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1dodge1mopar
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Dec 26, 2014, 2:45 PM
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would anyone out there who has had experience with plug gapping & vehicle gas mileage, PLEASE clarify something that is very disparaging to me!
what is the 'BEST" gap on "ANY" plug for a 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4??? I don't know what to believe!!: Sale Price: $4.48 Select Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Brand: Denso
Notes: Platinum TT -- Gap .040; Long # PT16TT
1999-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Spark Plug - Denso 5023
Sale Price:
$3.20
Select Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Brand: Denso
Notes: STD -- Gap 0.060; Long # T16EPR-U15
1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Spark Plug - Champion 9405
Sale Price:
$8.46
Select Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Part Number: 9405
Brand: Champion
Notes: Champion Iridium -- Gap .040; OE Type
do different brands require different gaps. I thought the gap is what was essential for making the best "SPARK" for combustion.
thanx
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Hammer Time
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Dec 26, 2014, 2:59 PM
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I guess the engine size wouldn't matter, huh?
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1dodge1mopar
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Dec 26, 2014, 3:07 PM
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BRAIN FART 101!!
5.3L AUTO/4 X4
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Hammer Time
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Dec 26, 2014, 4:05 PM
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The factory spec is 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
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Discretesignals
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Dec 26, 2014, 5:37 PM
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You should also stick with ac delco on those. Don't use a regular gapping tools on platinum or iridium plugs.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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1dodge1mopar
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Dec 26, 2014, 5:56 PM
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if checking gap on plat/iridium plugs with a gap tool & find gapped incorrectly, what do you use to gap them with??
thanx
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Hammer Time
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Dec 26, 2014, 5:58 PM
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If you buy the right plugs, you shouldn't have to worry about gapping them. I agree with DS, nothing but AC Delco on that vehicle.
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Discretesignals
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Dec 26, 2014, 6:25 PM
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You can gap them, but there is a special way of doing it. You need a wire type gap checking tool and a way to grab the edges of the ground strap to make changes in gap. You don't want to get a tool on the precious metal portions of the plug to pry on it.
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Dec 26, 2014, 6:26 PM)
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1dodge1mopar
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Dec 26, 2014, 7:38 PM
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these type plugs are "NEW" to my 56 yrs. of working on cars/trucks. have always used a "feeler guage" to check gap & a "slotted"/round type gap tool to "pry"-carefully-1 bit @ a time-to the proper gap.
how is it you use a "wire gap" tool to change the distgance from the grounding strap & electrode???
thanx.
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Hammer Time
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Dec 26, 2014, 7:49 PM
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Again, platinum plugs should not require gapping.
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1dodge1mopar
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Dec 26, 2014, 8:08 PM
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THANX GUYS. I WILL SAY THIS MATTER HAS BEEN RESOLVED.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 27, 2014, 12:33 AM
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Suggests you are bargain hunting for plugs? AC Delco OE best and forget it for ages. If you find a plug not correct out of the box I'd take it back or another set. At least note which one somewhere.
Pics iffy but types of gap tools below. Wire type best and I say just check. If you adjust you risk messing them up.
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(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 27, 2014, 12:35 AM)
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