jinxeng

I was going to change out my plugs, it has 35k miles on a 2000 camaro z28. The service provider at a chrevrolet said it will last til 100k miles ? They said I had platinum plugs installed. Tey said it would cost 600 bones to change it out if need be.

Is this right ? I thought I would have to change it every 30k, 60k miles and so forth. As always, thanks.

taintedmeat

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They are platinum plugs, but the platinum disk on the plugs is probably gone. Don't pay 600 to have them changed. Spend 30 bucks on some tools if you don't already have them; universal joints and various extensions. Buy 8 plugs for under 20 dollars, and do it yourself in a few hours.

2002_B4C

word!

3.4camaro

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NGK-55 plugs

10MM deep socket

5/8" deep and rubbered spark plug socket

universal joint

1", 3", and 10" extension


and you saved $500. go you!

2001NBMZ28

$600? Advisor must be getting $10 from a service tech every time he says that, so he won't have to change any.

staringback05

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even my guy who does my major work said he only charges like 200.....certain types of plugs wil last about that long, if your not putting alot of hard runs on them

RPM WS6

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I would hate to be the guy that has to pull 100k mile plugs out of an aluminum head.

I'd change 'em. And forget the $600. That's nuts.

jinxeng

thanks for the post bros

98ws61le

600 bucks...... that is crazy..... i like the.....

acdelco 41-985 PRESET GAP .040
1", 3", and 10" extension
Double Swivel Spark Plug Socket 5/8"
offset flex head 3/8 ratchet

if you have the extra cash change all the fluids out too even with that no where near 600 bucks...he should be burned at the stake
take a read at http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm

lo_jack

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Spark plug gaps change slighlty over time under normal operation. I would not let them go 100k without at least pulling them and checking the gap at 50 or maybe every 30k.

RyanZR1SS

It took me and ONE BUDDY to do it in 45minutes. Notice I said one buddy and 45 minutes for all 8 with wires.

00formLs1

it takes me about 45min to an hour with my Lt's. i am running tr6 so i change mine every 12-15k

ws6togo

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DIY and save lots of $$.....as cheap as they are I change mine every year. Changing them every year I wont even spend $600 total

taintedmeat

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It's worth it to change them even when they don't "need it". It's a lot better than driving on them until one fouls on you, and then having to drive on 7 cylinders until you can get around to changing them.

staringback05

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just make sure youve got alot of patient if you do them yourself

00formLs1

i could never imagine how hard it would be on stock manifolds.

taintedmeat

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It's actually not all that bad. With the air tubes out of the way and a couple of coil packs moved on the pass side it's cake.