geo prizm 97 1.6L spark plug gaps
sunyvel
08-28-2006, 04:31 PM
Hi, I recently decided to change the spark plugs of my 1997 Geo Prizm 1.6L. I noticed that the spark plug gap setting was given as 0.031 in the haynes manual. But in all automobile shops, I noticed that they specify 0.042. I am a bit confused as to which is the correct setting. I currently have 2 sparkplugs set at 0.042 and other two at 0.032.
Is it an error in the manual or is it an error in the other database.
Is it an error in the manual or is it an error in the other database.
stamar
08-30-2006, 05:36 AM
Hi, I recently decided to change the spark plugs of my 1997 Geo Prizm 1.6L. I noticed that the spark plug gap setting was given as 0.031 in the haynes manual. But in all automobile shops, I noticed that they specify 0.042. I am a bit confused as to which is the correct setting. I currently have 2 sparkplugs set at 0.042 and other two at 0.032.
Is it an error in the manual or is it an error in the other database.
I dont own one to be certain. however I do own 2 japanese cars of similar years...
In this case, if I had to assume someone was wrong.... Id assume billy bob at that auto parts store doesnt know.
Is it an error in the manual or is it an error in the other database.
I dont own one to be certain. however I do own 2 japanese cars of similar years...
In this case, if I had to assume someone was wrong.... Id assume billy bob at that auto parts store doesnt know.
fastasshell
11-01-2006, 10:59 AM
i had the parts store tell me the same thing about my plug gap he said that it was the( 0.042) and i dont have a book on the car so i took his word on them but then when i pulled the old plugs out the reading on them was( 0.031)around about give or take but i left them at( 0.042)and the car run okay so i dont know but if you find out something please let me know.:screwy:
fastasshell
11-02-2006, 12:50 AM
the only thing that i notice is that on take off it has a low respons. with the gap set at the 0.042.( but thats what i think.:screwy:
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