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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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spring tune up

So I've had my 07 r56 a few months now. So far the only things I've done to it are an oil change and new brakes/rotors. I want to give the car it's 1st tune up with me and wanted to know what spark plugs should I go with and any other tune up tips since this will be the 1st time I've done it with this car.

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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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This is the spark plug and vendor I used when I did my plugs last year.

Amazon.com: NGK (5992) ILZKBR7A-8G Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1: Automotive Amazon.com: NGK (5992) ILZKBR7A-8G Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1: Automotive
 
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by djenks76
So I've had my 07 r56 a few months now. So far the only things I've done to it are an oil change and new brakes/rotors. I want to give the car it's 1st tune up with me and wanted to know what spark plugs should I go with and any other tune up tips since this will be the 1st time I've done it with this car.

Thanks!
If your coolant has never been flushed and filled with new, better do it now! I would also put in new transmission fluid and also refresh the brake fluid if the previous owner never did it. Most likely, they didn't!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 05:38 AM
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Thanks for the advice!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 05:58 AM
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Any reputable spark plug, NGK is a good one. Fluids as mentioned, and probably the air filter. You'll need a 12 pt socket for the plugs.
 
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