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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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planning to change the spark plugs by my self...any tips on what kind of spark plugs i should use. and if i should not DYI.???

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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Definitely a DIY project; look into NGK. Personally I'm planning to replace mine soon and go with NGK since I had good experience with them in my Z. Others here have used Bosch also but I'm more of a brand loyalist.

BTW, how many miles you have on yours right now? I think plugs replacement is recommended within the 65-80K miles zone.

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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rctmthouse
Definitely a DIY project; look into NGK. Personally I'm planning to replace mine soon and go with NGK since I had good experience with them in my Z. Others here have used Bosch also but I'm more of a brand loyalist.

BTW, how many miles you have on yours right now? I think plugs replacement is recommended within the 65-80K miles zone.

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79950 miles. NGK?
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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It's only couple bucks more than Bosch for each spark plug but from what I've read at this forum and other forums, no one has bad things to say about it.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rctmthouse
It's only couple bucks more than Bosch for each spark plug but from what I've read at this forum and other forums, no one has bad things to say about it.

just bought them...
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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The rear are a bitch, but just take your time and they will come out. I think there is a DIY here somewhere.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Any chance on posting pictures of your DIY when your all done?
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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there is a very detailed DIY posted on how to handle the two plugs closest to the firewall.
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