•  
    Results 1 to 7 of 7

    Thread: Spark Plugs, Is It Time For New Ones?

    1. #1
      What's wrong with my car? Raleigh St. Clair's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2016
      Location
      FL
      Posts
      23
      Thanks
      1
      Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

      Spark Plugs, Is It Time For New Ones?

      My car just ticked over 70,000 miles recently, the plug wires went bad after the valve cover gasket leak… I was told by my shop that the plugs looked good. That being said, wouldn't they still likely need replacing soon regardless of how they look? I mean at least from a standpoint of top performance/mileage anyways… thoughts?



    2. #2
      Almost time to do my timing belt
      Join Date
      Aug 2012
      Location
      Northeast
      Posts
      1,409
      Thanks
      3
      Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts
      Can't think of a reason to doubt what they said, and IMO it's indicative of an honest and reliable shop.

    3. #3
      What's wrong with my car? Raleigh St. Clair's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2016
      Location
      FL
      Posts
      23
      Thanks
      1
      Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
      They are 100% honest shop, the mechanics are paid hourly and NOT on commission whatsoever. That being said, I just looked at the manual and it recommends changing plugs and wires at 60,000, citing as 'Emission Control Service"… does this lead to drop in MPG?

    4. #4
      Almost time to do my timing belt
      Join Date
      Aug 2012
      Location
      Northeast
      Posts
      1,409
      Thanks
      3
      Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts
      Well, I wasn't expecting that the plugs had never been changed at all, so yes you should go ahead and replace them now.

    5. #5
      What's wrong with my car? Raleigh St. Clair's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2016
      Location
      FL
      Posts
      23
      Thanks
      1
      Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
      I honestly have no idea whether they have or not, as I bought the car from a Chevrolet dealership at 62,500 mileage. My guess would be no, seeing as most people tend to ignore maintenance and I can't see the dealer doing maintenance before selling a trade-in.

    6. #6
      Almost time to do my timing belt
      Join Date
      Aug 2012
      Location
      Northeast
      Posts
      1,409
      Thanks
      3
      Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts
      Fortunately we're not talking about a big expense here. No need to worry speculating - just throw in a set of NGK (or similar) copper plugs and be done with it for a few years.

    7. #7
      What's wrong with my car? Raleigh St. Clair's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2016
      Location
      FL
      Posts
      23
      Thanks
      1
      Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
      That's what I'm thinking, thanks.





    Similar Threads

    1. spark plugs
      By cam68 in forum Troubleshooting and Maintenance
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 01-12-2015, 12:29 PM
    2. oil on spark plugs
      By mralx152 in forum Engine & Drivetrain
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 09-23-2013, 09:34 PM
    3. Oil on Spark Plugs
      By Lars in forum Troubleshooting and Maintenance
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 02-16-2013, 08:32 PM
    4. Spark plugs - don't do this.
      By thebluelightbulb in forum Engine & Drivetrain
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 09-01-2011, 03:45 AM
    5. oil on spark plugs
      By mpmohr in forum Engine & Drivetrain
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 03-27-2008, 08:46 AM

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •