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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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I just did the 1000m service on my 09 Sg, when I checked the plugs the front one was black and the back one still basically white, any ideas or is this normal
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I would not call it normal. What are your "build" details?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Everything is still stock, should I take it back to the dealer B4 I add pipes and a/c
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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If it is a dry black then it sounds like an injector or vacum leak problem. If it is a wet black then it is probably a ring/valve seal (oil) problem. Hope this helps.
 
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Yes its a dry black, Ill take it back, Thanx
 
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