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Replace spark plugs recommendation - every 15-20k

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neg:
VW replaced the spark plugs on the 2.0T every 40,000miles, if your remapped I would highly recommend as preventative maintenance you swap the plugs every 15-20,000 miles.

I was getting a random multiple missfire at high-ish speeds during WOT in 5th/6th, everything seemed fine in the lower gears.  I did the obvious diagnosis with coilpacks which didnt fix it so went onto spark plugs - although the one's in there having done only 15k miles!  Anyway swapped and now the car seems to be running fine again with no hiccups so far.

All 4 removed plugs look the same and dont appear to look 'bad' in any way.

FYI, plugs are £9.50 + vat each from VW

Greeners:
Cheapish fix then Neg  :happy2:

Sound advice though as the engine will be working harder than the consumables were designed for.

RedRobin:
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JKM recommended I change plugs every 20k miles because my car is remapped. Standard Mk5 GTI VW plugs are fine.

:happy2:

[neg - How's your turbo issue?]

john_o:
Good advice  :happy2: cheers

The wheel man:
Good call.  After reading ive checked that mine were changed at my 40k service and they were not!!!  Hmmmmmm

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