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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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cost do replace coil spark plugs?

Lots of threads on this didn't give me an idea of what should the cost be to replace the plugs, roughly?

Got vibration in the car and light go to workshop check engine came on, pretty sure it misfired in the moist weather, the engine doesn't rattle or sound different otherwise.

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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It's usually 2 hours of shop labor to change the spark plugs, so not much more for the coilpacks?
 
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Hey, that's not too bad. Anything else that should be done while they are in there? Been noticing the engine doesn't have as much torque lately.
 
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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You can save a lot of money and do it yourself. I did it recently and it was not very hard.
 
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First I need to take it to indy to determine if that's the cause. I never did anything to my car including oil change, I guess I could try to do this myself but I have no tools, and I park in a condo building garage.. Sounds interesting though.
 
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So if the culprit is the spark plugs, is it ok to drive to the shop (about 3 miles on highway) or better to get it towed? The engine light is on and says "take to workshop" when started. Thanks.
 
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1 1/2 hour labor is all.
plus 80 or so for the plugs. Change the oil too.
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Thank you
 
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