How many kilometers should the Lingpai spark plugs be replaced?
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Lingpai spark plugs should be replaced every 60,000 kilometers. Methods to determine if spark plugs are damaged: Remove the spark plugs and observe them. Based on the following appearance colors, judge the condition of the spark plugs. Normal spark plugs have skirts 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 covered in oil or deposits but are not damaged, they can continue to be used after cleaning off the oil and deposits. If the spark plugs are severely damaged, showing 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 for the spark plugs, the air-fuel mixture is too rich, or there is oil leakage.
My Honda Lingpai has been running for five years, and the spark plugs were replaced at 60,000 kilometers. Before the replacement, I noticed the car was slow to start, the throttle response was sluggish, and fuel consumption kept rising. After the change, there was an immediate difference—the engine runs much smoother now, and acceleration is more fluid. Typically, for compact cars like the Lingpai, spark plugs are recommended to be replaced every 60,000 kilometers because electrode wear can lead to poor ignition, dragging down overall performance. I went to the repair shop myself to get it done, costing a few hundred bucks, but it was worth it to avoid bigger issues later. Now at 80,000 kilometers, the engine runs without strange noises, and during maintenance, it's also advised to check the spark plugs' condition. If left unchanged for too long, it might cause shaking and exhaust issues—safety always comes first when driving.
