11-09-2009, 07:18 PM
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Best Spark Plugs for tune up
Ok so i searched the threads.. found nothing.
Stock 3400 w/ a Cone Filter on the MAF
got NGK V-Power in them from my last tune up 35k miles ago
Car is running ok. one of the plugs is starting to eff up.
What would be a good idea for plugs. I tried searching for the AC Delco Rapid Fires.. but nobody stocks em anymore and heard they no longer produce em. and also heard that NGK produces AC Delco plugs.
Would the G-Power Platinum plugs be perfect for my car ? or any advice on what should i use.. im working w/ a budget too.
I just don't want to get plugs then foul out 5-10k down the road
Also forgot to add. I have no catalytic converter but i will be replacing within the next few months w/ a hi flow
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11-09-2009, 07:33 PM
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ACDelco #41-101
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11-09-2009, 07:52 PM
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i speed up for corners
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AC delco rapid fire
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
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11-09-2009, 08:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLw7123
AC delco rapid fire
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I tried searching for the AC Delco Rapid Fires.. but nobody stocks em anymore and heard they no longer produce em.
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you skim 
get the ones cliff showed you
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11-09-2009, 08:01 PM
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well i just put in the platinum plus
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11-09-2009, 08:05 PM
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ok so i checked a local advanced auto. the part number cliff gave me was for the iridiums for 6.49 a piece
i gave the number #14 from the webpage it came up autolites
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11-09-2009, 08:07 PM
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i speed up for corners
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Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
you skim
get the ones cliff showed you |
I got some for my other alero. When did they stop making them.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
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1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-09-2009, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLw7123
I got some for my other alero. When did they stop making them.
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i found them, dont think they would discontinue such a great plug
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11-09-2009, 09:41 PM
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well thanks for the help of you guys. i had to grill the AZ associates harder. they still have em. just it was a pain in the ass to find for some odd reason
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11-10-2009, 04:17 PM
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i speed up for corners
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what plugs did u end up getting.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-17-2009, 12:57 PM
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I actually remember reading a long thread about spark plugs.... some people had diff results. I been using NGK without any problems whatsoever.
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11-17-2009, 02:25 PM
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i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em
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11-25-2009, 05:51 AM
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ACDelco #41-101
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Yay!!! I remembered the right numbers!! Canadiantire guy said they were for the 2000 - 2004, not the 1999. Same engine, so I got them anyway. Then he said that the Platinum one where recommended for the 1999, and that was why they never listed the Iridiums as being for the 1999 model. Got them anyway. CAN$18.xx for two. Wondering if I should go with new wires, just to be safe?? Pretty sure the originals are still on. If I get new wires, what is recommended?? (maybe blue ones to match my car paint colour?? |
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11-25-2009, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 01OldsAleroGt
i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em
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anything not AC Delco will NOT work in the 3400, just letting you all know
DIS waste spark systems ruin copper core plugs
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11-25-2009, 08:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 01OldsAleroGt
well thanks for the help of you guys. i had to grill the AZ associates harder. they still have em. just it was a pain in the ass to find for some odd reason
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i went in to get an oil pan bolt.. and the tard behind the counter directed me over to the standard nuts and bolts.
I looked at him like..  Then specified... "...the bolt you remove to drain the oil..." (in bolt where is where is started talking slow, like he didn't speak english)
he said "yep.. thats these, you need to know what size and length"
"wow... you can't be more wrong. thanks" And i went to NAPA. No more autozone for me. (unless its something super common that i know where it is) |
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11-25-2009, 09:42 AM
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AZ here is great, AAP are the idiots...
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11-25-2009, 04:34 PM
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Carquest is the spot here.
Delco plugs are supposedly the best for aleros. I didn't know anyone made plugs besides NGK until i was about 16.
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11-25-2009, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 01OldsAleroGt
i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em
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Autolite is a Ford plug. I had them in the Alero, didn't like them 
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11-25-2009, 04:54 PM
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if you go to the parts counter and ask for 41-101 ac delcos and pull one out of the box it has nkg stamped on the hex part of the plug
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11-27-2009, 01:46 PM
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E3 plugs
http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/
the best Ive used to date...got them in my saturn and getting 40 mpg on the highway..
as seen used on Horse power tv..
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