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Old 05-28-2014, 02:41 PM
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Replacing spark plugs

I have about 80k on my 2007 fit. My car has been stalling in the morning if I do not let it warm up for several minutes. I know i have a weak battery so I plan to replace both the battery and the spark plugs at the same time. Does anyone know what kind of where i should get my spark plugs?
I think i should replace all 4. Honda is selling them for $20 each. Any other site you'd recommend for cheaper plugs and which brand?
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Old 05-28-2014, 03:46 PM
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Not sure where to get spark plugs but are you thinking the battery is making for weaker spark or two unrelated issues?
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:13 PM
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Two unrelated issues. Someone mentioned that a weak battery could make car stall in the cold. I think it could prevent me from starting but not sure about stalling.
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:15 PM
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Yea once a car is started the battery has no affect unless your alternator is on the way out. In which case you'd have other problems was just checking you didn't think it was the battery.
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by .Grimace
Yea once a car is started the battery has no affect unless your alternator is on the way out. In which case you'd have other problems was just checking you didn't think it was the battery.

I've concluded that it's either the spark plugs (less likely) or the valves need adjustments (highly likely).

but for maintenance purposes i think it's good time to repalce bth the plugs and battery as my battery has gone through several light on mishaps and is probably pretty well drained.
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:26 PM
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I am curious to see the answer. Just got my fit with a little higher miles and I'd be shocked if they ever did the plugs. Plus valve adjustment seems to be a thing I see on here often when no one has ever mentioned it on hondas in the past. Very curious why this car seems to have such issues,
 
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Old 05-29-2014, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by .Grimace
...valve adjustment seems to be a thing I see on here often when no one has ever mentioned it on hondas in the past.
Not true...Honda has always recommended regular valve adjustments for their engines.

The Generation1 CR-Vs (B series engines) needed valve adjustments more often than was recommended in the USA. (30K miles VS 100K) Our old '90 Accord recommended valve clearance checks every 12K miles!

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Regards spark plugs, for the longest life, buy the proper Denso or NGK Iridium plugs at your favorite source (NAPA or Rock Auto for example). Less than $10 ea USD at RA.
DENSO Part # 3401 {#SKJ20DRM13} Iridium Long-Life
 
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Old 05-29-2014, 09:25 PM
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I got some IK20L plugs for sale. Only had them in the car for like 500 miles if that. PM'd if you're interested. Give ya a good deal.
 
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