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MY 1997 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with platinum-tipped spark plugs. Would there be any advantage in changing to regular sparks plugs?

THEY will be cheaper, but won't last as long. Platinum-tipped spark plugs are used for their longer life and are fitted mainly because America has laws about service intervals and the platinum-tipped plugs help meet the laws.

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