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Old 05-15-11, 09:36 PM
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Question Spark plug question

I went to Autozone and bought a set of NGK iridium spark plugs (BKR6EIX-11) for my 97 and happened to notice a sticker under the hood indicating to use plugs with twin ground electrodes. Is it safe to use these plugs or will there be problems with them?
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Old 05-15-11, 11:23 PM
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The plug will work, but it will wear out more quickly due to the waste spark system in your car. They also may not fire correct causing a CEL eventually. Return the plugs and get the correct ones.
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Wow, I just realized I think I have that sticker too. 2002 ES300....have fun on the rear plugs....I know I haven't tried yet....
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It just seems odd that the autoparts stores would even list them if they were not compatible.
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