Changed sparkplugs.. now I'm scared..
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Changed sparkplugs.. now I'm scared..
I changed my sparkplugs yesterday.. and I'm scared I either crossthreaded them or torqued them down too tight.......
no.. I'm not having problems now.. I'm just paranoid
Car runs better now by the way.. replaced my NGK platinums with NGK iridium IX's..
My old sparkplugs looked ... used.
no.. I'm not having problems now.. I'm just paranoid
Car runs better now by the way.. replaced my NGK platinums with NGK iridium IX's..
My old sparkplugs looked ... used.
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(Shade tree mechanic's rule on spark plug torque) Thighten it with a small socket wrench until it's snug, then give her a slight quarter inch turn afterwards.
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If you are that paranoid go back and do this:
-Clean all the crap away from the old spark plug before removing it (too late for this)
-Dab some clan oil on the new one's threads and torque it to spec.
Whether you use anti seize or not is your choice. I have heard some high level mechanics go strongly one way or the other. Whether you go 1/4 of a turn (spark plug with washer), or 1/8 (spark plug with a taper) leaves too much room for a f'-up. With anything aluminum correct torque specs and a good torque wrench are your biggest friends.
-Clean all the crap away from the old spark plug before removing it (too late for this)
-Dab some clan oil on the new one's threads and torque it to spec.
Whether you use anti seize or not is your choice. I have heard some high level mechanics go strongly one way or the other. Whether you go 1/4 of a turn (spark plug with washer), or 1/8 (spark plug with a taper) leaves too much room for a f'-up. With anything aluminum correct torque specs and a good torque wrench are your biggest friends.
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just to pitch in . I recently changed my plugs @ 60k miles and my car runs great. I have the 5at and it seems to shift alott smother and less backfire when I do downshift. It revs faster and the idol is smoother. It also feels a little stronger. I used new OEM plugs. Its worth the time and effort.
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yeah, the idle seems a little more less "jumpy" and I think it cleared up this slight "burble" sound from the exhaust..
The old sparkplugs did look somewhat burned down also. (took a sparkplug spacer and there looked to be a bit too much gap)
I won't remove and retorque.. if I did any damage it's already done hahaha. :|
The old sparkplugs did look somewhat burned down also. (took a sparkplug spacer and there looked to be a bit too much gap)
I won't remove and retorque.. if I did any damage it's already done hahaha. :|
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