Description - Platinum Plugs
The V6 engines use platinum resistor spark plugs. They have resistance values of 6,000 to 20,000 ohms when checked with at least a 1000 volt tester. For spark plug identification and specifications, refer to SPARK PLUG .
Do not use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the spark plugs. This will give an inaccurate reading.
When the spark plugs use a single or double platinum tips and they have a recommended service life of 100,000 miles for normal driving conditions per schedule A. The spark plugs have a recommended service life of 75,000 miles for severe driving conditions per schedule B. A thin platinum pad is welded to both or just the center electrode end(s) as shown in (Fig 1). Extreme care must be used to prevent spark plug cross threading, mis-gapping (Fig 2) and ceramic insulator damage during plug removal and installation.