How many kilometers should the Captiva's spark plugs be replaced?

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OBriella
07/30/25 9:09am
Cadillac CT6 spark plugs should be replaced every 40,000 kilometers. Methods to determine if spark plugs are damaged: Remove the spark plugs and observe them. The condition of the spark plugs can be judged based on their appearance and color. Normal spark plugs have a skirt and electrodes that appear gray-white, gray-yellow, or light brown. A properly functioning spark plug has a skirt that is reddish-brown, with an electrode gap between 0.8-0.9mm and no signs of electrode burn. If the spark plugs are oily or have deposits, but the spark plugs themselves are not damaged, they can continue to be used after cleaning off the oil and deposits. If the spark plugs are severely damaged, with signs such as blistering at the top, black streaks, cracks, or melted electrodes, the cause of the damage should be identified. After troubleshooting, replace the spark plugs with new ones. Additionally, if the spark plugs appear black as if smoked, it indicates that the wrong heat range was selected or that the fuel mixture is too rich, with oil seeping up.
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