Replacing Coil Packs... worth it or not?

[NEKsport]

Greetings all,

Is there any real benefit to spending the ~$40-50 on new coils if I have no CEL's? Will be doing the plugs this weekend anyway. I did a little bit of searching thru spark plug threads & searched for threads about coils, but I didnt see anything from folks who didnt have a "reason" (CEL) too.
Yes, I'm sticking with OEM plugs

Thanks!

 

[ouroboros]

If they're not throwing codes or causing a misfire there's no need to replace them. If you throw misfire codes, then I would look into replacing them. I threw multiple misfires on mine and ended up replacing all the plugs and coils.

 

[Hockeygoon]

Keeping your plugs fresh make the coils last longer.

 

[tommudd]

No real need other than the coils will wear down some ( lose some of their zip :icon_lol over time.
Since I somehow accumulated several new or almost new sets over the years I have swapped mine 3 times in 218,000 miles.
Of course the spares are kept for the just in case 2 AM call .

 

[Dave]

I agree with everyone that it would just be a waste of time/money replacing coil-paks when not needed. If you do have to replace one or more use OEM only though.


Dave

 

[tommudd]

I might add that mine were getting dirty
so thought I'd put clean ones back in





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[NEKsport]

Really appreciate the feedback folks!

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Is there a way to clean the coils or do any maintenance on them?

 

[ouroboros]

Is there a way to clean the coils or do any maintenance on them?

As far as I'm aware, no. Aside from that, if you buy aftermarket you can get lifetime warranties on certain brands which is what I did.. Fails? Warranty. :icon_lol:

 

[LibertyTC]

Last time I was in my packs, I used a precision Q-Tip, dipped in alcohol,taped to a straight piece of coat hanger, to clean the upper contact.:gr_grin:
Always look to make sure the lower rubber o-ring seal is in place.
If water gets down past, well, misfires could happen.:thumbsdown:

 

[jp7794]

I take a q-tip with dielectric grease like we used to do with plug wires back in the day.

 

[Dave]

I take a q-tip with dielectric grease like we used to do with plug wires back in the day.

Yeah, and rub some dialectic grease right around that rubber "O ring" on the bottom of the coil-pak to help keep it supple and make a better seal before you snap it back on.


Dave