1997 Oldsmobile Changing spark plugs

1997 OLDSMOBILE
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KENNY TAYLOR
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1997 Oldsmobile V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles
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How do you get to the back spark plugs on a 1997 Oldsmoblie Cutlass Supreme. The front are easy but I thnk you have to tilt the engine forward to get to the back ones. How do you tilt the engine forward?
Dec 8, 2007 at 1:49 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Ken, they make a plug socket with an extension and a swivel buit right in, this is the tool for you!
Dec 8, 2007 at 2:29 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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there is also a special tool that you can use to crank the engine foward. I have one its awesome.
Dec 14, 2007 at 11:18 AM
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