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Re: spark plugs
yeah, i have to agree with you. If you change your spark plugs every time you do your
oil, and have them gapped properly upon installation, you'll never have a problem at
all...
Sundie...
"Billy T." wrote:
> He didn't get platinum splitfires, he got OEM plugs. Screw platimun splitfires
> anyways, you could get Beru Silverstone plugs for that much. Screw Beru Silverstones,
> the OEM plugs are perfect, as is the rest of the ignition system. All taht stuff is
> snakeoil.
>
> Billy
>
> Stewart MacLund wrote:
>
> > Actually, no. Platinum split-fire are about that much. Expensive, but
> > worth it. Never a bad start, or a pre-ignition.
> >
> > Sundie...
> >
> > "Billy T." wrote:
> > >
> > > 68 bucks for spark plugs... Jesus H. Christ!!! You have been ripped off!
> > >
> > > Billy
> > > No offence meant, hope none was taken.
> > >
> > > Christopher Cooley wrote:
> > >
> > > > Just to comment - all 6 plugs can be changed without removal of any engine
> > > > componentry. Changed mine in the garage last weekend - paid $68 for 6 plugs
> > > > from the dealer - pre-gapped. Thought about aftermarket plugs, but sacked up
> > > > the cash feeling I did the right thing...
> > > >
> > > > -Chris
> > > >
> > > > Squier, Craig wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > My experience is this...
> > > > > (95 J3 GLX, Autotech SS Exhaust, K&N, Airbox mods)
> > > > > I get 21-22mpg around town with "regular" acceleration. It drops to 19-20mpg
> > > > > if I hammer it alot.
> > > > >
> > > > > On rural backroads doing 45-50 mph for a long time I will get as
> > > > > high as 30mpg. Doing 65-75 mph on the highway I get between 25 and 27,
> > > > > depending on how many passes I make and such...
> > > > >
> > > > > Gas plays a part in it. If you run that midwestern junk with that 5%
> > > > > Alcohol, you will get less mpg than running straight gas. I haven't seen a
> > > > > noticeable difference running premium or regular other than with premium
> > > > > might get a little more hp...
> > > > >
> > > > > As far as fuel economy, things to check:
> > > > > -New/Clean Fuel Filter
> > > > > -Maybe run a can of Techron through the lines to clean the valves/FI
> > > > > -Check Spark plugs (or have dealer look at) They replaced mine at 30kmi
> > > > > according to the service interval and indicated that they were in pretty bad
> > > > > shape. These are pretty expensive to have replaced at the dealer because the
> > > > > intake manifold has to come off to do the ones in back...
> > > > > -Make sure your snow screen is clear/clean and that you have a clean air
> > > > > filter, I recommend buying a K&N, comes with a 1,000,000 mile warranty and
> > > > > gives some performance benefits...
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope this all helps..
> > > > > -Cab
> >
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