Spark plugs

[vinceleto]

I have a 2000 Max coming up on 60,000 miles. When should the plugs be changed and how can I do it myself? Also is there anything else I should do like drain the trany, pcv, fuel filter, coolant etc?

[THT]

Platinum plugs are rated to last until 100K but I suggest changing them at 60K. Or, if you don't want to change them yet, just take them out, apply new anti-seize and wait until 100K. The reason why I always suggest changing at 60K is because I've heard of some people's plugs not coming out at 100K. Now, if you put new anti-seize on at 60K, you won't have that problem.

Yes, you can do it yourself. Go buy a Haynes/Chiltons manual for $15 and it'll walk you through it. On the 4th gen (I know you have a 5th gen), you just remove the engine cover, unplug and remove the coil packs then stick the new spark plugs in. Be sure to use anti-seize though.

There's a whole 60K tune-up that you should do; refer to your manual but what I'd suggest is:

Spark plugs
Fuel filter
Air filter
Clean throttle body
PCV valve
Coolant flush
Oil change

~THT

[ogparjay]

i always use platinum plugs... just recently changed from the bosch plat 4 to NGK gp plat which are a lot better... i change my plugs every 15

[THT]

Then you're wasting money; not even coppers go out at 15K.

~THT

[ogparjay]

i take really good care of my car, too obsessive. i'll just change them at 30.... too much love and it's just like 24 for NGK gp plats online. 30 for $24 thats pennies