Spark plug gap?

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
130,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGELBABY64
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What do I gap the plugs at?
Feb 24, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Here is a guide and a diagram that will help you with the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Here is a video

https://youtu.be/c9_NVXiwvYg

Check out the diagram (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Oct 10, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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JEFF1977
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Electrical problem
1999 Chevy Cavalier Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles
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spark plug gap for 1999 chevy cavalier
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:54 PM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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that is dependent on your spark plug type, the grounding strip on the bottom of the spark plug should be a little less then perpendicular to the electrode in the ceramic.

check the gapping on another plug.
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:54 PM (Merged)
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