New Spark Plugs dramatically improves mileage

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08-20-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='649428' date='Aug 18 2008, 07:46 PM

I hear the last two plugs (on the V8) can be a real pain to get it......is that true?? If so any secerts to save time???

For your socket wrench, best is to use one which has a hinge joint attached to an exension, then attached to a universal joint, which is attached to a sparkplug socket. I had a similar space problem with the I6 engine and this allowed me to get back to it. Toughest part is that it was tucked back under the cowl and the plugs are 4" inside the head.