Tuesday, November 16, 2010

How do you change spark plugs?

In my pontiac grand am, I'm told that spark plugs are very easy to change (well, in almost any car they're easy). But could someone give me very straightforward directions just to make sure I don't screw it up? I know I need a spark plug puller (though I don't know what to do with it), and a socket wrench, which I have plenty of sizes and attachments for. I'm just looking for step-by-step. Thanks!How do you change spark plugs?
http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Spark-Plugs-in-a-CarHow do you change spark plugs?
here is some advice... do it one plug at a time. Remove the old plug, and put in the new one before moving on to the next plug. People often disconnect all the plug wires at once and then get confused which wire goes to which plug. If you do it wrong you could do some damage to your motor and it definately won't run properly.
Gap the all plugs first, the spec should be on the sticker under the hood. Then remove the One spark plug boot by twisting and gently pulling or you will ruin the spark plug wire and remove that plug and replace. Do this procedure one at a time until all plugs have been changed.



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It is straight forward. Take the sprak plug wire off and put the socket on the spark plug. Unscrew it and pull it out. Put another one in and tighten it. Do them one at a time so you don't mix up the wires. If you put the wrong wire on the wrong plug, the engine wont run correctly.



Dont get the plugs too tight and be carefull when taking the plug wires off. If they are old, they may break.



A spark plug puller is basically a socket with a piece of rubber in it to grab and hold the spark plug.
on those grand-ams you have to take the top off that goes on the engine and the plugs are down in there. you will need a long extension and a 5/8 socket and ratchet. make sure you gap them before installing them.

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