enigma-2 Report post Posted May 2 Interesting video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted May 2 I call BS, and it does not match my experience and the general consensus on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted May 2 (edited) Keep in mind the guy is a certified mechanic at a dealer. Has a lot of great videos. I would imagine there are many different conditions present, gas, driving characteristics, short trips, maintenance, etc. He gives good examples of plugs wearing out at (less than) half the recommended change interval. Wouldn't hurt to pull the plugs at 30k and check condition. This would be more important on the 4-banger as plugs fire more often. Years ago, I bought one of the first Toyota Celica's sold in the US. (Truck transporter just pulled into dealer and I bought the car while still on the top rail of the trailer. Paid $2,500). High reving 4-banger. Went through points every 2,500 - 3,500 miles. (Seriously. Got real good at changing). Changed plugs at 12-15k miles. Edited May 2 by enigma-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
todd92 Report post Posted May 2 There is something very wrong with that engine, I've never changed a spark plug in anything other than a 2 stroke that had that much oil and carbon on it. I'm not saying that plugs might not need to be changed more often, certainly on tuned engines running higher boost. But that video is not at all representative of what a spark plug would look like even after 100,000 miles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted May 2 4 hours ago, todd92 said: There is something very wrong with that engine, I've never changed a spark plug in anything other than a 2 stroke that had that much oil and carbon on it. I'm not saying that plugs might not need to be changed more often, certainly on tuned engines running higher boost. But that video is not at all representative of what a spark plug would look like even after 100,000 miles. Exactly. If the creator of that video is in fact a qualified/certified mechanic, shame on him for attempting to deceive the public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
todd92 Report post Posted May 2 Also, I have no idea what a 'certified' mechanic is. Credentials don't mean anything. There are plenty of incompetent doctors, lawyers, realtors, accountants, all of whom have certifications. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted May 2 Motorcraft SP-542 plug superseded by SP-578? - New Plug Installation DIY - 2.7L EcoBoost - Ford Edge Forum Spark Plugs (When to change) - 3.5L - Ford Edge Forum On 10/9/2016 at 1:29 PM, PaulSchott said: Did mine at 108,000 this is what they looked like. about 30 thou over and perfect tan color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites