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Originally posted by TheDon@Feb 4 2005, 04:28 PM
Seriously though would a wrong type/bad make of spark plug effect the fuel comsumption that much ??
I am losing over 150 km per full fuel tank approx* since getting the car back?
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The Don
Without going into details we, as always, try to stick to the basics. As such a proper spark plug function is essential otherwise misfires will most likely occur. This leads into poor engine performance coupled with increased emissions and possibly increased fuel consumption. This is the ABCs of spark plugs; now whether it results in a loss of 150KM or 122.998KM is another issue. The point is A. to make sure that these plugs were changed for real by the mechanic and B. the proper plugs were installed on the motor. Either way bad spark plugs can cause additional engine troubles such as hard cold starts, rough when idling, increases in fuel consumption and the release of unwanted emissions at inspection stations; to name only a few.
Further the failure of just ONE spark plug can mess up the life of a four-cylinder engine’s power output by almost 25 percent and can eventually lead to emissions which offend the olfactory senses of the guy at the inspection station thus a red sticker with 30 days notice on the winshield !
In sum: Make sure the right stuff is there. Once the ground of plugs is covered/eliminated; we will look at other possibilities for the increased consumption of fuel. Make sense?
regards
billb
