Honda Accord 2003 LX Spark Plug
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Honda Accord 2003 LX Spark Plug
Helo, all,
anyone can advise how to replace the spark plug step by step myself? i would like to learn how to do it myself. and any suggestion what spark plug i should get in term of good quality? thank you!
anyone can advise how to replace the spark plug step by step myself? i would like to learn how to do it myself. and any suggestion what spark plug i should get in term of good quality? thank you!
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it's really easy. i did it for the first time last 2 weeks and it was easier than i though. i'm now running NGK iridiumand boy what an improvement it made! they are the best! try googling "how to change spark plugs" and you will get an idea. thats what i did.
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This is for a 4-cylinder engine. The V-6 is also available in the LX trim, but you didn't say....??
Take off the plastic cover #5.
Each spark plug has it's own little coil (#1 below). Take them off & use a sparkplug socket to remove the plugs.
I use a tiny bit of anti-sieze compound on the threads of the new plugs, so they don't stick in there next time. Don't overtighten the plugs, I think it's something like 13 lbf*ft of torque.
Take off the plastic cover #5.
Each spark plug has it's own little coil (#1 below). Take them off & use a sparkplug socket to remove the plugs.
I use a tiny bit of anti-sieze compound on the threads of the new plugs, so they don't stick in there next time. Don't overtighten the plugs, I think it's something like 13 lbf*ft of torque.
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thank you..
is there anything i should pay attention to when i change them?
some ppl said i cant get oil into the spark and i have to get special tools.
I am living in a small town and I dont want to end up buying something i dont have to...the local bodyshop wants to charge me for $50 to do it for me and each plug for $27 each..i think it is kinda too much....
any comments are much appreciated...
btw, i have a lx 2d coupe...v4..i think
is there anything i should pay attention to when i change them?
some ppl said i cant get oil into the spark and i have to get special tools.
I am living in a small town and I dont want to end up buying something i dont have to...the local bodyshop wants to charge me for $50 to do it for me and each plug for $27 each..i think it is kinda too much....
any comments are much appreciated...
btw, i have a lx 2d coupe...v4..i think
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It's an in-line 4 engine, not V-4.
Where are you located? That's very expensive. If you have a set of socket wrenches, a sparkplug socket costs less than $10. I bet if you get your plugs & the socket at some auto-parts store, they'll show you how to use it.
Where are you located? That's very expensive. If you have a set of socket wrenches, a sparkplug socket costs less than $10. I bet if you get your plugs & the socket at some auto-parts store, they'll show you how to use it.
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the only possibe way you can screw this up is to crossthread the plug badly and strip the threads, which would be a $500 mistake.
also the correct torque is extremely important.
I don't know what the factory spark plugs for your car are, but you need to verify this. They are iridium in my car, which are typically $12-15/apiece.
also the correct torque is extremely important.
I don't know what the factory spark plugs for your car are, but you need to verify this. They are iridium in my car, which are typically $12-15/apiece.