spark plugs too hot?

xmsleepr

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about 2 months ago i did a tune-up on my car and installed ngk iridiums...
last week i was bored with a plug socket in my hand and took one of them out to see how they were looking...accord to the spark plug guide in the back of my buddies shop manual my plugs have high speed glazing which means either its running too lean or too hot... and as a side note they said "switch to cold plugs if driving habits warrant" now what does that mean to me exactly? would a colder plug be a good idea? and how do i find a colder plug for my car?
 

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about 2 months ago i did a tune-up on my car and installed ngk iridiums...
last week i was bored with a plug socket in my hand and took one of them out to see how they were looking...accord to the spark plug guide in the back of my buddies shop manual my plugs have high speed glazing which means either its running too lean or too hot... and as a side note they said "switch to cold plugs if driving habits warrant" now what does that mean to me exactly? would a colder plug be a good idea? and how do i find a colder plug for my car?

What heat range plug are you running? I think stock is 5, which should be fine. But if you're worried about it, run a 6 instead.

You want to throw some pics up? I bet they are fine.
 

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What heat range plug are you running? I think stock is 5, which should be fine. But if you're worried about it, run a 6 instead.

You want to throw some pics up? I bet they are fine.

ill take them out again and take some pictures, i just grabbed what the guy gave me at advanced auto part really :x but the number on them is off by 1 digit from my buddies NGKs in his H22a4
 

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ill take them out again and take some pictures, i just grabbed what the guy gave me at advanced auto part really :x but the number on them is off by 1 digit from my buddies NGKs in his H22a4



They're probably ZFR5FIX-11. Which should be fine for a stock motor.
 

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Those plug colors were developed for old school carburated engines. Doesn't apply to todays engines and fuel control systems. Most plugs come out white with almost no deposits on them at all. The last time I saw a "tan" colored plug was on my 1959 BSA A10
 
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