In a message dated 98-05-24 12:12:23 EDT, sxs@Schwenk-Law.com writes: << The lighter/whiter the plug is, the leaner/hotter the engine is running. If it's white, the plug is too hot, the fuel mix too lean and/or possibly timing is off. If it's dark and especially if at all wet with redidue, the plug is too cold (use what the manufacturer recommends, of course) the fuel mixture is too rich and/or the timing is off. These are the basic rules of thumb.<<snip >> Spark plugs? ...decided to go without. Works great. gmbulley cary, nc Jetta TD |
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