got two different specs from dealership... does anyone know the correct gap and also these days do you have to reset gap when you get it out of the box or are they preset. Thanks!

The spec from MB is 0.8 to 0.9mm, about .032" to .036". We always set them at 0.9mm to 1.0mm. That gives a smoother idle.

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