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06-09-2024, 09:24 AM
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Spark Plug Change
Hey everyone, just curious if anyone knows if there's a recommended time vs mileage interval for changing out spark plugs in their gen 5 camaro. I have a 2010 with just over 19k on the odometer. I know 19k is hardly enough miles to change plugs, but they're original factory plugs. Being that they are 14 years old, should they be changed regardless? Thoughts? I think I'm probably just looking for something to tinker with...lol
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06-09-2024, 02:55 PM
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If its running fine don't worry about it.
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06-09-2024, 03:14 PM
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 If you ever want to get the plugs out of the heads without ruinung the threads, I would worry about it!!! |
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06-10-2024, 06:24 AM
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06-10-2024, 06:36 AM
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NGK or Denso Iridiums are your best choices unless you plan to run nitrous.
Make sure you put a bit of anti seize on the threads.
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06-11-2024, 05:49 PM
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The newer plugs are plated-DO NOT USE ANTI-SIEZE!
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06-12-2024, 07:42 AM
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waiting at the tree
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It really won't hurt anything unless you slather it everywhere but it looks like it is no longer necessary. " Should You Put Anti-Seize on Spark Plugs? The safe answer is “no,” especially if you have pre-treated spark plugs. Some spark plug manufacturers advise against using anti-seize because they produce pre-treated spark plugs. That means they’ve already been doused in anti-seize properties."
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06-12-2024, 08:56 PM
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This is almost a, "when should I change my oil", question. Look, if you're pushing 70 years old or old school like me, change the MF-ers whenever you want. I was in a similar situation where my car was 9 years old with the factory plugs, but it only had 36,000 miles on at the time, but I changed them anyway.
No, I didn't need wheelie bars after and it didn't make a world of performance difference. But I felt better about it and if that's what you're after, I highly recommend it. 
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06-12-2024, 09:01 PM
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And by the way, NONE of them fought me on the way out. In fact, some were loose! I did not put any lube / anti seize at all on the new ones. Based mostly on advice here.
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06-13-2024, 04:33 AM
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I did mine at 65,000 miles Denso Iridiums and yes I used a dab of Anti Seize.
Old School 66 year old retired guy here  Now get off my lawn
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06-13-2024, 07:17 AM
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I change mine at 100,000 intervals. Just replaced them as I am approaching 300,000 miles. The set that I took out still looked fine. Buy new Plug Wires before you start replacing them. I haven't figured out how to remove them without destroying at least one or two of them. They like to stick to the Spark Plugs.
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06-13-2024, 11:55 AM
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Drives: Camaro 2SS Gen 5 Join Date: Oct 2023
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09-03-2025, 10:37 PM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS White Join Date: Jan 2012
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Hi! I have a 2014 SS and I’m at 70,600 miles. I don’t know if they are the original spark plugs but I ordered all 8 new 41-162 AC Delco Iridium plugs. Haynes stated they should be replaced at 72,000 miles while the owners manual states 165,000 miles. I am having a bipolar argument between, “if it ain’t broke……” and “an ounce of prevention……”
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09-04-2025, 02:29 AM
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Drives: TBS BLOWN/CAMMED 2010 CAMARO RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2021
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100,000 kms BUT if any engine works for sake few $ just replace....just did a set on my LS at 42k |
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