Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2001)
Spark Plug: Description and Operation
SPARK PLUG
Platinum
The 3.3/3.8L engines utilize platinum spark plugs. Refer to the maintenance schedule.
All engines use resistor spark plugs. They have resistance values ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 ohms when checked with at least a 1000 volt spark
plug tester.
Do not use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the spark plugs. This will give an inaccurate reading.
Fig.14 Platinum Pads
The spark plugs are double platinum and have a recommended service life of 100,000 miles for normal driving conditions per schedule A . The
spark plugs have a recommended service life of 75,000 miles for severe driving conditions per schedule B. A thin platinum pad is welded to both
electrode ends. Extreme care must be used to prevent spark plug cross threading, mis-gaping and ceramic insulator damage during plug removal
and installation.
CAUTION: Cleaning of the platinum plug may damage the platinum tip.
