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Old July 25th 05, 06:03 AM
Steve H
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Sometimes I spray the wires down with a spray bottle. If the car starts
missing: replace. I have also been known to touch the wires and feel for the
current. Get Zapped: replace


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"chibitul" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I just check the spark plug wires on my newly purchased 1997 Civic:
> they are from 1997, probably the OEM wires, and they all measured under
> 10kOhms. I will also look tonight with the engine running to see if I
> notice any "sparks" around the wires, but I was wondering if I should
> replace those anyway. I am trying to make small (read cheap!)
> maintenace jobs, such as replacing the air filter, spark plugs, maybe
> the rotor and the cap, and all these are under $20, however the spark
> plug wire set is $47. If it is not absolutely necessary, I wouldn't
> replace them.
>
> What od you guys think?
>
> thanks
>



 




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