*sigh* .... I know exactly what you mean buddy ...

 

30k REALLY? Damn. my wife has about that much on her car so I need to take a look at them.

What about the coils? Should I replace them at the same time?



How much of a pain to get to all of the plugs?

I have access to a lift so that should help.

 

I just checked my 4 plugs, and they aren't gapped correctly I think, but not sure.

How do I gap these plugs... as the lip doesnt allow me to have the direct measurement between the electrod and the tip.

Im no expert, so not comments about ignorance here.

Usually on the plugs Ive gapped before, there was nothing surrounding the electrod and tip.

 

Google FTW

"Instructions


Step 1:
Remove the spark plug wires. Use a socket wrench to remove the spark plugs from their chambers.

Step 2:
Clean the spark plug if you are not replacing it with a new one. Remove all dirt and debris from the spark plug.

Step 3:
Check the owner's manual for your car (or any appliance with spark plugs) to find out the recommended gap setting.

Step 4:
Use a gap tool to check the gap of the spark plug. Slip the tool between the ground electrode and center electrode. The gap tool should fit snugly at the recommended gap width indicated on the tool.

Step 5:
Push the tool between the electrodes a few times to ensure proper gap. If the gap is too wide, push the ground electrode firmly against a flat surface to narrow the gap and then check again with the gap tool.

Step 6:
Repeat Step 5 as necessary until you reach the correct gap. Reseat the spark plug and reattach the spark plug wires."

 

yes and exactly what I would do on a normal car with standard plugs.

I just have never dealt with a plug with a recessed electrode.

I just found out you need a wire feeler gauge, not I have to figure out how to use one properly.

 

Go buy one and figure it out

 

Easiest way by far is to just pull the drivers side wheel, take one little rubber flap off(two of those push pin things hold it on) and you'll be looking right at the plugs.

Dave

 

If you get one, it will be apparent how to use it.

Over the years I now have collected four different types.

 

I just got a gapping tool today. cost 99 cents

 

We get rapped in canada.

Even the slide coin tool is 2.99$

 

Thanks Dave.

 

Dropped the car off at the dealership and they said they plugs need to be swapped at 35k. Of course my car is at 35k and they want $295 to swap the plugs.

CRH,

I sent you a PM to buy a set of plugs

 

Skip the plug swap service and I'll get you some at that $80 shipped price I have. They are shipped to me in a strange way so I need to organize them into pairs of 7s and 9s then ship them out myself to your place.

 

Sweet! CC/paypal standing by

 

Yeah I would probably be up for this as well, if you include some sort of instructions, I know I need to take the drivers side front tire off, but unsure of order, etc. Thanks

 

Advance Auto Parts...$20 each had them for me the next day, and you can get a gapping tool for basically nothing there also.

 

Yeah, if you can get the same price from Advance on a regular basis, I would suggest you go for that. I am pretty much offering a price that doesn't allow me to make any money anyway, and I am doing the $80 price as a favor to you guys.

 

I live in Kansas and just ordered the plugs from Advanced Auto for $19.88 each. Leading and trailing were the same price. After taxes it was $85 and they'll be arriving tomorrow.

Can't beat that price for that turnaround if you ask me!

 

Was that shipped? I will place my order with them soon.

 

No need to ship, its a store like Pep boys.

However they are mostly in the east and Midwest not sure if they have sales points in Oregon.

 

Well this sucks. I just checked the advance auto parts web site and it was $31.99 for the plugs for my zipcode. I entered a zip code for kansas and the price dropped to $19.88.

 

yeah on the website it does that, its messed up.

I put 2 zip codes in, one next to each other in Aurora, CO and the price changed.

Check if there is a sales point in your city. If there is, just go to the counter, they usually get them in 1-3 days.

(edit)

Ack just checked, no stores in Oregon sorry mate.

http://advanceauto.know-where.com/advance-auto-parts/

Order them from Charles.

 

I guess you guys just gave me a new marketing angle; no BS pricing. $80 shipped. Period. I can also get the colder plugs for you boosted guys.

 

Apparently they front end to several auto parts stores with one or two of them being local to me. Unfortunately they all charge the same price. I sent them an email asking if the web site is correct.

Charles,

I may need you to hook a rotary brother up!

 

That's why I am here, Sir!