What kind of tools do I need to change spark plugs?
Everything You’ll Need To Change Spark Plugs
- Ratcheting socket wrench.
- Socket wrench extension.
- Spark plug socket.
- Flexible socket wrench joint adapter, if necessary.
- Spark plug gap tool.
- Torque wrench.
- Vacuum and/or compressed air blower.
- Clean rag or paper towels.
What size is a spark plug remover?
5/8″
Can you remove spark plugs with a regular socket?
You can use a regular socket, with that being said you need to be very careful. A spark plug socket has a washer on the end so that socket is always sitting fully down and straight. With a regular socket you will have wobble at the top.
How do I know my spark plug size?
The first letter of the ND spark plug code (in this case an “X”) indicates the thread size of the spark plug. There are three size spark plug threads currently being used in motorcycles and ATVs. “W” indicates a 14 mm x 1.25 pitch size, “X” indicates a 12 mm x 1.25 size and “U” indicates a 10 mm x 1.0 size.
How do I check my spark plugs?
If you don’t have an owner’s manual, or if yours lacks the necessary information, you can find the correct spark plugs and spark plug gap in a general “Tune-Up Specification Guide” (called a “spec sheet,” for short) at an auto supply store.
What happens if you use the wrong size spark plug?
Save your engine with the right plug NGK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of spark plugs advises that choosing the wrong plug for your car can result in “poor ignitability”. This can result in: – An incomplete combustion cycle which results in… – Unburnt fuel entering the exhaust system which in turn…
Are spark plugs a standard size?
Most spark plugs require a 5/8″ (16mm) size spark plug socket. This refers to the size of the flats on the spark plug that are in contact with the socket.
Are all spark plug wrenches the same?
Not all plugs are the same size. There are the common spark plug sockets used with a common-sized spark plug socket wrench which are very popular and used in many different types of cars. But you cannot be really sure that your vehicle uses these. Spark plug sockets come in two sizes: 5/8 inches and 13/16 inches.
What size are NGK Spark Plugs?
Identifying NGK Spark Plugs
| Letter | Thread | Pitch |
|---|---|---|
| A | 18mm | 1.50mm |
| B | 14mm | 1.25mm |
| C | 10mm | 1.00mm |
| D | 12mm | 1.25mm |
What’s the best spark plug for performance?
Iridium – Often considered to be the best spark plugs for high performance and longevity. Iridium usually lasts 25% longer than platinum, but you guessed it, they’re usually more expensive!
Which is better iridium or platinum spark plugs?
Iridium is said to be six times harder and eight times stronger than platinum with a 700° higher melting point. Iridium spark plugs have extremely fine electrodes while retaining excellent wear characteristics. Thanks to its strength, iridium spark plugs can last up to 25% longer than comparable platinum spark plugs.
Do Iridium spark plugs improve performance?
It has a high melting point, which also means that it can produce great electrodes while retaining its fine characteristics, Iridium spark plugs gives you better performance, complete combustion and excellent longevity which makes you free from change your spark plugs frequently.