Rosschang 1st Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 Sungei Road Thief Market?... wut's that????.............. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 (edited) All blue blood sporean know where it is located even FTs who are here for sometimes also know where it is. Edited June 25, 2009 by Yeobh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaw819 4th Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 Actually all new car should come with the tools (basic). Check your tools kit and you should be able to find it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 Definetly not spark plug wrench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 On 6/20/2009 at 1:09 PM, Freeland said: anyone of u guys know where can i get the tool for opening spark plugs? you can try the Auto section in Mustafa, highest level, IIRC, they are open 24 x 7. You need to see if your's is 16mm hex nut size or 21mm (20.7mm to be exact). And if you are driving Honda Vtec/i-Vtec engine, better to get the one with a longer reach/shaft type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 On 6/17/2009 at 2:55 AM, Noelleon69 said: But seriously it is really so damn easy to change the plugs. Just go search youtube and can find video teaching you how to change. It is almost like using a screw... who don't know how to screw? Unless you telling me you don't know how to use a screw or wrench then I've nothing to say :) well, you are almost correct, unless it is a boxer/flat-4/horizontal-oppose engine, then that will be a challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 I got mine at autobacs at 9.90 with the long shaft. Got 6.90 ones but shorter. Get the long ones as its easier to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosschang 1st Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 Hmm... just figure, my car comes with spark plugs toolkit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosschang 1st Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 On 6/25/2009 at 8:04 AM, Yeobh said: All blue blood sporean know where it is located even FTs who are here for sometimes also know where it is. this is not helping.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rica_tuner01 Neutral Newbie June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 Caution points for DIYer: 1. Use your hand to tighten the new s/plug a few rounds before using t-wrench. 2. When about to fully tighten the s/plug, use a torque wrench with correct torque setting for final tightening 3. If torque wrench is not available, use your gut feel to ensure that the s/plug is tightened enough (Do NOT over-tightened the s/plug or else you will spoil the threads of s/plug or cylinder block). 4. Do not under-tightened the s/plug. Otherwise your engine will lose its compression. Just my 2cts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinworkx Clutched June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 What car you driving? Some cars change spark plug easy, others hard... Some just remove the engine cover can see the plugs and change yourself...My old Getz i DIY only 10min job... BUt now i pay workshop to do cause Honda spark plugs are the hardest to change man...bloody engine bay so tight..change plug need to remove wiper, remove strut bar, remove the plastic at the wiper there then can see the plugs...total time is more an 30min job...i rather let the workshop do... I heard Honda Fit even worse, 8 plus from below then can take out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuri Neutral Newbie June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 yes... very very small percentage. Looking for like minded DIYer to exchange info/tips on DIYing... Had tried doing most servicing myself except waterpump change/timing chain change/CV boot cover change...basically those major servicing items i can handle but anything more than that, i have to handover to pro mechanics.. DIYer... please stand up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 DIYers are a dieing breed due to housing policy, lack of utilities services avaliable at parking lots and the mind set of most singaporeans - they don't like tech education and are just to frighten to be associated with blue collar worksers . Also for those who wish to participate in DIY activities, to cut down cost of tools purchase it is best to form group and to creat interests and exchange ideas and knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearoil 1st Gear June 25, 2009 Share June 25, 2009 On 6/25/2009 at 12:48 PM, Yeobh said: DIYers are a dieing breed due to housing policy, lack of utilities services avaliable at parking lots and the mind set of most singaporeans - they don't like tech education and are just to frighten to be associated with blue collar worksers . Also for those who wish to participate in DIY activities, to cut down cost of tools purchase it is best to form group and to creat interests and exchange ideas and knowledge. About the housing policy point and the rest of the points especially the part of being assciated with blue collar types if you 'express interest in car or bike DIY....you're right on the point. Many a times, I have frds with cringe whenever they see ( mostly Malays) who work on their bikes in HDB void decks. But I understand their interest, and if given a proper venue and private garage of their own , many of these DIYers would be very good in-house mechanics. Like in the States and other BIGGER countries, where quite a lot who stays in a compound type of housing, they have garages of their own, which also give them the space to store tools and the odd type of vehicles they might have to DIY on. I must admit, if I didn't have the right space and environment , I would also not have been much interested in DIY of motor, be it cars or bikes! The gov has always blame many factors as to why our young don't excel in certain areas of the industries but they fail to realise, that it requires a person to acquire an interest from a very young age and have the right environment to sustain it, before they are able to be expert in those areas of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 26, 2009 Share June 26, 2009 Too much chengu invisble hands in social engineering so much so parents develop a certain mind set regarding children's education/job. Any one who deviate from std mind set to study and work in non professional work is look upon as " outcast" and not so bright.I hope our society will move on like those developed ones where each and every child is given the opportunity to purchase study /vocation of his or her liking/interests and not his or her parents wish due to status or social peer pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_koh Neutral Newbie July 7, 2009 Share July 7, 2009 bro yr servcing $88 at autobacs. wat oil they give? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic October 11, 2023 Share October 11, 2023 (edited) On 10/11/2023 at 4:10 AM, awhtc said: I'm sharing my first-time experience of changing my Honda Shuttle Hybrid spark plugs today: Tools for spark plugs: 14 mm magnetic spark plug socket (about 5 cm), universal joint, short extension (about 15 cm) and torque bi-directional wrench set just above 20 Nm for tightening (cost about $50) Tools for ignition coil screws: socket and normal small bi-directional wrench (cost about $10) Based on the condition of the original iridium spark plugs, my recommended mileage to change is about 60k km. Beyond that, the fuel efficiency starts to drop gradually due to the wearing out of the sparking tip and carbon deposits. If possible change only after the engine has rested for > 1 hour as it is hot if you immediately change them after switching off the engine. After changing, I let the engine idle for a while and drove around a bit to see if my new set of spark plugs was installed properly. It will be cheaper and faster if I just bring my new iridium spark plugs to the workshop to change for about $30 labour cost. However, I just want to learn something new in maintaining my car. Expand I always replace them myself. Don't want WS guys with gorilla strength to over tighten them! PS have anyone come across a Torque wrench in the WS they go to? I have only seen once at Yap Bros tyre shop.... Edited October 11, 2023 by Volvobrick 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear October 11, 2023 Share October 11, 2023 (edited) This torque spark plug is the answer for those who do not own a torque wrench. No more under or over tightening. Edited October 11, 2023 by Yeobh ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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