curley02
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I have an 02 tahoe with the 5,3 v8. I have 46,000 miles with the orginal plugs. How often should I change the plugs? It runs good but I was thinking maybe I could get a little better pick up. What say you guys?
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djtoothowd
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doesnt recomment changing them but every 100k miles.
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curley02
TYF Newbie
plug change ?
Thanks for the reply. I'm just used of plugs, points, condenser, wires every couple of years. I did buy the 02 tahoe new and its in very good condition I just want to keep it running a few more years. I'm 70 years young. curley
Thanks for the reply. I'm just used of plugs, points, condenser, wires every couple of years. I did buy the 02 tahoe new and its in very good condition I just want to keep it running a few more years. I'm 70 years young. curley
djtoothowd
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70 years young and using a computer? doin alot better than the 70 year young men i know. lol. but manual recommends at 100k if i remember correctly. i bought my 03 Tahoe with 149k on it and changed my plugs shortly after and they still looked good.
blueflamed03
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wow...that's a LOW mileage truck!
Sasquatch
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I just changed the plugs and wires on my 05 at 48k and the plugs looked very good. There was no difference in the way it runs or any added power.
But i just can`t leave plugs in there for that long, It`s a cheap and easy job to do and it gives me peace of mind.
But i just can`t leave plugs in there for that long, It`s a cheap and easy job to do and it gives me peace of mind.
djtoothowd
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i wouldnt change the coils until they fail personally
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curley02
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I retired 15 years ago and don't have to commute everyday, thats why the mileage is low. I always had 2 jobs my entire working life and saved for that day when I could afford to retire, then I hurt my back and had to take an early retirement. There are just so many fish that need to be caught and so many miles that need to be driven on a harley. But I miss the flying in the USAFres and fire fighting in NOFD. Back to the subject of changing plugs. I'm worried that if I leave the orginal plugs in much longer they will be very hard to get out when I do try to change them. Did you guys who changed your plugs have any trouble??? And it did take me a long time to figure out these wonderful machines from hell.... curley
ScottyBoy
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You were a New Orleans Firefighter? My dad is retired from the NOFD too.
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curley02
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I started in 1972 and retired in 1998 on duty back injury. I miss the excitement and the guys I worked with. Katrina wiped me out so I left NOLA went to Lafayette for 4 1/2 years and moved to Austin last year. I miss the poor boys roast beef, oyster and the shrimp sandwiches. Don't miss the piss poor politicians and the wide spread crime. life goes on I guess. Tell your Dad an antique fireman said hello. curley.
ScottyBoy
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Shit, you might know him. He worked for the dept from around 80 it 81 till around 91 or 92. Everybody called him Columbo. I remember he worked at the station under the I-10 high rise, and the one on Florida Ave. Engine 8 I think it was. I remember his good buddy Billy Sanchez too. My dad retired because he hurt his back.while on duty. He fell 21 feet off a ladder while fighting a fire.
djtoothowd
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i was scared mine where goin to be hard to get out as well with 150k+ miles on it and i was assuming the original plugs in it but they were no trouble at all to get out. hardest plug to remove was the right (passenger) side at the very back. be sure to check if you have iridium plugs which i beleive all of these body styles were equiped with from the factory.
