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Old 03-13-2006, 12:41 AM
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I just bought a 98 Formula about a month ago now. Wow cant believe its already been a month Anyway the manual says to change the plugs every 100K miles. Its running well. Should I change the plugs and wires anyway?
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I just bought a 98 Formula about a month ago now. Wow cant believe its already been a month Anyway the manual says to change the plugs every 100K miles. Its running well. It has 63K miles on it. Should I change the plugs and wires anyway?
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I would change the plugs out but the wires will be fine for a while
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Ok Ill do that when I change my belts cause they are starting to crack and occasionally squeal like the GT's that I smoke.
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id say yes..for the fact it wont hurt and thats about stock life for plugs...or so ive been told
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what kind of plugs do you use
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I just bought the car so I dont know what it currently in there. But Im going to put NGK TR55s on.
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NGK's
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If you want the best spark plugs, here is the answer. Check this out. http://www.briskusa.com/advantages.htm#shape




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