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Spark plugs?

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yh125d

yh125d

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Got my oil changed this weekend and since I rolled over 100k they suggested getting new plugs. They were just trying to work me for some more money (gave me a $96 estimate to install 4 plugs, lol) but its probably not a bad idea. I know mine have at least the ~35k miles on them that I've put on the car since I bought it at 70k, dunno how old they were then.


Should I go ahead and replace them? I havent had any problems (misfires, weak starts, etc).


Also, what type should I go for? Rockauto only has platinum, double platinum, and iridium for my car (2006 ford fusion/4cyl)
 
I just did my spark plugs and wires on the civic. Easy, quick job. Uhh, plugs were about 7 dollars a piece (NGK plat) and duralast wires. 60 some dollars

Car runs surprisingly better. I think the gear shifting is more efficient (if that makes sense).
 
Save a boatload of money and change the plugs yourself.
Use official Ford parts, Motorcraft. That's what I use in my Ford.
 
Yeah, stick with OEM when it comes to plugs.

Yes, you'll need the install kit as well for shims/springs. FYI, those items are likely included if you buy OEM parts. And, usually pads for normal cars aren't horribly expensive at the dealer (or an through a dealer selling online).
 
Definitely stick with the OEM stuff, unless you know for sure that something else will work equally as good.

I change my plugs roughly every 10k, but I do race the car too.

Yes, I recommend doing the install kit too. You probably could get away with not doing it, but you WILL run into problems in the future.
 
4 cylinder cars, you can almost always do in about 5-30minutes.

tools needed are simple stuff. 3/8 ratchet, extentions ,spark plug socket, maybe a 8-12mm socket for the bolt holding down the coilpack. Maybe something to remove the engine cover.

Plugs should run you $2-20, I roll mainly with OEM or OEM like plugs. platinums are rated for like 60k or so. I normally do them in 30k intervals. I ran copper plugs which are $2 each before and no problems, pulled them at 30k and it was OK. But now i just normally run some type of plat, because its about $5 each.

for the brake kit, i make up my mind when i take apart the brakes. Most cases i reuse if not broken/damaged/rusted. They CAN prevent squeaks and stuff but i've done both and results were about the same. If they sell new boots, thats about the only i replace, because you dont want a lock/seized sliding pin.
 
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Yeah I've done spark plugs before, just brakes I wasn't sure on. I'll get the install kit too.

Just got front and rear pads w/hardware, 4 platinum spark plugs, and an air filter from rockauto - all motorcraft OEM, $137. The shop that changed my oil quoted like $250 for plugs, air filter, and oil change... not even brakes!
 
They gotta get their money as well. Plus most shops dont got for higher quality parts, they just go with the one with the decent warranty for them or the cheapest.

looks like you will have a good weekend saving money
 
T2urtle said:
They gotta get their money as well. Plus most shops dont got for higher quality parts, they just go with the one with the decent warranty for them or the cheapest.

looks like you will have a good weekend saving money
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Yeah, and my buddy is helping me install my stereo too. A handle of crown is a lot cheaper than the $350 a shop would charge!
 
T2urtle said:
They gotta get their money as well. Plus most shops dont got for higher quality parts, they just go with the one with the decent warranty for them or the cheapest.
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A lot depends on the shop. The one I use for jobs I cannot tackle myself gives me a choice of parts they'll install....from el cheapo to OEM. What they install is up to me.


To the OP.....personally, I'd have bought new rotors along with the rest of the new brake parts. Might as well replace them and they're not expensive. At 100K miles, I can imagine they're ready for replacement.
 
Meghan54 said:
A lot depends on the shop. The one I use for jobs I cannot tackle myself gives me a choice of parts they'll install....from el cheapo to OEM. What they install is up to me.


To the OP.....personally, I'd have bought new rotors along with the rest of the new brake parts. Might as well replace them and they're not expensive. At 100K miles, I can imagine they're ready for replacement.
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I was under the impression that as long as they don't get warped, cracked, or ground on by metal from the pads or similar unexpected damage, they should be good pretty much for the life of the vehicle

Motorcraft rotors look like $50 apiece on rockauto, so $200 total. Might be $50 for a fr/rr set, but it doesn't say anything about being both sides.
 
yh125d said:
I was under the impression that as long as they don't get warped, cracked, or ground on by metal from the pads or similar unexpected damage, they should be good pretty much for the life of the vehicle

Motorcraft rotors look like $50 apiece on rockauto, so $200 total. Might be $50 for a fr/rr set, but it doesn't say anything about being both sides.
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You need to at least get the rotors turned on a lathe so the material of your new pads will bed properly into the pores of the rotor.
 
Sukhoi said:
You need to at least get the rotors turned on a lathe so the material of your new pads will bed properly into the pores of the rotor.
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Unnecessary, unless the rotors are warped or excessively grooved. Any pad you put on there will clean off whatever is on the rotor in short order.
 
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