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How long do spark plugs last?
How long spark plugs last depends on the brand of spark plug and the condition of the car. In a well maintained car, some spark plugs will last from 3 to 7 years.
How long do iridium spark plugs last?
iridium plugs are made to last 100,000 miles
Must you use the original platinum type of spark plugs in your 1997 Pontiac Bonneville?
Because spark plugs on many newer cars are so hard to get at you want them to last as long as possible. You can replace them with standard plugs but if they only last half as long, the labor involved makes that a poor value. I would stick to the platinum plugs. I hope this helps you. Mark Having researched Iridium spark plugs and installed sets in two Gm vehicles I highly recomend using them AC 41-101 is probably the correct one for your vehicle
How long should spark plugs last in new Chevy trucks?
They should last 100,000 miles.
What spark plugs are used in 1991 gm safari use?
Use AC / Delco Platinum or Iridium long life spark plugs & use a "anti-seize" compound on the threads on installation. Best of luck!
Does putting platinum spark plugs in a 1989 ford tempo cause any running problems?
NO. As long as you install the correct size plug and gap it properly.
Where are the spark plugs on a 1999 grand marquis ls?
look on the very top of the motor and you will see a long rail them are the spark injectors for your spark plugs. pull them injectors out and you will see your spark plugs.
How do you fix a random mifire on a 97 Chevy 1500?
generally, a tune-up is required,,, replace spark plugs,wires,cap & rotor,,, and use platinum plugs.. It really does make a difference in these engines, as well as the platinums will last ALOT longer and deliver better performance and mileage,, hence pay for themselves in the long run,
How do you replace the spark plugs in a 2002 Kia Optima 2.7 v6?
The platinum plugs have long life. Suggested 60,000 or when check engine light may come on. The two on the sides are accessable. The others you need to remove the manifold. DH
Do bad spark plugs have to do with charging the alternator?
Spark Plugs do not affect your alternator. As long as your engine is running then it should be charging unless your alternator is bad
What would cause a 1995 Old Aurora to seem to skip when accelerating to go up a hill and to surge or buck forward when stopped at a light?
Common possibilities: Spark Plugs & Plug Wires. If plugs/wires have more than 80,000 miles on them, consider replacing them.Warning!... use only GM supplied AC-Delco spark plugs. The 32-Valve Northstar engine is very particular about the special dual-tip, dual platinum spark plugs they were designed with.Yes, they're expensive (about $6 each from local autoparts stores), but they last a long time which offsets the price. I replaced mine at 100k, and they were just beginning to act up.Any others will MOST LIKELY result in misfires (like you're experiencing now), reduced gas mileage, and short life.Plug wires can be upgraded with high-performance 8mm helical core wires, but stick with top-grade Bosch or Borg-Warner Select wires. Factory wires are always a safe-bet, but 'can' begin to degrade after 50k miles in high-heat conditions.Side note: As with many late model cars, these cars use half as many ignition coils as there are spark plugs... in a system called Waste Spark ignition, where a single coil fires 2 (opposing) spark plugs. If one spark plug wire is bad, you actually lose full spark power on TWO spark plugs, as they are connected in series. (This is why an engine can begin to run so poorly when just one spark plug wire goes bad, especially on 6-cylinder engines!)This also means that half of your spark plugs are sparking from center-to-ground (normal), and the other half are sparking from ground-to-center (abnormal). This requires that the "Platinum" spark plugs have platinum on both the ground electrodes, as well as the center electrode so that they last as long in either position.Bosch platinum spark plugs are notorious for not working well in waste-spark ignitions, as they (at least, in the past) have not had platinum on their ground electrodes. Half of your plugs would be fine, half would go bad... quickly.AnswerCould also be, and likely, the plenuem backfire relieve door seal leaking. See the response in regards to reasons other then sparg plugs and wires for missing. ANOTHER POSSIBILITY: Idle Speed Sensor/Selenoid. Does this happen when the AC is on?? I love your car, it might have been the most beautifull American car of the last 25 years. Its a shame about Olds demise.....I had the same symptoms. I changed the plugs & wires nothing different. It ended up having a bad ignition coil.
How do you change the spark plugs on a 1997 gmc safari?
you have to through the wheel wells to ge to spark plugs. use a long extenison and a spark scocket with a sweival built on to it. good lock
