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Old 08-05-2009, 02:09 AM
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Changing Spark Plugs ( Didnt change all )

so i changed my own spark plugs, and ive changed 5 Out of 6 Plugs... because i didnt have enough time to finish the LAST one which was the REAR LEFT one. would this cause any problems, ive been driving my car for about a month or more now, and still havent changed the last spark plug..because i dont have enough time on my hands, i was wondering if this would ruin the rest of the plugs, or would it affect anything.... and what would be the problems. . and i havent been noticing anything unusual thats why i didnt bother yet.
Old 08-05-2009, 05:28 AM
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No problem, just change it when you get a chance.
Old 08-05-2009, 06:21 AM
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IMO that is just pure lazyness!! I mean come on 5 of 6 spark plugs really... You had time to open this thread at 3:09Am but state that you haven't had enough time on your hands for a month

Your car hates you for that and when you need her the most...shes gonna say F u wheres my spark plug biatttch
Old 08-05-2009, 06:44 AM
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Alright i lied, it is LAZINESS.. because i had a hard time doing the rest of the plugs at the time, im to lazy to do the last one LOL
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What was so hard about the rear plugs?
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Originally Posted by LoveMyTL-S
What was so hard about the rear plugs?
You heard it from the horses mouth it's pure laziness, everything is hard when you are lazy. If he/she had time to do 5 he sure as hell could done the last one. That's like buying 3 brand new rims and leaving the 4th stock. come on man do the right thing and redeem yourself
Old 08-05-2009, 08:54 AM
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I had the pleasure of changing my spark plugs last year with a set of Denso Iridiums. I found the best thing to do is remove the strut tower brace before attempting to do the rear set. Also, don't forget to put a little Di-electric grease on the plug and some anti seize on the threads. That way, they will come off without a hitch next time you swap them out.
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Took me about 25min to do mine lol. My plugs were stuck in there though the previous owner decided not to change them. Anyway its a simple process and as mentioned removing the strut bar makes life a lot easier. Usually I do the backs first then I do the front lol.
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technically the plugs not due till 105, so hard to blame the last owner for not changing them
reality says change them at 60-70k miles and enjoy better performance and mileage
Use NGK Iridium
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I got my car at the 110 mark. It was a lil overdue.
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Does anyone change the spark plug wires at 105k, also? Why or why not and with what possible brands? What's the difference between Denso and NGK iridium(s)?
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Originally Posted by TL Peak N
Does anyone change the spark plug wires at 105k, also? Why or why not and with what possible brands? What's the difference between Denso and NGK iridium(s)?
We have coil on plug systems...no wires.
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