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Re: [Shop-talk] OEM Spark Plugs

To: Jim Stone <1789alpine@gmail.com>, Shop Talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] OEM Spark Plugs
From: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:34:55 -0700
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On October 21, 2021 4:35:19 PM Jim Stone <1789alpine@gmail.com> wrote:
> My 2017 Honda Ridgeline is approaching its 105,000 mile service, which is a 
> big one.  New timing belt is the main event, but Honda also recommends new 
> spark plugs.  I did the timing belt on my old Ridgeline at 220,000 (itâ??s 
> 3rd belt) but it was a PITA and I donâ??t think I want to take any chances on 
> a newer, more valuable vehicle.  Spark plugs are a different story and the 
> dealer gets over $300 to do those!


Working on transverse V6s is generally a pain in the arse some worse than 
others.

I would use the off the shelf NGKs, just about any decent modern plug is 
going to do 105K without drama.

John.


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My 2017 Honda Ridgeline is approaching its 105,000 mile service, which is a=
 big one. &nbsp;New timing belt is the main event, but Honda also recommend=
s new spark plugs. &nbsp;I did the timing belt on my old Ridgeline at 220,0=
00 (it=E2=80=99s 3rd belt) but it was a PITA and I don=E2=80=99t think I wa=
nt to take any chances on a newer, more valuable vehicle. &nbsp;Spark plugs=
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 the shelf NGKs, just about any decent modern plug is going to do 105K with=
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