Spark Plug: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION - PLATINUM PLUGS

The V6 engines use platinum resistor spark plugs. They have resistance values of 6,000 to 20,000 ohms when checked with at least a 1000 volt tester. For spark plug identification and specifications, Refer to the Specifications.





Do not use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the spark plugs. This will give an inaccurate reading.

When the spark plug has a single or double platinum tip, the recommended service life for normal driving conditions per schedule A in this manual is 100,000 miles (161 000 km). The spark plugs have a recommended service life of 75,000 miles (121 000 km) for severe driving conditions per schedule B in this manual. A thin platinum pad is welded to both or just the center electrode end(s) as shown in.





Extreme care must be used to prevent spark plug cross threading, mis-gapping and ceramic insulator damage during plug removal and installation.

CAUTION: Cleaning of the platinum plug may damage the platinum tip.