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Spark Plug - Acdelco Specialty - Spark Plug (Part Number: C88L)

  • Price:   $  15.55

  • Availability: In Stock

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  • CTO: MX
  • Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS): 8511100000
  • Life Cycle Status Code: 7
  • Life Cycle Status Description: Superseded
  • Maximum Cases per Pallet Layer: 24
  • Pallet Layer Maximum: 3
  • Warranty Special: 7 Years/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty (Parts Only). Please see ACDelco.com for more details
  • Warranty Special UOM: TX
  • ACDelco Market Indicator CA - L0: Y
  • ACDelco Market Indicator US - L0: Y
  • Approximate Resistor Value (k ohms): 2-20k ohms
  • Center Electrode Core Material: Copper
  • Center Electrode Tip Material: Nickel Alloy
  • FAQ - Answer 1: Yes, this interval depends on what type of spark plug your vehicle requires. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.
  • FAQ - Answer 2: Yes, if it is the scheduled time for spark plug replacement. It is okay to replace one spark plug if it is fouled or damaged prior to scheduled maintenance, provided the source of the damage is found and corrected.
  • FAQ - Answer 3: Yes. Diesel engines require glow plugs because diesel engines operate differently than gas engines. ACDelco Professional Glow Plugs are specially designed to give diesel engines the heat they need for their cold starts. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.
  • FAQ - Answer 4: Yes. When ACDelco spark plugs are manufactured, they are pre-gapped to the correct gap specification.
  • FAQ - Answer 5: Not always, but you should inspect your spark plug wires for wear when replacing your spark plugs. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for more information.
  • FAQ - Answer 6: Yes, pre-ignition can cause serious damage to your engine. Pre-ignition is the ignition of fuel before the actual spark occurs, which causes a rapid temperature rise in the combustion chamber that can damage engine components and melt spark plug electrodes. Causes of pre-ignition include but are not limited to a buildup of deposits that can become incandescent in the combustion chamber, improper installation torque being applied to spark plugs, and having spark plugs with a heat range that is too hot for the engine's operating condition.
  • FAQ - Answer 7: No, cleaning your old spark plugs is not recommended. Dirty, fouled spark plugs may also have broken or chipped insulator tips, worn electrodes, or worn or missing side wires. These conditions severely affect spark plug performance. Replace your dirty, fouled spark plugs with new ACDelco spark plugs.
  • FAQ - Answer 8: Yes, ACDelco has marine spark plugs for many applications.
  • FAQ - Question 1: Is there a recommended interval for changing my vehicle's spark plugs?
  • FAQ - Question 2: Should I change all of my vehicle's spark plugs at the same time?
  • FAQ - Question 3: Does a diesel engine require a different type of plug than a gas engine?
  • FAQ - Question 4: Are ACDelco spark plugs pre-gapped?
  • FAQ - Question 5: When I replace my spark plugs, should I also replace my spark plug wires?
  • FAQ - Question 6: What is pre-ignition and can it damage my engine?
  • FAQ - Question 7: Can I just clean my spark plugs instead of replacing them?
  • FAQ - Question 8: Does ACDelco have marine spark plugs?
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 1: Grasp the spark plug boot and gently rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull the spark plug boot and cable away from the spark plug. If necessary, use a spark plug boot removing tool. DO NOT grab or violently pull spark plug cables.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2: Brush or air blast dirt away from the well areas before removing spark plugs. CAUTION: Use goggles to protect eyes from debris when applying compressed air to spark plug wells.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3: Use the correct deep socket size to loosen each spark plug one or two turns. NOTE: To remove spark plugs from aluminum heads, allow the engine to cool. The heat of the engine, in combination with a spark plug that is still hot, may cause the spark plug threads to strip the cylinder head upon removal.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 4: Remove each spark plug and place each one in a tray by cylinder number. This will help identify and relate any unusual condition to the cylinder involved.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 5: Apply dielectric grease into the boot area to reduce the chance of exterior tracking on the buttress tower of the spark plug. This grease also promotes a good heat transfer between the spark terminal screw and boot terminal.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 6: Before installing new spark plugs, use a gap guide to make sure your new spark plugs have the correct gap. NOTE: ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs are pre-gapped during manufacturing. Never attempt to gap an ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plug. You could damage the spark plug. Replace any incorrectly gapped ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs with plugs that are correctly gapped.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 7: Install spark plugs or glow plugs to the proper torque per the manufacturers' specification.
  • Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header: Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:
  • Ground Configuration: Standard
  • Ground Electrode Quantity: 1
  • Ground Electrode Tip Design: Standard
  • Hex Size: 7/8 IN
  • Insulator Height: 2.401 IN
  • Insulator Height: 60.99 MM
  • Manufacturer Heat Range: 8
  • Pack Of: 1
  • Pre-Gap Size: 0.025 IN
  • Pre-Gap Size: 0.64 MM
  • Reach: 0.558 IN
  • Reach: 12.57 MM
  • Resistor Type: Yes
  • Seat Type: Gasket
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1: Your engine having trouble starting, hesitating, or cutting out
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2: Sluggish engine performance, loss of engine power, or decreased fuel economy
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3: Lack of acceleration or loss of speed when driving uphill under load
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 4: Cracks in the upper or lower portion of the spark plug insulator
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 5: Chipped or broken insulator tips
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 6: Damaged spark plug boots
  • Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Header: Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:
  • Thread Diameter: 0.709 IN
  • Thread Diameter: 18 MM
  • Application Summary: ChevroletChryslerDeSotoHudsonNashPontiac
  • AAIA Part Type Description: Spark Plug
  • Extended Product Description: Conventional Spark Plug
  • Key Search Words: plugsparkssparkplugsparkplugssparckspark-plugspark-plugscoilinductionsparkingignitioncopperplatinumiridiumpulstarwireplug-wireplug-wirescoil-wirewire-setsparkpliug-wire-set

