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jroxz44 01-10-2013 06:44 PM

spark plug color
 
I have a 95 accord ex 2.2 vtec with 155k on it and she runs great but I pulled the plugs yesterday to see how they were burning and I noticed they had a greenish tint to them. What's that mean I never saw plugs like that. Its like copper corrosion green if u leave it in weather to long. Could that be some junk in the gas im useing? All 4 cylinders are the same exactly. I thought Maby it was burning antifreeze but I never notice the level going down. I never had to put any coolant in either. Any idea? Maby burning too hot? Or should I switch plug brands. What goes best with Honda's. I know certain vehicles u need to run certain plugs/ wires or they won't run at 100%

JimBlake 01-10-2013 08:15 PM

Hondas like NGK plugs. Or Denso. People have told about problems with Bosch, but I've used Bosch with no problems & no green color.

Leaking antifreeze generally makes the plugs all clean & shiny. Like steam-cleaning.

Somewhere on NGK's website there's a set of pictures of sparkplugs, showing different things like lean, rich, too hot, too cold, etc.

jroxz44 01-10-2013 10:08 PM

The website said its from oxidation and the dye they put in gas. Sometimes a common thing among autolites. Im gonna switch to ngk anyways. Idk how it would be oxidizing thou.

JimBlake 01-11-2013 06:56 AM

I've heard of strange colors coming from fuel additives, but usually from extra junk that people pour into their gas tanks. I'll have to remember about the green stuff...


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