FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Spark Plug Check and Cleaning

Without VARIABLE INDUCTION CONTROL (VIC) system







CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the platinum plug.
- Cleaning of the platinum plug may result in damage to the platinum tips. Therefore, if carbon deposits must be removed, use a plug cleaner and complete cleaning within 20 seconds to protect the electrode. Do not use a wire brush.

Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.

Standard value: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 inch)

Limit: 1.3 mm (0.051 inch)



With VARIABLE INDUCTION CONTROL (VIC) system







CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the platinum plug.
- Cleaning of the platinum plug may result in damage to the platinum tips. Therefore, if carbon deposits must be removed, use a plug cleaner and complete cleaning within 20 seconds to protect the electrode. Do not use a wire brush.

Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.

Standard value: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch)

Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)