redline MT-90 mmmmm



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you got spark plugs covered under factory warranty? did your car go in flooded?
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those things were shot to ****
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Old 12-09-2009, 10:58 PM
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Resized, Umm it was a dealer B2B, I bought the car 12 days ago. The last owner either ran some shitty octane or they flooded it before selling it to me.
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lol what a troll
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lol what a troll
How so?
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Those plugs look like every plug I have ever pulled out of an 8.
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^ wtf...?
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How so?
idk im just getting my post count up... no useful threads to post in lately
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^ troll
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^ wtf...?
Yes I have changed a few local members plugs and my own twice and they all looked like that. Plugs do not live long in our cars. It's bullshit that the coils and plugs are often not covered under the B2B warranty.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMLrA_0O5I



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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yes I have changed a few local members plugs and my own twice and they all looked like that. Plugs do not live long in our cars. It's bullshit that the coils and plugs are often not covered under the B2B warranty.

Oh, I see what you mean. Yeah, the local dealer is a good one.
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Old 12-09-2009, 11:23 PM
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they all look like that after some 20,000 miles.. nothing spectacular..
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Ouch Ouch Ears hurting - KILL IT! KILL IT!
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changing out the plugs is something you should be prepared to do at every 20k if not sooner
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Strong user name to problem correlation.
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yup done a few myself and look pretty similar
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Make sure they change the plug wires and check the coils. 2 of the plugs have discolored ends indicating a poor connection. That can stress the coils.
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Old 12-10-2009, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by chino0314
lol what a troll
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How so?
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idk im just getting my post count up... no useful threads to post in lately
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^ troll
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lol chino taking it to a whole new level
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yup nothing weird here just some old spark plugs,i changed mine like 50k ago,with some Tenso racing spark plugs so far they've been great
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haha I actually watched all 3 1/2 minutes of that troll video
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