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spark plugs lifespan

Our man in Havana · 2006-08-02 10:54:08

Simple question, how long do spark plugs last?

02-08-2006 10:54am

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Simple question, how long do spark plugs last?

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#2 02-08-2006 10:55am

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Depends if you do 1Km a day or 1,000.

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How long in Km?

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Different plugs have different life spans. Anything from 15,000km upwards.

What sort of car?

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#5 02-08-2006 11:22am

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crosstownk wrote:

Different plugs have different life spans. Anything from 15,000km upwards.

What sort of car?

I bet he drives a diesel

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#6 02-08-2006 11:23am

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On my 2003 Renault the spark plugs need to be changed every 36,000 miles. The plugs cost about 3 euros each.

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#7 02-08-2006 11:44am

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el tel wrote:

I bet he drives a diesel

Roffle!

Skoda Fabia 03 vintage doing 150km a day.

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#8 02-08-2006 11:46am

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Most VW plugs are 40,000 miles. I'd imagine Skodas are similar.

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#9 02-08-2006 11:48am

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I believe Lexus use Iridium tipped spark plugs that are good for 90,000kms

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