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When is it time to change plugs and wires?

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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I've got 88,500 miles on the original factory plugs and wires from the day the car rolled off the assembly line. Motor runs fine with no codes. The only code it'* ever had was a P0452 - Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor - which I replaced. Should I wait until they're completely shot and get a misfire? GM recommends replacing them at 100K. Shall I just wait until there'* a problem before I go out and splurge? What would you do?
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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I would go with the interval of 100k if thats what they recommend. But I thought it was something like 60k. Maybe just for older cars like mine.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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MAC, I would do the change now. Age of the plugs & wires alone would warrant replacement. My .02 May improve engine performance a little also.
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GM recommends oil changes between 5,000 and 7,500 miles.. we don't follow that recommendation and our cars last longer.

Mac.. it'* time, I waited on my truck.. Gap was triple what it should have been.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks for the highly valued replies fellas.

I'll alert the budget committee of my intended purchases. That means I'd be talking to myself.
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