Howdy there...
Just replaced plugs in my '98 Corolla. What I pulled out were NGK BKR5NKB twin-ground copper core. Specified gap is .044" and these old ones are worn to .060" - .070".
The new ones I bought are NGK BKR5EGP single electrode platinums. I gapped all to spec before installing. I put on new wires and a new PCV valve as well.
Previous owner did meticulous oil changes but he says he doesnt think the plugs were ever changed. I'm surprised that the car was still running if that is true. It has about 189,000 miles now.
Just looking for feedback.. were those stock plugs (possibly?) and is there any problem with the new ones I chose?
Also I took off the oil filler cap while the car was running and there was a significant amount of air blowing out, way way more than on my '96 4Runner V6 w/ 211k. I guess this indicates blow-by. The car is very good regarding oil consumption, considering what I've heard for this model... Seems to burn just over a quart in ~3000 miles.
Thanks
Just replaced plugs in my '98 Corolla. What I pulled out were NGK BKR5NKB twin-ground copper core. Specified gap is .044" and these old ones are worn to .060" - .070".
The new ones I bought are NGK BKR5EGP single electrode platinums. I gapped all to spec before installing. I put on new wires and a new PCV valve as well.
Previous owner did meticulous oil changes but he says he doesnt think the plugs were ever changed. I'm surprised that the car was still running if that is true. It has about 189,000 miles now.
Just looking for feedback.. were those stock plugs (possibly?) and is there any problem with the new ones I chose?
Also I took off the oil filler cap while the car was running and there was a significant amount of air blowing out, way way more than on my '96 4Runner V6 w/ 211k. I guess this indicates blow-by. The car is very good regarding oil consumption, considering what I've heard for this model... Seems to burn just over a quart in ~3000 miles.
Thanks
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