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Old 07-29-2005, 01:40 PM
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Default should i change my spark plugs? 65,000 miles
i don't believe they've ever been changed before, and nothing is happening that makes me feel i should change them, but they're pretty cheap and easy to install, is this something i should do just as preventative maintenance?

also what brand/size/etc do you all recommend? just running k03 with APR software.
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I change mine every 15K because they are platinum

If you use copper plugs, you should change every 3-5K
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how much do they run?
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$11.71 ea. at sparkplugs.com, change every 20k
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Default okay, dumb question time...
changing spark plugs is pretty easy right? i've never actually done it... :/
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very easy..just don't overtorque them
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So every 30k with OEM ($5/plug) isn't sufficient? Worked for me for 147k so far
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get a plug socket, long extension, check the gap, and torque to 22 ft-lbs.
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I use the cheapest plugs they sell in autozone and change it every year. works fine so far.
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no way with every oil change.. wtf???
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