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My last service was last year and I had it done around the corner from where I work. First time that I didn't have it serviced at Hyundai. And I haven't had the spark plugs changed. They say that they should have been changed at 45,000 or 3 years. Well my car has done 38,364 kms but is 4 1/2 years old.
But the plugs were in the car when I bought it and it has only done 38,364 kms. Makes me wonder about other things. I very reputable mechanic thinks that I should take this further because a spark plug breaking after only 38,364 kms must be a poor quality product to begin with?
I don't know what make the plugs are. They are Hyundai factory fitted
Out of interest I have just looked at the manual for my 2014 1.8 Petrol Auto.Spark plugs are not mentioned, or even inspected until they are Replaced at 160,000kmThe discrepancy in the difference between 45,000km and 160,000 is extraordinary.
Hi Lorian. When the mechanic who took the car in for me took the top cover off the lead thing was sitting up higher than the rest.
But the plugs were in the car when I bought it and it has only done 38,364 kms.
The service interval on a 2014 is not at all relevant to the discussion. It's a completely different car.
Quote from: JUDY on March 03, 2015, 10:10:08Hi Lorian. When the mechanic who took the car in for me took the top cover off the lead thing was sitting up higher than the rest. that can only really occur four ways. Either:1. the nipple on the end needed screwing back up. minor issue,2. the plug has unscrewed itself. minor issue.3. the plug has stripped the threads in the head (fiddly but easy enough to fix)4. Coupled with the rest of your description of the insulation missing from the electrode, some bizzare plug failure the likes of which I've never seen without a belt breaking, and a piston hitting the plug. Would very much like to see a picture of it.I'd want to be sure that this cant just be easily fixed by a new plug, before committing to the head removal.
36 Months/45,000 Service Factory Schedule $365.00•Carry out complete global diagnostic system (GDS) check•Check operation of instrument warning lights, gauges & illumination•Check vehicle for outstanding recalls or service campaigns•Inspect SRS air bag & pre-tensioners•Inspect air cleaner element•Inspect air con operation & components•Inspect battery terminals & condition•Inspect brake fluid/clutch fluid•Inspect brake hoses & lines•Inspect condition & pressure of tyres & spare•Inspect cooling system level, hoses•Inspect drive shafts & boots•Inspect evaporator pollen filter•Inspect exhaust system damage & security•Inspect front & rear pads, calipers & rotors•Inspect fuel lines & connections•Inspect manual transaxle oil•Inspect operation of lights/wipers, controls & accessories•Inspect park brake adjustment•Inspect power steering pump fluid & hoses•Inspect rear brake drums & linings•Inspect seat belt webbing & operation•Inspect steering rack & all linkage components, boots•Inspect suspension for damage & torque all mounting points•Lube door, boot, bonnet hinges & latches•Perform fuel system treatment•Perform ignition lead resistance check•Replace engine coolant•Replace engine oil & filter•Replace spark plugs 2010 fd 2.0l according to icare lifetime capped price servicing.