Ill be changing the spark plugs in my grandmaws 08 Accord 2.4 this afternoon, 129k miles. Correct me if im wrong but isnt the spec 13 ft lbs? And no I dont want the spec of "snug".
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!3 ft/lbs sounds correct but, why not GOOGLE to get the answer if not in the owners manual. Ed
There are always different answers online
No, not just snug. You gotta make sure they are good-n-tite!
Should I go with NGK or Denso plugs?
Factory service manual says 13 ft.lb. Tighten them to 13 ft.lb.
Why would you do anything else?
Why would you do anything else?
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Mightymousetech, some prefer to go against the grain. Im a firm believer in torque specs.
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In all seriousness tho use the spec, i work on ford 4.6/5.4 2v at work. You dont wanna screw those up. Too loose and they shoot out, to tight and they can strip.
Originally Posted By: mobilaltima
Ill be changing the spark plugs in my grandmaws 08 Accord 2.4 this afternoon, 129k miles. Correct me if im wrong but isnt the spec 13 ft lbs? And no I dont want the spec of "snug".
Have a magnetic spark plug socket ready if you can. If you use the spark plug socket with the rubber grommet, be sure it is still there after you've tightened the spark plug and before you put the coil pack on.
NGK or Denso is really personal preferences.
Ill be changing the spark plugs in my grandmaws 08 Accord 2.4 this afternoon, 129k miles. Correct me if im wrong but isnt the spec 13 ft lbs? And no I dont want the spec of "snug".
Have a magnetic spark plug socket ready if you can. If you use the spark plug socket with the rubber grommet, be sure it is still there after you've tightened the spark plug and before you put the coil pack on.
NGK or Denso is really personal preferences.
Make sure your socket is fully on and square. Do not put a bending force on the plug or it will snap. Ask how I know.
I prefer NGK plugs and would use a torque wrench to oem specs
Experienced mechanics use torque specs where they are a critical requirement as in head bolts, for example. For everything else there are basically three levels of "tight" any non-heavy-handed mechanic uses: snug, tight and real tight. I like my plugs tight - with anti-seize.
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Make sure your socket is fully on and square. Do not put a bending force on the plug or it will snap. Ask how I know.
The #3 plug on my truck has the steering shaft right in the way. Thought I could outsmart it and did just what you said NOT to do. Snap.
Make sure your socket is fully on and square. Do not put a bending force on the plug or it will snap. Ask how I know.
The #3 plug on my truck has the steering shaft right in the way. Thought I could outsmart it and did just what you said NOT to do. Snap.
I cannot even count how many times I have seen a guy use a torque wrench "for the correct specs" and then strips out the heads before it even clicks.
When you've changed thousands of plugs in your life, you just know what is right, and what isn't. Good n tight is my spec.
I also learned to use a stubby ratchet, which makes it easy to get the right torque amount without over torquing.
When you've changed thousands of plugs in your life, you just know what is right, and what isn't. Good n tight is my spec.
I also learned to use a stubby ratchet, which makes it easy to get the right torque amount without over torquing.
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