Product Details

Manufacturer:
Acdelco Specialty
Part Number:
C88L
Manufacturer Part Number:
C88L
Description:
Spark Plug
Long Description:
Spark Plug
Part Type:
Spark Plug
Category:
Ignition
Subcategory:
Secondary Ignition
Sales Rank:

Technical Details

Weight:
0.4 lbs.
Height:
1.12"
Width:
3.59"
Length:
3.59"
UOM:
EA
Quantity Sold:
Sold individually
Minimum Order Qty:
1
Item Location:
Deerfield Beach, FL

Features and Benefits

Features & Benefits - Bullet 1
Black Onyx coating helps reduce corrosion
Features & Benefits - Bullet 2
Copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
Features & Benefits - Bullet 3
Ribbed suppressor seal extends resistance and helps prevent spark 'flash over' and misfires
Features & Benefits - Bullet 4
Nickel-chrome alloy sheathing to help prevent corrosion on center electrode

Specifications

CTO
MX
Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS)
8511100000
Life Cycle Status Code
7
Life Cycle Status Description
Superseded
Maximum Cases per Pallet Layer
24
Pallet Layer Maximum
3
Warranty Special
7 Years/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty (Parts Only). Please see ACDelco.com for more details
Warranty Special UOM
TX
ACDelco Market Indicator CA - L0
Y
ACDelco Market Indicator US - L0
Y
Approximate Resistor Value (k ohms)
2-20k ohms
Center Electrode Core Material
Copper
Center Electrode Tip Material
Nickel Alloy
FAQ - Answer 1
Yes, this interval depends on what type of spark plug your vehicle requires. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.
FAQ - Answer 2
Yes, if it is the scheduled time for spark plug replacement. It is okay to replace one spark plug if it is fouled or damaged prior to scheduled maintenance, provided the source of the damage is found and corrected.
FAQ - Answer 3
Yes. Diesel engines require glow plugs because diesel engines operate differently than gas engines. ACDelco Professional Glow Plugs are specially designed to give diesel engines the heat they need for their cold starts. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.
FAQ - Answer 4
Yes. When ACDelco spark plugs are manufactured, they are pre-gapped to the correct gap specification.
FAQ - Answer 5
Not always, but you should inspect your spark plug wires for wear when replacing your spark plugs. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for more information.
FAQ - Answer 6
Yes, pre-ignition can cause serious damage to your engine. Pre-ignition is the ignition of fuel before the actual spark occurs, which causes a rapid temperature rise in the combustion chamber that can damage engine components and melt spark plug electrodes. Causes of pre-ignition include but are not limited to a buildup of deposits that can become incandescent in the combustion chamber, improper installation torque being applied to spark plugs, and having spark plugs with a heat range that is too hot for the engine's operating condition.
FAQ - Answer 7
No, cleaning your old spark plugs is not recommended. Dirty, fouled spark plugs may also have broken or chipped insulator tips, worn electrodes, or worn or missing side wires. These conditions severely affect spark plug performance. Replace your dirty, fouled spark plugs with new ACDelco spark plugs.
FAQ - Answer 8
Yes, ACDelco has marine spark plugs for many applications.
FAQ - Question 1
Is there a recommended interval for changing my vehicle's spark plugs?
FAQ - Question 2
Should I change all of my vehicle's spark plugs at the same time?
FAQ - Question 3
Does a diesel engine require a different type of plug than a gas engine?
FAQ - Question 4
Are ACDelco spark plugs pre-gapped?
FAQ - Question 5
When I replace my spark plugs, should I also replace my spark plug wires?
FAQ - Question 6
What is pre-ignition and can it damage my engine?
FAQ - Question 7
Can I just clean my spark plugs instead of replacing them?
FAQ - Question 8
Does ACDelco have marine spark plugs?
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 1
Grasp the spark plug boot and gently rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull the spark plug boot and cable away from the spark plug. If necessary, use a spark plug boot removing tool. DO NOT grab or violently pull spark plug cables.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Brush or air blast dirt away from the well areas before removing spark plugs. CAUTION: Use goggles to protect eyes from debris when applying compressed air to spark plug wells.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Use the correct deep socket size to loosen each spark plug one or two turns. NOTE: To remove spark plugs from aluminum heads, allow the engine to cool. The heat of the engine, in combination with a spark plug that is still hot, may cause the spark plug threads to strip the cylinder head upon removal.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 4
Remove each spark plug and place each one in a tray by cylinder number. This will help identify and relate any unusual condition to the cylinder involved.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 5
Apply dielectric grease into the boot area to reduce the chance of exterior tracking on the buttress tower of the spark plug. This grease also promotes a good heat transfer between the spark terminal screw and boot terminal.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 6
Before installing new spark plugs, use a gap guide to make sure your new spark plugs have the correct gap. NOTE: ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs are pre-gapped during manufacturing. Never attempt to gap an ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plug. You could damage the spark plug. Replace any incorrectly gapped ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs with plugs that are correctly gapped.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 7
Install spark plugs or glow plugs to the proper torque per the manufacturers' specification.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header
Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:
Ground Configuration
Standard
Ground Electrode Quantity
1
Ground Electrode Tip Design
Standard
Hex Size
7/8 IN
Insulator Height
2.401 IN
Insulator Height
60.99 MM
Manufacturer Heat Range
8
Pack Of
1
Pre-Gap Size
0.025 IN
Pre-Gap Size
0.64 MM
Reach
0.558 IN
Reach
12.57 MM
Resistor Type
Yes
Seat Type
Gasket
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1
Your engine having trouble starting, hesitating, or cutting out
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Sluggish engine performance, loss of engine power, or decreased fuel economy
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Lack of acceleration or loss of speed when driving uphill under load
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 4
Cracks in the upper or lower portion of the spark plug insulator
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 5
Chipped or broken insulator tips
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 6
Damaged spark plug boots
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Header
Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:
Thread Diameter
0.709 IN
Thread Diameter
18 MM
Application Summary
ChevroletChryslerDeSotoHudsonNashPontiac
AAIA Part Type Description
Spark Plug
Extended Product Description
Conventional Spark Plug
Key Search Words
plugsparkssparkplugsparkplugssparckspark-plugspark-plugscoilinductionsparkingignitioncopperplatinumiridiumpulstarwireplug-wireplug-wirescoil-wirewire-setsparkpliug-wire-set

