How can I tell if my spark plugs are the original
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How can I tell if my spark plugs are the original
How can I tell if my spark plugs are the original or if they have been replaced without taking them out?
Is there a way to look at the top of the plug under the COP and tell if my plugs have been changed?
I don't want to tackle the spark plug change job not knowing. If there is a way to know if they have been changed then that would be a big relief off my shoulders. I am worried to start the change and they be the originals and they break. The truck has 134500 miles on it so I would assumed they aren't the original ones(sure as hell hope not).
Basically, will there be any coloring I need to look for? Will the hole be dirty or anything? I took a quick look and they looked pretty new, clean and white but I would assume they would stay clean with the coils on top.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Is there a way to look at the top of the plug under the COP and tell if my plugs have been changed?
I don't want to tackle the spark plug change job not knowing. If there is a way to know if they have been changed then that would be a big relief off my shoulders. I am worried to start the change and they be the originals and they break. The truck has 134500 miles on it so I would assumed they aren't the original ones(sure as hell hope not).
Basically, will there be any coloring I need to look for? Will the hole be dirty or anything? I took a quick look and they looked pretty new, clean and white but I would assume they would stay clean with the coils on top.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
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I looked and mine didnt have a white or blue dot on the top..it was just that bronze/gold looking color..does this mean that there is a good chance that they have already been replaced?
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Im not sure about the two piece design I havent paid that close of attention to them, but in all my Motorcraft seminars they say they mark the plugs.
Youve gotta be realistic about the plugs; if you have 80k and they look new then they probably arent original.
Youve gotta be realistic about the plugs; if you have 80k and they look new then they probably arent original.
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Last night I was giving gas and it started stuttering pretty bad and wouldnt gain any speed(Like it was choking). Came to a red light and when I went again I didn't have the problem.(I would guess this is the fuel filter? I really don't know honestly)
And I am trying to be realistic but it has the rubber coil pack over the top, so in theory/realistically it wouldn't be dirty no matter how old it is; that is my thinking. That is why I am asking.