* Spark plug socket wrench
* Spark plug gap tool
* New spark plugs (4)
* Anti-seize compound
* Rag
Instructions
1. Allow the engine to cool completely.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine cover.
3. Locate the spark plugs. They are located on the top of the engine, near the front of the car.
4. Remove the spark plug wires by pulling on the connector boots. Be careful not to damage the wires.
5. Use the spark plug socket wrench to loosen and remove the spark plugs.
6. Check the gap of the new spark plugs. The gap should be between 0.040 and 0.044 inches. If necessary, use the spark plug gap tool to adjust the gap.
7. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the threads of the new spark plugs. This will help to prevent them from seizing in the cylinder head.
8. Thread the new spark plugs into the cylinder head by hand.
9. Use the spark plug socket wrench to tighten the spark plugs. Do not overtighten the spark plugs, as this can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
10. Reattach the spark plug wires.
11. Replace the engine cover and close the hood.
Tips
* It is a good idea to change the spark plugs every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
* If you are uncomfortable changing the spark plugs yourself, you can take your car to a mechanic.
* Be careful not to drop the spark plugs into the cylinder head. If a spark plug falls into the cylinder head, you will need to remove the cylinder head to retrieve it.
