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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Spark plug question from a noob

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im considering changing my coils, plugs and wires and come across some very usefull diy's, but this concept of trailing and leading plugs just confuses me?

ive purchased 4 iridium plugs online, but now im unsure if there are specific plugs for the leading or trailing plugs

can someone help clarify this concept of leading and trailing plugs?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Yes, there are two specific plugs for each...When you ordered them, did you specify you wanted 2 of each?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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If so, the bottom of the box should have an L or T...When you install them, there are little T and L marks embedded by each insert.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Plug number ends in either L or T

L goes on the bottom (Lower)

T goes on top (Top)

...easy to remember, right?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Make sure you identify the plugs by the markings on the plugs, not just what the box says. Plugs sometimes wind up in the wrong boxes.

Ken
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Access through the front drivers-side wheel well. Change one at a time, so you don't get confused(Marked with T or L).
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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yes its "hole" specific. top is trailing, bottom is leading. plugs are d8ffernt between the 2.

Why? dont think u will be interested to know. just follow the rules.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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thanks for all the help.
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