Misfiring Mishap

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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Misfiring Mishap

i bought the NKG Laser Platinums bout a month ago and changed out my spark plugs myself (i think i overtightened them). then two weeks ago i seafoamed the TL, then about 3 days ago the engine light came on. i took it to the dealer and they told me that my cylinder 1 and 3 were misfiring they cleared it and it hasnt came on again.

i was wondering that can a sparkplug misfire becuz of overtightening? or do u think it could be from the seafoam and i have nothing to worry about?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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I don't think seafoam will do that to your engine. Have you taken out the plugs and took a look at them? See anything weird on 1 and 3? vs the rest?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by spatel86
i bought the NKG Laser Platinums bout a month ago and changed out my spark plugs myself (i think i overtightened them). then two weeks ago i seafoamed the TL, then about 3 days ago the engine light came on. i took it to the dealer and they told me that my cylinder 1 and 3 were misfiring they cleared it and it hasnt came on again.

i was wondering that can a sparkplug misfire becuz of overtightening? or do u think it could be from the seafoam and i have nothing to worry about?
Check the gap, if you don't have a torque wrench then tighten to 1/4 turn past contact.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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ill check them when i go home this weekend if i have time. but thanks for the advice!!!
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