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Spark plugs correct gap?

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N1ne
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Year and Model: 2003 S60 AWD 2.5T
Location: Boston,MA

Spark plugs correct gap?

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I just did a tune up on my car and the The 1st ones i removed were AutoLight Platinum and are gapped at Gap .028 .The new ones i used are NGK Iridium IX Gap .032. What is the right gap and if i am useing the wrong ones could this be a cause of a problem?


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JRL
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.28 to .30
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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N1ne
Posts: 16
Joined: 29 July 2009
Year and Model: 2003 S60 AWD 2.5T
Location: Boston,MA

Post by N1ne »

What if any problem will or should i look for if these are going to cause me a problem??I also dont understand why both the local Auto parts store computers suggested these.This is why i am glad sites like this are here.
NGK Spark Plug
Part No. 6418
Iridium IX Series; BKR6EIX; @ Gap .032 @
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