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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Spark plug gapping

Guys,

Without removing the prugs to check, how would one know if plugs are incorrectly gapped? I mean what are the symptoms one should look for while driving?
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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they're sooooo easily to remove....why not remove them and check first hand...
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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I know. I checked and gapped them over yesterday and I feel a difference. I just wanted to know what incorrect gapping did to performance so that I can be correct with the differences I think I notice.

So again I ask - Without removing the prugs to check, how would one know if plugs are incorrectly gapped? I mean what are the symptoms one should look for while driving?

Come on guys. I really respect your opinions.
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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at least one of my plugs was not firing correctly (incorrect gap) - the ses light came on and my car went into safe mode
Old Sep 11, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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A miss (especially higher RPM) is one possibility.
Old Sep 11, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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It stuttered at wot only but strangely only this past week. I changed my plugs months ago.

What I'm feeling now, since I've gapped to .028 is a smoother low end response. The car is easier to drive in traffic.

Am I imagining this?
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