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How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by AutoJoshNIG: 12:03pm On Aug 23, 2019 |
In most cars, the spark plugs need to be replaced after about 30,000 miles. However, you might need to check your car manual to see if your car is any different. Changing your spark plug might appear like serious work. Well, it is not that complex. It is a simple process that would need you to set aside some time and exercise patience. Do not rush, because you need to install the replacements in a specific order. To change the spark plug, you would need a ratchet or a socket wrench, 12-inch socket extension and new spark plugs. Estimated time for the entire process is 20 to 30 minutes. Well, if you are not too comfortable with doing it yourself, of course, you could contract the job to a mechanic. Here are the simple steps to change your vehicle’s spark plug. Locate your spark plugs in your car Know where your spark plugs are located. Often, they are attached to thick rubbery wires. Know The Number of Plugs You will find either four, six, or eight plugs, depending on how many cylinders your car has. Remove the wires connected to the plugs Remove the wire to the first spark plug only. Do not remove all of the wires at once. Your spark plugs are installed in a certain order, which you need to maintain. Remove the first spark plug Use your spark plug socket and extension on your ratchet to remove the first spark plug. Install the new spark plug Install the new spark plug by first screwing it in by hand, and then tightening it with a wrench for a perfect fit. Do not over screw or over-tighten it. Re-attach the spark plug wire Repeat these steps for each spark plug, one after the other. Source: https://autojosh.com/how-to-change-your-cars-spark-plugs/ . 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by tillaman(m): 12:33pm On Aug 23, 2019 |
Helpful |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by Raydos: 7:46pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
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Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by moscobabs(m): 7:46pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
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Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by abdulazeez1002(m): 7:47pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
One of the three required items to make a combustion engine run: fuel, air and spark. |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by Lumig: 7:51pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
This is educative and helpful.
We are in the era of DIY,though some people are not happy with it |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by Sirseedorf(m): 7:58pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
My car is 2031 model, it doesn't use spark plug .. Thanqx |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by nobisgod: 8:04pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
. Raydos:. If u have no reasonable contribution to offer, just read and pass 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by mallamnari: 8:05pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
My car is over 1 year now and I have never change d plug, how necessary it it |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by 9jaBloke: 8:15pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
I change mine by myself. I'm not a scrooge, I'm handy. 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by alsudaes1(m): 8:30pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
Invariably, one must be fully replaced before removing the next |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by Meteng: 8:32pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
Raydos:Smh |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by mu2sa2: 8:34pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
The post is educative but if you dont know it already, you are most likely not a car owner. |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by 3kay945(m): 8:36pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
To change plugs for rx300 isn't easy especially the three back ones. Unlike rav4 that i changed at will. |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by paix(m): 8:41pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
Sirseedorf:Electric car, why wait till then to own one? 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by owho1: 8:49pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
Please what are the signs of a worn out or bad spark plug? |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by ubiquitousade(m): 9:04pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
AutoJoshNIG: In which order please? Is it from left to right or from right to left. A left handed person will definitely want to start from left while a right handed person from the right. Thanks |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by erico2k2(m): 9:08pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
owho1:Misfire, jerking rough idling. 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by Nyceguy92: 4:19am On Aug 27, 2019 |
Are you kidding me? Does one call this a DIY(Do it Yourself) on how to replace the spark plugs in a car? I might as well write on "how to change your car bad tyre" as follows: jerk car up, remove tyre, put a good tyre, end task. I am even surprised that some people found this post, nay, repost, helpful. How so? A good "How to Do it Yourself" write up assumes the reader knows nothing about the task It gives a brief but detailed step-by-step way to perform the task assisted by visuals where necessary. The author did not mention that standard practice is to kill the engine and allow it to cool, Then remove the battery positive terminal to avoid electric shock. Removing the older type plug cables is different from doing so to coil packs. What about plug inspection and plug gap? I presume this post is not for individuals who have cars that use 6 plugs because nothing was said about the 3 plugs tucked well behind the valve cover. Often, people copy and paste write-ups about which they know nothing and they beat their chest for a wonderful contribution. And when they do, they copy both the good and the bad; no editing to add newer info or remove irrelevant material, etc. My opinion, the way I think/feel it. 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by otipoju(m): 5:11am On Aug 27, 2019 |
mallamnari: After driving your vehicle for 30,000 miles. They will wear out and should be changed ,If not your engine will start to misfire. I changed mine last week by myself after the mechanic billed me $675for tune up. I had to go to autozone and spent less than $50 on buying both the spark plugs and the wrench and rachet that i used to do it myself. 1 Like |
Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by femi4: 7:43am On Aug 27, 2019 |
alsudaes1:It doesn't matter, they are all of the same size |
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Re: How To Change Your Car’s Spark Plugs by erico2k2(m): 12:59pm On Aug 27, 2019 |
otipoju:And you refused to take pic and post it on the DIY section, Bross I dey vex
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