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Nov 4, 2017 | 08:30 PM

EZDriver

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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.

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.

John

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Nov 5, 2017 | 06:39 AM

Jon89

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^^ I believe he meant to type "iridium" plugs....

Nov 5, 2017 | 07:48 AM

EZDriver

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Quote:

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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?

Nov 5, 2017 | 08:44 AM

Johnken

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Gotta love the spell check in these phones. Thanks Jon. No never changed my coils yet 104k on odometer.

Nov 8, 2017 | 07:02 AM

marvin.d.miller

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My 1999 XK8 convertible just passed 129,690 on the original coils, runs like a dream.

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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