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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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R53 Spark Plugs

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I just replaced my OEM spark plugs with Autolite Double Platinum APP5224. I could find no reference on this form to the correct spark plug gap for this plug. I called Autolite and got their recommendation of .044.

Hope this helps others.

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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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You should not gap a platinum plug. You will mare the platinum tip and affect the performance. They should be gaped right out of the box. iicr.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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The instructions with the platinum plugs indcate that they should be gapped per the manufacuturer's recommendation. So gapping them does not seem to be a problem. I measured all four plugs out of the box and got four different gaps.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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well. I have ben wrong before and i guess i am again. good luck with your issue.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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how did you like the autolite spark plugs vs the oem spark plugs?
 
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