Zero Weight Project

One of the problems of buying a used vehicle is knowing what you are getting. Was the car well maintained?  Did the previous owner drive the car into the ground.  When getting a previously owned vehicle, it is probably a good idea to do teh basic maintenance items.  One of the easy maintenance items is replacing the spark plugs.

I know that they are supposed to last 100k, but the reality is that a fouled plug will lower fuel economy, hurt performance and potentially damage the cat. My first shock was the price of plugs for the RX8. I got a deal at $100. That’s $25 each. That is over 10x the price of many other plugs. Well, I am glad I did. Check out the pictures of what the plugs looked like in the car. I am definitely glad I swapped the plugs. (Click on the pictures to launch the gallery)

If you try to replace the spark plugs yourself, you will find that it is nearly impossible to see the plugs by opening up the hood. Luckily, I found an easy access by removing the drive front wheel.