Spark plug replacement
#1
Spark plug replacement
I'll be chaning my spark plugs in a week or two. I read through the How-to and it's pretty straight forward. My question though is do I need a special ratchet to replace them? I ask because I have a "standard" ratchet. I'll be using NGK copper plugs if it makes a difference. Any cautionary advice?
~THT
~THT
#4
All you need is a spark plug socket(5/8th) and an extension, 6-8". Make sure to have a 10mm or 12mm to remove the bracket that's blocking the rear, right-most plug. Also, while you got the plugs out, why not put a cap or 2 of ATF in each cylinder to clean all the crap out of there. Just a warning, **** LOAD of smoke.
#5
Originally Posted by Big D
All you need is a spark plug socket(5/8th) and an extension, 6-8". Make sure to have a 10mm or 12mm to remove the bracket that's blocking the rear, right-most plug. Also, while you got the plugs out, why not put a cap or 2 of ATF in each cylinder to clean all the crap out of there. Just a warning, **** LOAD of smoke.
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#6
Originally Posted by Big D
Also, while you got the plugs out, why not put a cap or 2 of ATF in each cylinder to clean all the crap out of there. Just a warning, **** LOAD of smoke.
How would this clean out the cylinders? Will any DEXIII do?
#8
Okay, so cap of ATF in each cylinder when the plugs are out. Turn the car over and expect smoke, run the car until there's no more smoke. Anything I need to be careful of?
~THT
~THT
#11
Originally Posted by lefty
Dumb *** question but is the smoke comming out of the tail pipe or from the engine bay?
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i dont kno about everyone else but mine smeled bad like burning fish or something. i actualy got nauseous (sp?) anyones else car smelled horible after putting the ATF in the cylinders
#15
Proper sockets come in most socket sets. I boughta $10 set from walmart, and it had two rubber-inserted plug sockets.
You need a long extension. Due to particulars on my 00 max I found that I needed the long extension and then for another plug I think I used two shorter ones at the same time. Anyway, I had a stanley kit (also from walmart) of ratchet extensions and it served me well.
You can buy some dielectric grease (go to advance auto parts - at the front desk they have little green packets for a buck each; you need one) to grease the top of the plugs with. I also greased where they contact my sockets, which made pulling the socket out after inserting the plug (otherwise they may be sticky in the socket, and your socket will get stuck down below).
It's easy though. No real warnings.
You need a long extension. Due to particulars on my 00 max I found that I needed the long extension and then for another plug I think I used two shorter ones at the same time. Anyway, I had a stanley kit (also from walmart) of ratchet extensions and it served me well.
You can buy some dielectric grease (go to advance auto parts - at the front desk they have little green packets for a buck each; you need one) to grease the top of the plugs with. I also greased where they contact my sockets, which made pulling the socket out after inserting the plug (otherwise they may be sticky in the socket, and your socket will get stuck down below).
It's easy though. No real warnings.
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