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Spark plugs and oil!?!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Frankiegoesto, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. Frankiegoesto

    Frankiegoesto New Member

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    Hello guys,

    I'm back again. I've found my way in getting the valve clearances as they should be again! I'm now perfectly fine on all 20! Might be doing the compression test, but I'm not sure when/how to do because I don't have the proper tools yet. First I want to fire it up and see if it runs... Or is this a really bad idea?

    At the moment I'm also looking for some new sparkplugs and that's were I get confused. The service manual says I should use: DR8ES-L spark plugs. The dealer told me to get DR8ES plugs. I searched the web and found out the the addition "-L" stands for a 1/2 heat range. So the spark plugs which I'll need are like DR8,5ES... Did one of you have experienced a difference in using a normal DR8ES or the DR8ES-L??

    Another question about the oil:
    Manual says: half synthetic 20W40
    Dealer says: 10W40 because the 20W40 is an old oil and 10W40 should be fine....

    I trust you guys more than the dealer and I'm hoping you can help me out again.

    Frankie
     
    Frankiegoesto, Mar 1, 2011
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