Modern engines being as reliable as they are, I ignored changing out my plugs for a few years. Before I knew it, I had accumulated over 100,000 miles on them without even looking at them. The center electrode was worn down to a little nub, but they were still firing perfectly. When they were replaced with new, there was no appreciable performance or MPG change. These wonder plugs were Bosch tri electrodes, which , according to the Bosch book, are apparently the only plugs specified for '85 1.9s. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 4:43 AM Subject: Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs EAT BABY
> > When I heard about the Bosch Platinum's from someone on this List three > years ago, I got a > >set at great expense and tried them. > > It has been said by a few mechanics directly to me that the Waterboxer > engines "eat" spark plugs. That is, you should change them out about every > 10K miles according to them. > > Of course, being the curious type that I am, I asked "why?" > > I guess everyone knows what the answer was. : ) > > HK > aloha and good morning to all |
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