Spark Plug
IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSpark Plug type [a],[b] AWSF-42EE
Spark Plug Gap 1.3 - 1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 in.)
[a] Several unique styles of enhanced spark plugs are produced for 3.8L engines. Each style is identified by the part number letters:
(1) "AWSF-42E" indicates the center electrode is enhanced with platinum and are used in cylinders 4, 5 and 6 of the engine.
(2) "AWSF-42EG" indicates the ground (side) electrode is enhanced with platinum and are used in cylinders 1, 2 and 3 of the engine.
(3) "AWSF-42EE" indicates platinum enhancement on both the ground (side) and center electrode. These "EE" spark plugs are the service replacement for all six cylinders of the engine.
[b] If a spark plug is removed for examination, it MUST be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number as shown on the engine decal.