Quote Originally Posted by Ozsko View Post
Everyone has a view, I never change them and the last car went close to 180,000k without problems. In the old days yes, they had to be done due to weak ignition systems mainly but they were rubbish in those days, badly made out of poor materials but for me I just pull 'em out, lubricate the threads and re-install. My last three petrol cars have never had a plug change while I owned them. If I still owned my workshop I would be telling you they needed changing earlier than 60K! Admittedly none of those motors were TSI so just ignore me, I am just passing on my experience.
What an excellent advice!

Also. My grandpa smoked since he was 5 and lived till 105. I guess, the cigarettes are better these days, we could all smoke and live till at least 100, since the health system is much better today as well.