New Spark Plugs Installed
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New Spark Plugs Installed
I finally decided to change the plugs in my 98 Max . I replaced them with NGK Iridium IXs ($7/plug at Autozone) and so far they seem to be doing well. Just did them today. I pulled the old plugs and they seem to have all been wore down the same and discolored the same.
Since buying the car, I have not replaced them...so I decided to do it...just on a wimm. I bought the car with 103k and now has 171k...figured it was due. Yeah, sightly OVERdue. The only reason why is I wasn't really sure how to replace them and finally I said, "F*** it, I am just going to figure it out."
When I was reading how to perform the replacement that peeps were having issues with them, I wasn't sure why. The job wasn't bad; just remember to take your time removing the coil pack screws and not to drop them. Total time to do....30 minutes.
I was researching this topic and the only reason why I chose the NGKs is because it seems there are a lot of .orgers that hate Bosch or any other plug for their Max.
In all my other cars, I used Bosch and had no issues. I know it says to use NGK plugs in the manual, but don't all of the plugs on the market require to meet a manufaucturer's spec.?
What does everyone think about my plug choice and what issues have you had with the NGK Iridium IX plugs? Were these plugs a good decision?
Since buying the car, I have not replaced them...so I decided to do it...just on a wimm. I bought the car with 103k and now has 171k...figured it was due. Yeah, sightly OVERdue. The only reason why is I wasn't really sure how to replace them and finally I said, "F*** it, I am just going to figure it out."
When I was reading how to perform the replacement that peeps were having issues with them, I wasn't sure why. The job wasn't bad; just remember to take your time removing the coil pack screws and not to drop them. Total time to do....30 minutes.
I was researching this topic and the only reason why I chose the NGKs is because it seems there are a lot of .orgers that hate Bosch or any other plug for their Max.
In all my other cars, I used Bosch and had no issues. I know it says to use NGK plugs in the manual, but don't all of the plugs on the market require to meet a manufaucturer's spec.?
What does everyone think about my plug choice and what issues have you had with the NGK Iridium IX plugs? Were these plugs a good decision?
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The only reason why it took me 30 was because I dropped my 8mm socket and extension onto the passanger a-arm. Took me 10 minutes alone to get it out of there....oh yeah, I had no way of jacking up the car. Had to turn the wheel as far right as possible.
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So far, I have had a tone difference in my exhaust; it seemed to have gotten a little more throaty. I did notice that I lost some of my jerkyness and hesitatation when starting off at stops. It seems the car responds better when at higher rpm too.
I am going to keep track of my gas mileage for a while and see what changes in this department. I was reading some peeps have noticed a mpg or 2 improvement with the Iridiums, but I need to see for myself.
I am going to keep track of my gas mileage for a while and see what changes in this department. I was reading some peeps have noticed a mpg or 2 improvement with the Iridiums, but I need to see for myself.
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