Very interesting Mazda is recommending a 64000km/40000 mile change interval for these long life dual iridium/platinum plugs, which it still looks good... perhaps because it's a turbo engine?
I don't like to **** around with cheap tools any more unless I only can see them being used once. Good tools just makes working on cars much less frustrating and can keep you in good mood.
On many Toyotas with the same style (not same) plugs, they recommend 120k miles, on non-waste spark systems... On my Corolla daily driver, it still has the original plugs at 105k and it still runs great!Mazda recommended new plugs on the old V6 at 60k miles. Ford, on the same engine, recommended changing at 100k. I think Mazda is on the conservative side, perhaps to drive more traffic to the service department.
Nevertheless, to keep the warranty I'd do the first change at 40k. After that, it can probably be stretched another 20k based on the photos of 40k plugs I've seen. On the other hand, Mazda is using the plugs as a knock sensor, so perhaps it's worth doing it at the recommended interval.
Previous owner didn’t change at 40k so the first change was in the low 60s for mine. I thought they looked bad, but after seeing everyone else’s at 40k, they looked about the same as mineMazda recommended new plugs on the old V6 at 60k miles. Ford, on the same engine, recommended changing at 100k. I think Mazda is on the conservative side, perhaps to drive more traffic to the service department.
Nevertheless, to keep the warranty I'd do the first change at 40k. After that, it can probably be stretched another 20k based on the photos of 40k plugs I've seen. On the other hand, Mazda is using the plugs as a knock sensor, so perhaps it's worth doing it at the recommended interval.
I don't like to **** around with cheap tools any more unless I only can see them being used once. Good tools just makes working on cars much less frustrating and can keep you in good mood.
it's all in the pics... look at them, then google it... many places to buy them fromI like the the plug socket. Is there a part number for the one that will fit the small plug for the 2.5T. Also is the a web address for the company that carries these products?
that's because they're really still good... iridium plugs (with the platinum ground) don't really wear out until around 100k miles, at least on non-turbo enginesPrevious owner didn’t change at 40k so the first change was in the low 60s for mine. I thought they looked bad, but after seeing everyone else’s at 40k, they looked about the same as mine
not many people know about these... most people buy chinese (hazard fraught), american or german tools, and don't pay attention to japanese toolsThis is so relatable. If I had these sockets I would have finished my spark plug swap in 20 mins instead of a week and a half.
Damn, wish I had seen these before I bought my plug socket.
I usually buy whatever tool comes out on top from Project Farm. If I’m not going to use it often, I’ll buy whatever looks like it’ll work well enoughnot many people know about these... most people buy chinese (hazard fraught), american or german tools, and don't pay attention to japanese tools
Japanese tools are GOAT.not many people know about these... most people buy chinese (hazard fraught), american or german tools, and don't pay attention to japanese tools
Japanese tools are GOAT.
I have a set of Vessel screwdrivers, and I s*** you not, they're better than my Snap-On's.
Yeah, I said it.
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Yes they are, including Craftsman private label ones. Vessel doesn't sell their Impacta version of their flat blades, the Craftsman ones exist.Japanese tools are GOAT.
I have a set of Vessel screwdrivers, and I s*** you not, they're better than my Snap-On's.
Yeah, I said it.
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First off, I'd definitely consider buying that tool if I was doing spark plugs more often. That said, I've always had an easy time changing plugs using a standard, non-mag plug socket that has no insert. All I do is unthread the plug, and then use a long enough needle-nose pliers to lift the plug out of the port. Then the same pliers are used to gently set the new plug back in, and then thread it back in with the socket.This is so relatable. If I had these sockets I would have finished my spark plug swap in 20 mins instead of a week and a half.
Damn, wish I had seen these before I bought my plug socket.
Greatest of All TimeGOAT?