Description - Platinum Plugs

The V6 engines use platinum resistor spark plugs. They have resistance values of 6,000 to 20,000 ohms when checked with at least a 1000 volt tester. For spark plug identification and specifications, Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS .

Do not use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the spark plugs. This will give an inaccurate reading.

When the spark plug has a single or double platinum tip, the recommended service life for normal driving conditions per SCHEDULE A under MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES in Owner's Manual is 100,000 miles. The spark plugs have a recommended service life of 75,000 miles for severe driving conditions per SCHEDULE B under MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES in Owner's Manual . A thin platinum pad is welded to both or just the center electrode end(s) as shown in Fig 1. Extreme care must be used to prevent spark plug cross threading, mis-gapping and ceramic insulator damage during plug removal and installation. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Platinum Pads

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2 - PLATINUM SPARK SURFACE

CAUTION: Cleaning of the platinum plug may damage the platinum tip.

Fig 2: Setting Spark Plug Electrode Gap

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