We got this truck brand new and we use it for daily use but when should i Change Spark plugs
2007-10-02 09:16:04 · 14 answers · asked by Jonathan C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
I'm a GM Tech, and I will tell you that if your vehicle is running OK then don't worry about the plugs for 100,000 miles. Don't pull them out and inspect them because there is too much potential for breaking a plug or damaging a spark plug wire.
Trust me on this!
2007-10-02 14:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Badwrench 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have a maintenance package called an smo6 which is supposes to be done every 30000 thousand miles which includes spark plugs but really you can wait until around 90000 or 100000 miles but when you do use some anti seize just some cheap insurance but yea be sure they are also gaped correctly and they DONT come pre gaped from the factory the spark plugs you dont gap are the iridium those are the good ones
2007-10-02 17:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most manufactures recommend 100,000 miles for a tune up which includes changing the fuel filter at the same time as the spark plugs
2007-10-02 09:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by BOYD H 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Vara Chevy
2016-11-08 20:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take a look at them @ 50,000 miles and check the gaps with a round gap gage. The standard plugs are iridium therefore outlast platinum by 2-1. You should however change the stubby little plug wires at 50,000. Don't skimp on plug wires. Replace with AC Delco. If it happens that MSD makes tailor fitted wires at that time they would be my first choice.
2007-10-03 08:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GM recommends 100,000,miles (could not tell you what it is in KM). Gm does not highly recommend pulling out plugs to inspect and then reinstalling them. Personally me, anytime after 70,000 miles and use anti seize compound since the engine has aluminum heads. I used Autolite Platnium XP's and was amazed on my 2002 chevy venture around 70,000 miles, its performance.
2007-10-05 05:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by 08montanasv6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replacement should be done at the 100k mark. They are a platinum long life plug.
The problem with waiting that long is that over time they may become seized in the head.
I suggest you remove the plugs and inspect them. If they look OK wait till the mileage gets to 100k. At least then you won't have any removal problems, and they are quite easy to get at on your Chevy.
2007-10-02 12:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by dons650g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I recommend replacing them at 50,000 miles. Do not wait till 100K. Most times the plugs will be seized in the head at 100K and will take a lot of time and money to repair.
Always use antiseize on the threads when re-installing the new plugs.
2007-10-02 09:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
at the dealership we recommend a tune up(air filter, pcv valve and plugs) as a part of the 60 thousand mile service along with a fuel filter, tranny filter and pan gasket, and several additives w/ other routine maintenece, this can be done anywhere but these we recommend every 60k, good luck
2007-10-02 13:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by kirk b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See what the owners manual says. As a bit of added info...I have never in my 45 years of working on cars used anti sieze on spark plugs. You should just make sure they are tightened to the proper torque.
2007-10-02 09:24:12 · answer #10 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