T Tzar177 Member Contributor Jan 22, 2007 #1 should plugs be this dirty and oily after only 2000-3000 miles? Attachments plug.webp 115.5 KB · Views: 258
B B1GHAM Member : 03.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Laser Blue Mica #2729 Jan 22, 2007 #2 that sparkplug actually looks very clean. theres no buildup rust or colored residue. Keep in mind that a LITTLE bit of dirt is normal, as you are technically setting off mini controlled explosions in the combustion chamber.
that sparkplug actually looks very clean. theres no buildup rust or colored residue. Keep in mind that a LITTLE bit of dirt is normal, as you are technically setting off mini controlled explosions in the combustion chamber.
B B1GHAM Member : 03.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Laser Blue Mica #2729 Jan 22, 2007 #3 http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/Spark_Plugs_catalog.html great link BTW... it will help you with A LOT of questions regarding sparkplug wear.
http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/Spark_Plugs_catalog.html great link BTW... it will help you with A LOT of questions regarding sparkplug wear.
K Kansei Banned Jan 22, 2007 #4 That's usually how my plugs look after a few thousand miles. Some carbon buildup is normal. I don't bother with the iridium plugs on my car though because they don't really seem to last much longer and cost a hell of a lot more.
That's usually how my plugs look after a few thousand miles. Some carbon buildup is normal. I don't bother with the iridium plugs on my car though because they don't really seem to last much longer and cost a hell of a lot more.
T Tzar177 Member Contributor Jan 22, 2007 #5 what will happen if the gap is too small on a N/A setup?
K Kansei Banned Jan 22, 2007 #6 did you measure the gap or does it just look small? I know you aren't supposed to regap the iridium plugs though..
did you measure the gap or does it just look small? I know you aren't supposed to regap the iridium plugs though..
T Tzar177 Member Contributor Jan 22, 2007 #7 Kansei said: did you measure the gap or does it just look small? I know you aren't supposed to regap the iridium plugs though.. Click to expand... it says its not recommended to gap iridiums....but i decreased the gap just a bit. there are about .037 now from .044
Kansei said: did you measure the gap or does it just look small? I know you aren't supposed to regap the iridium plugs though.. Click to expand... it says its not recommended to gap iridiums....but i decreased the gap just a bit. there are about .037 now from .044
B BigB Member : 2001 Mazda MP3 #60 Jan 22, 2007 #8 Those plugs look pristine. BTW NGK Coppers work just fine in our cars for 1/4 the price of the Iridiums. BKR6E-11
Those plugs look pristine. BTW NGK Coppers work just fine in our cars for 1/4 the price of the Iridiums. BKR6E-11
B BigB Member : 2001 Mazda MP3 #60 Jan 22, 2007 #10 Kansei said: ^^ or ZFR6F-11 Click to expand... There's not much difference between the ZFRs and the BKRs. I have found though, that the BKRs are much easier to find.
Kansei said: ^^ or ZFR6F-11 Click to expand... There's not much difference between the ZFRs and the BKRs. I have found though, that the BKRs are much easier to find.
