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Old 05-07-2011, 03:37 AM
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Default Spark plugs, when to change?

Car has its 4 year service soon so I thought I'd get Honda to put new plugs in as they've done 27k miles now but the service book says they don't need changing till 7 years, this seems a bit long to me, anyone think it's ok to leave them in for this long?
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7 yrs or 54k miles, i don't see why its a time based replacement as its not like a cambelt when rubber ages with time.

However saying that for the sake of £30 or so i'd change them anyway.
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Originally Posted by RobinA3
7 yrs or 54k miles, i don't see why its a time based replacement as its not like a cambelt when rubber ages with time.

However saying that for the sake of £30 or so i'd change them anyway.

My thoughts exactly
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Honda will charge you £80 upwards for a set but Opie Oils will do it for nearer £38.

It is done at 54k / 6yr service.

I supplied my own (from Opie)and Honda were happy to fit.

My S although now 6 years old has only done 39,000.
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Will get a set of NGK PFR7G-11S plugs from Opie and get Honda to put them in.
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The Honda plugs are iridium or platinum (I forget which)

I assume they last a bit longer than standard plugs

I probably wouldn't bother but like you say it's only a few £££
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They will be platinum, several posts on the forum indicate that the dealers use the plugs listed in the first row below:



Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
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Just ordered a set of NGK PFR7G-11S Platinum plugs for £32
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