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Old 02-06-2011, 01:13 PM   #1
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Any one know the spark plug gap for standard 6 cyclinder.. I couldn't find it anywhere

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Old 02-06-2011, 01:57 PM   #2
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1.1mm for petrol, 0.8mm for lpg
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Old 02-06-2011, 02:12 PM   #3
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Old 02-06-2011, 02:31 PM   #4
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if you have your cars manual it is in there from memory.
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Old 02-06-2011, 07:04 PM   #5
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Default Re: spark plug gap

Check here, as there's a bit of gap (pardon the pun) between S1 and S2-3 requirements.

IIRC S1 petrol are 1.1 and S2-3 are 1.3.

I gap my LPG plugs at 0.9, but the NGK site says 0.8.

But for your own peace of mind and general info, take a lookie at the site.

Denso Plugs Finder
http://www.denso.com.au/sparkplug/finder

NGK Plugs Finder
http://www.ngkspark.com.au/index.php

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Old 02-06-2011, 07:55 PM   #6
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so you aren't supposed to take them out of the cardboard box and stick them straight in the car??

if the gaps were left how they come what difference would it make to the car?
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Old 02-06-2011, 08:18 PM   #7
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for peace of mind i checked the gaps on my plugs out of the box.
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if you are using the factory specified irridums they are preset and the can't be regaped without risking damage to the brittle electrode
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:44 PM   #9
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I am assuming the car could a bit of fuel economy if gap to far out
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:53 PM   #10
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I am assuming the car could a bit of fuel economy if gap to far out
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Close the gap up mate at least 1.1mm Fatter spark = better fuel economy ...

There is a Subaru plug pre-gapped at .8mm the turbo boys use that has had great success in LPG applications and the price is more than half the iridiums...
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