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Spark Plug

IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Spark Plug type [a],[b] AWSF-42EE

Spark Plug Gap 1.3 - 1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 in.)


[a] Several unique styles of enhanced spark plugs are produced for 3.8L engines. Each style is identified by the part number letters.

(1) "AWSF-32E" indicates the center electrode is enhanced with platinum and are used in cylinders 4, sand 6 of the engine.

(2) "AWSF-32EG" indicates the ground (side) electrode is enhanced with platinum and are used in cylinders 1, 2 and 3 of the engine.

(3) "AWSF-32EE indicates platinum enhancement on both the ground (side) and center electrode. These "EE" spark plugs are the service replacement for all six cylinders of the engine.

[b] If a spark plug is removed for examination, it MUST be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number as shown on the engine decal.