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Old 08-16-2004, 10:35 AM
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How long do Autolite copper plugs usually last? I heard that they don't last as long as the stock plugs.
Old 08-16-2004, 11:53 AM
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If you can get at least 50k miles out of them for a decent price, sounds ok to me. Figure thats three years of driving or so
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I change my autolites every 6 months (103'*), they will loose their gap long before 50k.
Old 08-16-2004, 03:23 PM
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But for the average driver...
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slightly off topic but are the autolite 102'* comparable to the NGK TR55'*? being one heat range colder than stock? Sorry i am having trouble finding the TR55'*...


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If there is such a thing as 102 they are way to cold for your car.

Autolite goes in reverse for coolness.

605 - 1step
104 - 2step
103 - 3step
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Do they really last 6 months?
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Originally Posted by Sol
Do they really last 6 months?
I change mine about every 3. At 8 bucks for 6 and 15 min of labor i'm ok with it. If your modding your car, you should check the plugs once a month or so to make sure they are wearing ok and have the proper color. If your not modding your car, you dont need cooler plugs anyway.
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I'm just doing research for the future.
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so the autolite 605 is comparable to the NGK TR55'*?


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