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Old 06-07-2008, 07:41 PM   #1
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spark plugs!!!

i have a 02 impala ls 3800 and one of my spark plugs misfired on the freeway and i want to replace them and i wanted to know what would be the best kind of spark plugs for my impala i really need somebodys advice because i need to change them right away!! thanx for reading!!!
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:44 PM   #2
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Re: spark plugs!!!

Welcome to AF. Stay with the AC Platinums or Iridiums.
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Re: spark plugs!!!

thanx for your advice man!!! i also have water spots on the right side of my car and they won't come off with just water and soap can you recommend something?
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Old 06-07-2008, 08:26 PM   #4
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Re: spark plugs!!!

Are you sure the misfire is due to a bad plug? If your wires are original, I would change them as well.
Try a good quality wax to remove the water spots.
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Re: spark plugs!!!

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Are you sure the misfire is due to a bad plug? If your wires are original, I would change them as well.
Try a good quality wax to remove the water spots.
yeah because i haven't changed my plugs in the longest time... are you sure the water spots will come off with just waxing the car??
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Old 06-08-2008, 09:20 AM   #6
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Re: spark plugs!!!

Normally a light buffing is required to get these out.
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