2000 Mazda Protege spark plugs

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
165,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ZEMORZEMOR
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what color should be spark plugs. the insulator around the electrode is white.
Apr 13, 2015 at 10:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the plugs have miles on them, they should be a tan color. Pure white usually indicates the plug is too hot.
Apr 14, 2015 at 4:59 AM
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