I tried changing plugs on my 98 Chev Blazer which went alright until I ran into a road block on Cyl # 3 which is right behind the steering linkage. Not enough room for both a knuckle and the spark plug socket when trying to go under or over the steering linkage.<br /><br />I was thinking of trying to disconnect the linkage or else jacking up the body a little to afford just enough room to get the socket and knuckle on the plug.<br /><br />Helpful thoughts appreciated.<br /><br />Kevin
<br /><br />And speaking of plugs... I did some extensive reading on Platinum vs. standard plugs.<br />I decided to go with regular copper core plugs due to better performance, and better on the pocket book. There is no sense to pay the extra money on plugs you are going to change earlier than recommended (but that's just me).<br />Then there's the 'double platinum' scam. <br />What a rip there. Save your money.<br /><br />My manual suggests a tuneup at 100k miles, but there's no way I was waiting that long. <br />From what I've read, several people broke plugs off and/or stripped them at 100k miles. Try blaming the dealer for that one...<br /><br />I cleaned and re-gapped at 30k miles, and I swapped them out at 60k. Good thing too, as the gaps were way out.<br /><br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br /><br />H.