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Old 05-11-04, 06:52 AM
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Default changed spark plugs now idles with a skip

I just replaced my plugs and now the car idles with a skip once it has reached optimal temperature.
Anyone has a ****ion or idea what might be the problem
Old 05-11-04, 06:57 AM
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what type of plugs did you use?

the stock plugs are the best.
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Originally posted by aliga
what type of plugs did you use?

the stock plugs are the best.
aliga why is it that the stock ones are the best?

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Old 05-11-04, 10:09 AM
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from what i have read over the years, the stock plugs and wires can't be beat!

im sure you will find similar opinions from others on this board.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ck+denso+plugs

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Old 05-11-04, 10:30 AM
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Check your coil connection, connection of the wires to the plugs, and plug gaps.
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Originally posted by aliga
from what i have read over the years, the stock plugs and wires can't be beat!

im sure you will find similar opinions from others on this board.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ck+denso+plugs
hmmm most of the posts on there said that the NGK's were good....

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thats only one thread, if you search you can get more info!
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ok got ya!

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