Are you supposed to gap fine wire platinum plugs?

Are you supposed to gap fine wire platinum plugs?

Are you supposed to gap fine wire platinum plugs?

All spark plugs should be checked for proper gap according to the OE specs before installation. Even plugs sold as “pre-gapped” should be checked to ensure that they haven’t been dropped, or that the gap matches your specific needs.

 
Thomas Dayton
Assistant Manager
J S Auto Supply in Jamestown, N.Y.

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