XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

Spark Plugs

Old Nov 4, 2017 | 08:30 PM
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Just a short bit if information needed from others experience.

What spark plug and coil life can be expected in the 2000 XK8?

And what plug is recommended?

Thanks guys.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 10:21 PM
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I saw an improvement at 71k. No reason you couldn't wait longer though. Used Imodium plugs 0.052 gap.

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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 06:39 AM
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^^ I believe he meant to type "iridium" plugs....
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnken
I saw an improvement at 71k. No reason you couldn't wait longer though. Used Imodium plugs 0.052 gap.

John
Did you change your coils at 71K also?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Gotta love the spell check in these phones. Thanks Jon. No never changed my coils yet 104k on odometer.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 07:02 AM
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My 1999 XK8 convertible just passed 129,690 on the original coils, runs like a dream.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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My car will only back up when I use Imodium plugs.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 06:20 AM
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...and then a couple days later there's this big huge backfire that's reminiscent of a cannon...lifts you right off the seat...
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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Good one Marvin. I wish I could say I "planned" the set up .

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