Just got my Punto Mk2 serviced but don't think they changed the spark plugs

Snake Plisken · 16-09-2009 12:19pm #1

Ok just got my Mk2 punto serviced at a main dealer standard service oil plugs etc which I was charged for, but if I'm right I don't think they changed the plugs even though I was charged for it! If I look at the back of the engine under the air filter casing at either side I can see the plugs with the caps on them but the caps are still covered in dust I take it if they were changed you would see where someone would have touched them, Does that sound right?

NedKelly · 16-09-2009 2:32pm

they dont have to change the plugs
some of them are long life ok for 60k

TestTransmission · 16-09-2009 2:39pm

NedKelly wrote: »

they dont have to change the plugs
some of them are long life ok for 60k

He got charged for them tho,OP, go into the garage

bazz26 · 16-09-2009 2:45pm

I think a chat with the service manager is in order.

Esel · 16-09-2009 4:39pm

Dust on caps does not mean plugs were not changed.

Tefral · 16-09-2009 4:54pm

get a 17mm long socket and take out a spark plug, if they are really white or black they havent been changed, they wouldnt roast or soot up in a few miles

cian1500ww · 16-09-2009 8:19pm

If the bottom of the plug is black then it hasn't been changed in a while, also if they were recently changed the threads of the plug should be nice and clean.

Snake Plisken · 16-09-2009 9:23pm

Thanks for the advice lads took one out and looks new so think I'm ok!

cian1500ww · 16-09-2009 9:27pm

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Thanks for the advice lads took one out and looks new so think I'm ok!

If you want you could post a pic of the plug, but it's pretty easy to see if it's new or not.

Just got my Punto Mk2 serviced but don't think they changed the spark plugs

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