When should the Tiida's spark plugs be replaced?
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The Tiida's spark plugs need to be replaced approximately every 100,000 kilometers. Methods to determine if spark plugs are damaged: Remove the spark plugs and observe them. Assess their condition based on the following appearance and color. Normal spark plugs have insulator skirts and electrodes that appear gray-white, gray-yellow, or light brown. A properly functioning spark plug has an insulator skirt that is reddish-brown, with an electrode gap between 0.8-0.9mm and no signs of electrode burning. 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 or that the air-fuel mixture is too rich, with oil seeping up.