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Got all 8 plugs replaced now. Glad I did the driver side first, as the passenger side was a LOT harder to get to and the experience I gained with the driver side helped a lot. I had to remove the engine computer and mount bracket to get to the rear plugs. After getting everything buttoned up I drove for about 25 miles and it worked perfectly. All the performance issues I'd been having are gone.

I probably could have gotten away with not replacing the coils but they already had 20,000 miles on them and might have suffered some damage from the bad plugs, so it's probably better that I did.

I put anti-seize lubricant on the plugs and dielectric grease on the coil boots which should make them easier to change in the future.



I highly recommend the DeWalt Accessory Socket Kit if you're going to change your spark plugs. It comes with 3 different length extensions, U-joints, spark plug sockets, size adaptors, and drill adaptors for both 1/4" and 3/8" sockets. This thing totally saved my bacon and allowed me to get into some crazy tight spots.


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