Do I have to change my spark plugs at 100K miles?
While some spark plugs could last to 100,000 miles theoretically, it’s important to remember that plugs that have been installed at around 80,000 miles are already around four-fifths worn out. It’s absolutely essential that your spark plugs are in good working order at all times.
Is it bad to change spark plugs after 100, 000 miles?
100,000 mile spark plug changes = another bad idea from auto engineers. Yeah, you save the cost of one spark plug change (vs. a 50k interval) but risk ruining your cylinder heads when you try to pull the original plugs at 100K+ miles. I recently changed my Odyssey spark plugs after 100,000 miles and they were still in great shape.
How many miles are on Honda Odyssey spark plugs?
A friend of mine has a Honda Odyssey with “100,000 mile” spark plugs. As anyone can guess, the van has 120,000 miles on it and the plugs have never been touched. How might one remove them without risk of damage. I thought of spritzing a little PB Baster penetrating lube into the wells and letting it sit for a while.
Can a spark plug seize in a V-8?
Aside from certain Ford V-8 engines, spark plug seizing and head damage is a statistical improbability that you shouldn’t even consider. Many Fords come equipped with 100K mile platinum plugs. Changing them is seldom a problem…Today, most spark-plugs use a tapered seat which forms a perfect seal.
What should I do to loosen spark plugs?
The only way to find out what will happen is to try to remove them. Penetrating oil applied a day or two in advance will help with potential success in removing the spark plugs. Also, you do not want to try to loosen them when then engine is hot unless you are a member of the extra-work-is-fun club.
100,000 mile spark plug changes = another bad idea from auto engineers. Yeah, you save the cost of one spark plug change (vs. a 50k interval) but risk ruining your cylinder heads when you try to pull the original plugs at 100K+ miles. I recently changed my Odyssey spark plugs after 100,000 miles and they were still in great shape.
A friend of mine has a Honda Odyssey with “100,000 mile” spark plugs. As anyone can guess, the van has 120,000 miles on it and the plugs have never been touched. How might one remove them without risk of damage. I thought of spritzing a little PB Baster penetrating lube into the wells and letting it sit for a while.
Aside from certain Ford V-8 engines, spark plug seizing and head damage is a statistical improbability that you shouldn’t even consider. Many Fords come equipped with 100K mile platinum plugs. Changing them is seldom a problem…Today, most spark-plugs use a tapered seat which forms a perfect seal.
When to change spark plugs on 2005 accord?
100k miles, Should I change my Spark Plugs? I have a 2005 Accord V6 Hybrid with 200k miles, according to maintenance records, the plugs were last changed at around 100k miles. It uses those Iridium type spark plugs that supposed to last 100k miles.