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New plugs, bad MPG

Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Hi all,

I replaced my plugs a couple of weeks ago, I was getting around 25 MPG, and the new ones are giving me 18.

I don't race so what'* up? They're Delco copper plugs... gapped to .060

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Did you properly seat all the wires? Is there a chance a wire was damaged when you pulled it off? Is your car hesitating on acceleration? Is the CEL lit? Is it flashing?

Inspect the area to see if you disconnected or broke anything when you changed the plugs. Look for any disconnected or damage vacuum lines.
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Yes, everything was seated correctly. I'll pull the wires and run a resistance test through them. No CEL light or flashing.

I'll check the vac lines as well.

Thanks!
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Pull the plugs again and inspect them. If any look different or odd, take a picture and post it up here. You may have a bad plug.
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