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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Can you tell me the correct plug gap for a 99 4.3 blazer , its due a service next week, regards malc
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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For AC/Delco plugs .060"
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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hi, thanks, i seem to remember a thread about reducing the gap to improve mpg
 
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I don't know about it increasing mileage, but I bet it would work to burn off the electrode prematurely.
 
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Reducing the gap would promote plug fouling and a slower, incomplete burn, reducing fuel mileage. Increasing the gap will cause detonation and the PCM would retard ignition timing, reducing fuel mileage. As rriddle3 mentioned, AC Delco 41-993 with a gap of .060"
 
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