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Re: Spark Plugs

On Mon, 20 Feb 1995, G. Erickson wrote:

> Has anybody heard the rumor that in some older cars, that platinum spark
> plugs can actually _reduce_ the mpg's and power of an engine?  I've got
No

> really crappy gas mileage (See related message; Subject: New member to list)
> and I'm considering going back to the Bosch triple electrode/copper cored
> plugs that were in the car when I bought it.

I have experimented with quite a few different kinds of plugs in my 87 
4000, and I like the platinums the best.  The triple-electrodes work 
pretty good, but cost much more.  I pay $1.79ea for the Platinums locally.
				----Bob
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      • From: erickson@teleport.com (G. Erickson)