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Old 07-06-2009, 10:17 AM
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I don't usually go for gimmicks but I installed those E3 spark plugs and have gained 2 miles per gallon and I still drive the same
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:30 AM
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Some how, I doubt it.
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:39 AM
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?seriously?
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:39 AM
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I like the idea behind the e3's, I may try them only because with my discount I get them the same price as most other plugs list for. It is time for plugs though. I just don't expect any type of huge gain or anything.

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Old 07-06-2009, 11:01 AM
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Mash the gas, spin the tires and commute 60 mi. round trip to work. Getting ready to see what my third tank is going to get
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:19 AM
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If the old plugs had more than 25k to 30k on them ANY new plugs could have boosted the fuel economy.

I run Champion plugs in everything we own--if there were some better of making spark plugs Champion would have figured it out in the last 105 years they've been in business...
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:54 AM
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Didnt champion start another company after he was booted from his own>? It was AC spark plugs, but eventually after changing hands it ended up merging and creating AC-Delco. But I dont know if thats still the case. It doesnt really matter, both companies have been around for a long time either way. But i still feel that just because they are the oldest, doesnt mean they are the best. I think many other companies offer great products as well.

Back on topic, i have read alot of responses on forums about peoples personal experiences with them, and its about 50/50 for improvement/no improvement in automobiles, but EVERY one i have read so far has had a very good experience in lawn mowers of all things! I read about people with cavaliers to escalades getting power and mileage improvements, to accords getting no increase. Some also have mentioned issues with fouling out within the first 1000 miles, so im torn. I dont know what to think except to try them and see what happens.
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Old 07-07-2009, 05:18 PM
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Now swap back to a set of $2 Autolite copper core plugs and see what happens.
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