Labour for spark plug replacement

[Pisces69]

Spark plugs are best replace yourself, some workshop mechanic don't care a damn, just screw in your spark plug in an angle damaging the thread in the process.

 

BTW, they are not that difficult to replace anyway, not like engine oil where you have to jack up the car to drain the used oil and then find a place to dispose away the unwanted oil.

 

Better find a good mech to do it.

 

U dunno how to do also can hv problems.

 

Screw in too tight wil strip the threads or next time cannot remove. Too loose wil overheat. Mis-aligned wil damage threads n so on.

 

It might look very simple but to a newbie, not advisable.

 

Especially if the plugs r in a hard-to-reach position.

 

[Ghostami]

Problem is, most mech also never tighten with a torque wrench... That is the best indicator, most just got by feel.... Just like you go to most ws, how many really take their time to take out you wheel nuts so not to damage the threads?

[Yeobh]

Here are some examples of various types & sizes of spark plug socket commonly used in the workshops

Edited April 1, 2011 by Yeobh

[Mugen85]

Mine was $10. Depending on make and model. Some models can be a hassle and need more time to change.

[Swiftee]

This set is designed mainly for use by professional mech. No need to use torque wrench just ratchet and torque adaptor .

 

This is good stufffs! They dont come in 5/8" for Korean cars?

[Yeobh]

5/8" hex size is normally used in US for US cars. The actual size is 11/16" ( 18mm)which correspond to 12mm dia spark plug ( UK). The european will call this spark plug with 18mm hex

[Remin]

sorry to hijack thread,

 

decided to check my sparkplugs today, shock to see sparkplug cables covered with engine oil.... anyone knows the problem? felt some hesitation while accelerating..

[Good-Carbuyer]

sorry to hijack thread,

 

decided to check my sparkplugs today, shock to see sparkplug cables covered with engine oil.... anyone knows the problem? felt some hesitation while accelerating..

Likely the gasket for the cover over the valves has a leak/damage.

You may need a Vehicle Mechanic's help

[Good-Carbuyer]

No mention why you looking for someone to do it. Did you already broke the spark plug trying to DIY?

Do not worry, spark plugs are cheap

Did you felt weird installing the new spark plugs?

Do not worry, there is a repair kit for such purpose from the shop.

[Yeobh]

Those oily coating are engine oil mists that may come from oil dip stick opening, minute leak in cylinder head cover seal or faulty oil mist circulation system. The hesitation while accelerating may be caused by loose connection ,faulty ( internal cord fracture) or crack ( grounding /short)spark plug cord(wire) .The other possiblity is over work spark plugs asking for retirement

[Remin]

thx bros , turn out spark plug cable spoil, loose fittings... changed all four, ok aready

[Yeobh]

I glade your problem is just minor due to wear and tear. For carbon spark plug cables, the natural life is about two years for our hot and humid weather.

[Othello]

Does anybody still practice applying a little oil to spark plug threads so it won't get stuck ? I used to do it years ago. Another one is applying battery grease on the terminals ...

 

 

[Yeobh]

Yes , but engine oil is of not must help especially the sparks are subjected to very high temp unless you are using high temp copper grease.

Applying oil or grease on battery terminals is still being practice.

[Stanchiam]

Yes , but engine oil is of not must help especially the sparks are subjected to very high temp unless you are using high temp copper grease.

Applying oil or grease on battery terminals is still being practice.

proper thing to use is anti freeze