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Old 06-17-2008, 01:49 AM
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hey guys does this plug look bad to you guys?
they are not from my camaro they are from my benz.
they are suposed to be good untill 100k but as we all know they dont last that long. the cars service indicator is calling for a new set of plugs at 71k miles and im going to be doing the swap in a few days but im just wondering if they look done for. thanks guys.
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:16 AM
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look at the ginormous gap! yes replace them and feel performance
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Looks like you were running a little lean. If that's white I see anyway...the picture isn't the best haha
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Either way they don't look fresh
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X2 on replacing them. I use TR55s gapped at .055
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yeah need to be replaced for sure.
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First, why are you taking pictures of spark plugs in your bathroom?

I took the picture and increased the contrast for a better look. It doesn't look that bad, but if the center electrode (where the arrow is pointing) is rounded off as it appears to be in the pic, then the plugs need to be replaced.

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Originally Posted by blkbird
X2 on replacing them. I use TR55s gapped at .055
I may be wrong but i think thats too big a gap.

I thought i'd seen people here put a .040 gap if not a .045 gap




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