squarebore
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So why is it I can fit iridium plugs to my car that last 150000kms and I'm supposed to check the plugs on the s10 after 10000 kms?
I have no proof, don't have the OEM plugs in hand, but the traditional copper core plugs really are a 30,000 mile plug. The high tech alloys should hold out for much longer. The only other thing I've got is we're running about a thousand RPM more than an auto. That's a lot more firings/day on two cylinders vs multiples of two.squarebore said:So why is it I can fit iridium plugs to my car that last 150000kms and I'm supposed to check the plugs on the s10 after 10000 kms?
I end up ignoring them altogether at 6k miles, I was just not able to bring myself to do what seemed like a meaningless task.Kevhunts said:Haven't some on here pulled their plugs and found corrosion from a leaking coil gasket?
It may be overkill but pulling them now gains you experience and a chance to correct any coil/plug corrosion that may be starting.
No, it's thread locker.datjackal said:One thing to note was that the 4 screws that hold the coil sticks were hard to remove. I saw some greenish residue on them. I am thinking it was some light rust. I applied a bit of anti seize to make it easier for the next service.
Well shoot, I did the opposite then. I have not seen locktite on other coils on any other bike before.markjenn said:No, it's thread locker.
- Mark
I wouldn't worry about it. There's enough residual on there that those bolts aren't going to loosen and I'm not sure why Yamaha feels they need thread lock in this application to start with.datjackal said:Well shoot, I did the opposite then. I have not seen locktite on other coils on any other bike before.
Built and designed by a company who has dealer networks that are not a charity. Most people are incapable of basic maintenance thus it is extra money for a dealership.SingleTrackMind said:I had to laugh, a more or less bullet proof bike that's designed by educated engineers, mechanics etc who's designs and recommendations are used to publish the maintenance manual...can you see where this is going? I wouldn't bet on the idea that it's wrong, especially if your bike was built a year or more after the original (think amendments to manuals.)
I would however bet on the fact that the recommended procedures are done at certain intervals for reasons obvious or not.
Agreed, my interest is in longer service life.RoboCop said:My understanding is that you don't get any more performance running any of the other plugs over the OEM plugs.