how often should I change spark plugs?

jdmspoonitr · 11-08-2002, 01:10 PM

right now i have 15,000 miles. has been tracked a couple times at most. I probably need to change them, but is there anything else I need to change along with the plugs??? And secondly I think I saw a past post that recommended the stock plugs over aftermarket. Just checking. thanks for all the help guys.

Tweakmeister · 11-08-2002, 02:12 PM

I changed mine around 30k and noticed a big difference. At the very least make sure yours are gapped correctly.

I replaced mine with BERU Silverstone S3F

IntegraGSR23 · 11-08-2002, 02:26 PM

Quote:

I changed mine around 30k and noticed a big difference. At the very least make sure yours are gapped correctly.

I replaced mine with BERU Silverstone S3F

Where did you pick those up at? and how much??

Nameless RB26 · 11-08-2002, 02:32 PM

I clean my spark plugs with a high grit sandpaper, and wipe them off good with some gas.

That's only when I'm bored though. I think stock plugs should be replaced @60k miles. Platinums are about 20k I believe..

Bbasso · 11-08-2002, 03:02 PM

if your putting sand paper to the spark plug you might be sanding off the platnim finish... and also making the gap bigger...
Just use chemicals or buy new- for .99 I buy Champion RC12MC4 they last 7-10k miles and work good.

[Modified by Bbasso, 7:03 PM 11/8/2002]

Tweakmeister · 11-08-2002, 03:31 PM

I bought my Silverstones from Nology...but I've since found cheaper (I just forget where

)

I would recommend shopping around a bit.

http://www.hogens.com/car/default.ph...lugs/index.php

Dirt · 11-08-2002, 05:48 PM

everyday just like w33d

SUPERAUTOBACS · 11-08-2002, 07:39 PM

Does anyone know the benefits of using copper plugs? Any?
I remember reading a loong time ago that copper plugs perform better (in what way, i cant remember) but dont last nearly as long as platinum tipped plugs.

vtec.dc2 · 11-08-2002, 11:14 PM

stock plugs is all i use.. - with stock ecu its easy to run healthy to 40K miles, but good idea to have them checked at least every 30K... with aftermarket ecu/ignition/changed timing - its a good idea to cut it down to 10-15K..

also check dist. rotor - make sure its not fried or anything.. -

maybe distribur cap - should be fine at 15K

Teepo · 11-09-2002, 06:26 PM

NGK #2380 ......7 platinums baby

11-08-2002, 01:10 PM	#1
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Nameless RB26 Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: WA Posts: 4,797 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how often should I change spark plugs? (IntegraGSR23) I clean my spark plugs with a high grit sandpaper, and wipe them off good with some gas. That's only when I'm bored though. I think stock plugs should be replaced @60k miles. Platinums are about 20k I believe.. __________________ 89' 240sx

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Bbasso Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 18,262 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how often should I change spark plugs? (Nameless) if your putting sand paper to the spark plug you might be sanding off the platnim finish... and also making the gap bigger... Just use chemicals or buy new- for .99 I buy Champion RC12MC4 they last 7-10k miles and work good. [Modified by Bbasso, 7:03 PM 11/8/2002]

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Tweakmeister Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgewater, MD / La Jolla, CA Posts: 7,536 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how often should I change spark plugs? (jdmspoonitr) I changed mine around 30k and noticed a big difference. At the very least make sure yours are gapped correctly. I replaced mine with BERU Silverstone S3F __________________ Hogen's [Import Parts] (closed) '99 SSBP GS-R SOLD // '08 Infiniti FX35 Colossians 2:8

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SUPERAUTOBACS Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chiba city, Japan / Vancouver, BC Posts: 477 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how often should I change spark plugs? (BrewCityR) Does anyone know the benefits of using copper plugs? Any? I remember reading a loong time ago that copper plugs perform better (in what way, i cant remember) but dont last nearly as long as platinum tipped plugs.

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vtec.dc2 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 6,112 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: how often should I change spark plugs? (jdmspoonitr) stock plugs is all i use.. - with stock ecu its easy to run healthy to 40K miles, but good idea to have them checked at least every 30K... with aftermarket ecu/ignition/changed timing - its a good idea to cut it down to 10-15K.. also check dist. rotor - make sure its not fried or anything.. - maybe distribur cap - should be fine at 15K __________________ R Less http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif

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