The ACDELCO SPECIALTY Spark Plug contains no remanufactured components, and is designed to operate in either city or highway driving.

Warranty Information

New products purchased from our store are covered by a manufacturer warranty. Other than applicable manufacturer warranties, or as otherwise provided in these Terms & Conditions, there are no warranties, express or implied for any of our products, and we specifically disclaim any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for tires, aftermarket wheels, and tire & aftermarket wheel packages.

For defective parts, we provide a limited warranty of 30 days from the date received by the original purchaser, unless otherwise specified, which covers the replacement of a defective part(s). The warranty applies only to parts replacement with same or better quaity. All items must be in their original condition and must not be damaged due to incorrect installation upon return. If your purchase was damaged in transit, mis-shipped or turned out to be defective, don't worry we will send you a replacement or refund you in full if we are out of stock, upon return of the original order in the orignal condition. We will work with you returning such item\'s back to us and we will send replacement or will issue full refund usually within a few days after receiving the item back. We must be notified within 30 days of delivery of such order. Past 30 days you may claim warranty directly with the manufacturer, if applicable. Used part can be returned for replacement Only. Refund on used part will be issued when we are out of stock or at our discretion only. Please provide pictures if the order was received damaged, incomplete, mis-shiped etc.

  1. New products purchased from our store are covered by a manufacturer warranty. The manufacturer will allow the parts to be covered by their warranty provided that the part was not modified by the buyer.
  2. Under NO circumstances will our liability exceed the amount of the original sale.
  3. Products damaged as a result of abuse, misuse, improper repairs or maintenance, improper installation, alteration, or modification will not be covered by the warranty.
  4. All returned items must have the RA (Return Authorization) number written outside the shipping box prior to return. The RA Numbers can be obtained by creating a return from within your account. Returned items without RA numbers will not be accepted. 
  5. Our liability does not cover lost or stolen packages mailed back by the customer containing the parts being claimed under warranty. Because the customer is the shipper, customer is the only one who can file any lost claim with the shipping company. Therefore, the claim must be coordinated and processed through the shipping company by the customer. 
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