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Old May 22, 2002 | 08:11 AM
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i pulled a spark plug last night to check for color, and man, it was really white. i've been running my b16 for about 6 months and haven't had any real problems with it engine wise..what would you guys suggest i do? someone recommended colder plugs..any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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If there are no glaze spots or melted parts, just white stuff...... it means your car is burning fuel efficiently.

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Old May 22, 2002 | 11:56 AM
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Default Re: need advice on lean B16 (johnd)

thanks for the reply..i've always heard that they are supposed to have a slightly tan color to them..that's why i was a little concerned..
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Old May 22, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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hey ben,
you shouldn't run it so hard all the time i have heard about you runnin around town
i pulled the plugs on my gsr swap and they are the same way
thanks
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Old May 23, 2002 | 03:21 AM
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was that you i smoked yesterday? sorry dude..

j/k haha..ok, i was just a little surprised to see the plugs that white. dude..everytime i drive by your house i see your hatch sitting out front and i want to drive it and stuff.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:57 AM
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its not much to drive believe me but it will be soon i hope
lata
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Old May 24, 2002 | 08:08 AM
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I have a tanish white on my plugs. 89 b16a
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Old May 24, 2002 | 09:27 AM
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spoonman, do you have any aftermarket fuel supply bolt ons? or is your fuel management stock?
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