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Spark Plug Replacement

Fresh plugs for clean starts and full power.

Difficulty: easy~0.62.5 hrs1 day
Estimated total
$110–460
Parts$30–160
Labor$80–300
Labor time0.62.5 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

Old spark plugs are removed and replaced with the correct heat range and gap for your engine.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Rough idle
  • Hard cold starts
  • Misfire codes
  • Decreased fuel economy
If you delay

Misfires can damage catalytic converters — a much pricier repair.

Maintenance tip

Iridium plugs typically last 60k–100k miles.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.