TUNE UP

[grbr95]

I just got my Chev Lumin V6 3.1L tuned up at 122K, with new plugs and wires. Not the extened life or platinums, just regular plugs/wires.
They are good for 50k. My question is: If I'm only putting 5k/yr on the car, is it ok to wait 50k miles before replacing the plugs and wires again? I ask because at this rate, it will take me 7-8 years or more to get 50k miles on the car.

 

[NJC]

I'd say yes based on my personal assumption unused plugs shouldn't wear out.

The rubber insulation of the wires may degrade over time but I suspect they'll be fine too in 8yrs. You can always check the resistance to see if they are in spec and visibly for cracks etc.

I still have the original plug wires on my '84 Accord and '89 Volvo.

 

[brianl703]

When I bought my 1988 Mustang GT in 2002 it still had the original plug wires on it. I could tell since they said "1988" on them (Ford prints the year on the OE sparkplug wires).

 

[grbr95]

Wow....I can't beleive wires lasted that long for you, njc. I've never heard of them lasting that long.. I assume your car is garaged as well?