I use a short rubber fuel line to attach to the top of the spark plug for reinstallation.......the feel allows for you to detect cross threading issues whereas the metal tool doesn't give you that assurance to detect as you reinstall. Also anti-seize to apply to the spark plug threads. I believe there is a torque spec for spark plug tightening. Spark plug gap should be inspected for the new ones as a verification they are correct.
Thanks for you comments. I use a ratchet extension instead of a rigged up hose. Anti seize is not a good idea in this case as it changes the torque spec. The new plugs were pre gapped but yes that should be checked on some plugs
Same motor in the Chevrolet Trax
I use a short rubber fuel line to attach to the top of the spark plug for reinstallation.......the feel allows for you to detect cross threading issues whereas the metal tool doesn't give you that assurance to detect as you reinstall. Also anti-seize to apply to the spark plug threads. I believe there is a torque spec for spark plug tightening. Spark plug gap should be inspected for the new ones as a verification they are correct.
Thanks for you comments. I use a ratchet extension instead of a rigged up hose. Anti seize is not a good idea in this case as it changes the torque spec. The new plugs were pre gapped but yes that should be checked on some plugs
Thanks
Would bad plugs cause engine to chug and check engine light to blink and traction light to come on?
Bad Plugs = possibly; Check Engine Light = possibly; Traction light = no
@@drive-chriscapredoni the engine light blinks and traction light comes on.