Spark plugs
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30k REALLY? Damn. my wife has about that much on her car so I need to take a look at them.
What about the coils? Should I replace them at the same time?
How much of a pain to get to all of the plugs?
I have access to a lift so that should help.
What about the coils? Should I replace them at the same time?
How much of a pain to get to all of the plugs?
I have access to a lift so that should help.
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I just checked my 4 plugs, and they aren't gapped correctly I think, but not sure.
How do I gap these plugs... as the lip doesnt allow me to have the direct measurement between the electrod and the tip.
Im no expert, so not comments about ignorance here.
Usually on the plugs Ive gapped before, there was nothing surrounding the electrod and tip.
How do I gap these plugs... as the lip doesnt allow me to have the direct measurement between the electrod and the tip.
Im no expert, so not comments about ignorance here.
Usually on the plugs Ive gapped before, there was nothing surrounding the electrod and tip.
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"Instructions
Step 1:
Remove the spark plug wires. Use a socket wrench to remove the spark plugs from their chambers.
Step 2:
Clean the spark plug if you are not replacing it with a new one. Remove all dirt and debris from the spark plug.
Step 3:
Check the owner's manual for your car (or any appliance with spark plugs) to find out the recommended gap setting.
Step 4:
Use a gap tool to check the gap of the spark plug. Slip the tool between the ground electrode and center electrode. The gap tool should fit snugly at the recommended gap width indicated on the tool.
Step 5:
Push the tool between the electrodes a few times to ensure proper gap. If the gap is too wide, push the ground electrode firmly against a flat surface to narrow the gap and then check again with the gap tool.
Step 6:
Repeat Step 5 as necessary until you reach the correct gap. Reseat the spark plug and reattach the spark plug wires."
"Instructions
Step 1:
Remove the spark plug wires. Use a socket wrench to remove the spark plugs from their chambers.
Step 2:
Clean the spark plug if you are not replacing it with a new one. Remove all dirt and debris from the spark plug.
Step 3:
Check the owner's manual for your car (or any appliance with spark plugs) to find out the recommended gap setting.
Step 4:
Use a gap tool to check the gap of the spark plug. Slip the tool between the ground electrode and center electrode. The gap tool should fit snugly at the recommended gap width indicated on the tool.
Step 5:
Push the tool between the electrodes a few times to ensure proper gap. If the gap is too wide, push the ground electrode firmly against a flat surface to narrow the gap and then check again with the gap tool.
Step 6:
Repeat Step 5 as necessary until you reach the correct gap. Reseat the spark plug and reattach the spark plug wires."
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yes and exactly what I would do on a normal car with standard plugs.
I just have never dealt with a plug with a recessed electrode.
I just found out you need a wire feeler gauge, not I have to figure out how to use one properly.
I just have never dealt with a plug with a recessed electrode.
I just found out you need a wire feeler gauge, not I have to figure out how to use one properly.
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Skip the plug swap service and I'll get you some at that $80 shipped price I have. They are shipped to me in a strange way so I need to organize them into pairs of 7s and 9s then ship them out myself to your place.
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Yeah I would probably be up for this as well, if you include some sort of instructions, I know I need to take the drivers side front tire off, but unsure of order, etc. Thanks
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Yeah, if you can get the same price from Advance on a regular basis, I would suggest you go for that. I am pretty much offering a price that doesn't allow me to make any money anyway, and I am doing the $80 price as a favor to you guys.
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I live in Kansas and just ordered the plugs from Advanced Auto for $19.88 each. Leading and trailing were the same price. After taxes it was $85 and they'll be arriving tomorrow.
Can't beat that price for that turnaround if you ask me!
Can't beat that price for that turnaround if you ask me!
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yeah on the website it does that, its messed up.
I put 2 zip codes in, one next to each other in Aurora, CO and the price changed.
Check if there is a sales point in your city. If there is, just go to the counter, they usually get them in 1-3 days.
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Ack just checked, no stores in Oregon sorry mate.
http://advanceauto.know-where.com/advance-auto-parts/
Order them from Charles.
I put 2 zip codes in, one next to each other in Aurora, CO and the price changed.
Check if there is a sales point in your city. If there is, just go to the counter, they usually get them in 1-3 days.
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Ack just checked, no stores in Oregon sorry mate.
http://advanceauto.know-where.com/advance-auto-parts/
Order them from Charles.