Plugs and leads

[cliovicky]

When are you supposed to change them ? anyone know where i can get the bit of silver cover that goes over the oil cap. Mine fell off ! the clip is rubbish !

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Plugs on a 172 are supposed to be good for 72k , i think thats a bit optimistic , mine lasted about 30k . You can buy the cover that covers the oil filler cap separate from Renault .The clips do tend to break off easily , best thing to do whenchanging your oil or if somebody else is going to change the oil is remove the whole engine cover first then you / they won't snap the clip off . You shouldn't need to change the leads unless you have a problem .

 

[cliovicky]

Thanks for that. My car has just done 38k and i am not sure if the plugs have been changed. any ideas on price for the plugs?

 

[edde]

Thanks for that. My car has just done 38k and i am not sure if the plugs have been changed. any ideas on price for the plugs?

£20 each from Renault but you cna get them cheaper I forget where though best do a search 16V_jon posted the name.

Plugs are good for 72k just some people (rare) have chnaged them early as they havn't worked as they should but yu'll know if they need chnaging.
You alos need a new intake manifold seal realy when you chnage them as its got to come off to get to the plugs.

 

[BenR]

www.sparkplugs.co.uk

 

[16v_jon]

From our motor factors the plugs are £7 + vat each sparkplugs.co.uk are a little more pricey but open to the general public i change mine every 20k