Replace spark plugs? What Type do I get?

GECONO

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2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
170,000 MILES

Pulling up the spark plug product number by VIN, on dealer and GM parts sites gives me A.C. Delco 41-110, and a circle with a line through for availability. Pulling it up by make, model, 8th digit of VIN etc, gives AC Delco 41-162, which are quite a bit shorter. Which is correct?

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JONNYB1963

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AC Delco site also shows the 41-162 Iridium plug for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5.3L V8 VIN: J.

AllData Info

Spark Plug Type. GM P/N 12571164
Spark Plug Type. AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985

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Friday, December 21st, 2018 AT 8:05 AM

GECONO

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VIN 3

3gnfk12307g233259.

I compared the two, the 110 is about 3/8 of an inch longer from the seat to the electrode. 41-110 is what was in the truck besides on the GM websites.

From AllData

Spark Plug Type. GM P/N 12571164
Spark Plug Type. AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985

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Friday, December 21st, 2018 AT 9:19 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

The correct plug is GM part number #12571164 or AC Delco part number #41-985 The gap is supposed to be 0.040 In (1.02mm). I've also attached a tutorial showing how to change your spark plugs.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

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Monday, December 24th, 2018 AT 12:11 AM

LNGHAIR7

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2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
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4WD
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How often do you change the spark plug wires on an Avalanche?

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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 5:02 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I believe the manufacturer says the OEM ones are good for 100K. However, that usually isn't the case. I would recommend aprox every 50K. If you still have the owner's manual, check it for their recommendations too.