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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Default Spark plugs + Wires?

I got a 03' TL Type-S with 73k miles.

I keep reading about tranny problems, but my car shifts great. I do not use the SS alot less though... don't want to create a tranny problem, lol.

I bought my car at 50k and I don't know if the spark plug + wire has ever been changed.

Should I change the spark plugs? What about the wires? Anybody know if you're suppose to change spark plug wires with every spark plug replacement?

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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The factory wires almost never fail. (sure you don't have coil on plug?) Honda doesn't recommend changing the spark plugs until timing belt time (105K)
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Thanks, that helps alot.

My goal is to get better gas mileage. Im currently at 22mpg, my car is bone stock. Would a intake help? I'm considering an AEM intake I see online for $250.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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If you're getting real world 22mpg avg you're doing pretty good. I think replacing your right foot with a lightweight model would get better results than a intake would. How long would it take for you to make up 250$ spent on that intake IF it made a difference?
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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LOL... Good point. I get a little anxious about intakes just because I like the sound, but it'll probably make me drive "faster" and defeat the purpose.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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get ur foot out of the throttle.....I average 25 with an 02 cls (heaver than a TL) Car is DIS so there are no plug wires just a coil on top of each plug. Plugs are not due til 105K.

I never go above 3K on the tach
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