spark plug change interval?
12-26-2005, 03:18 PM
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spark plug change interval?
I don't have a manual handy,
what is the recommended change interval for the f5dpor spark plugs?
At $15-17 each I don't want to change them before they are due. Current set have about 100k miles on them.
what is the recommended change interval for the f5dpor spark plugs?
At $15-17 each I don't want to change them before they are due. Current set have about 100k miles on them.
12-26-2005, 06:00 PM
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Try and cross to NGKs of the same temp range! $15 bucks a pop! No way!
The NGKs I use... the guy looked at me sideways. Those are lawnmower plugs he said. LOL. I said well that's fine. I guess I've got 5 lawnmowers under the hood! The plugs work great. Way better than the standard Bosch. The best part is they cost $2 each!
12-26-2005, 07:04 PM
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Good luck with that.
The 20vt is a finicky mistress. Spark plugs are not the place to save money. Plenty of AAN guys have been this route and nothing holds up the way the correct plugs do.
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12-27-2005, 05:42 AM
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already got the f5dpor plugs
I saw them in my drawer the other day and realized I've never changed my plugs.
Just for the record, the bentley says to replace the plugs at 30k intervals so I'm waaaaay over due at 100k miles. The fact that they've lasted this long must indicate something, but I'm not sure exactly what (besides, I'm lazy and cheap)
Just for the record, the bentley says to replace the plugs at 30k intervals so I'm waaaaay over due at 100k miles. The fact that they've lasted this long must indicate something, but I'm not sure exactly what (besides, I'm lazy and cheap)
12-27-2005, 08:04 AM
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At $20 a pop you can but 10 sets of el cheapos...
As a troubleshooting tool they might work out alright. Try one or two ranges colder (an 8 or 9 series). Interestingly enough the WR7 Bosh plugs I replaced with 7 series NGKs are in the same temp range as the 5 series F5dpor plugs. Appropriate since I am running in the same boost zone. I've had no trouble with these plugs at all.
It's your money. Worth a try isn't it?
It's your money. Worth a try isn't it?
12-27-2005, 08:09 AM
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Worth a try, yes.
Unless the electrode gets too hot and breaks off or something like that. If I was worried about saving a few dollars on maintenance items, I'd own a V6...or a Toyota.