Do you have to torque spark plugs
 

Well the title says it all, I'm thinking of changing the plugs this weekend but don't have a torque wrench, will i be ok without one,
if it matters the engine is d16z6

Re: Do you have to torque spark plugs (spicoli)
 

I dont think you're suppose to torque them. Just a lil tighter than snugged.

Re: Do you have to torque spark plugs (spicoli)
 

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I used to never tourqe my plugs on my old car, and it never seemed to hurt anything, but sometimes they'd come loose. THere is a tourqe spec in the helms (I beleive it's 19lb/ft) that I always torque to now, and I use anti-seize.

I don't like to mess around with the threads, so I always make sure they're tourqued properly. You can get a cheap wrench at sears (one of the pendulum type). You might think about getting one anyway, I usse mine all the time. Cheap investment.

I usually put em in hand tight with a socket and extension and then turn em 180 degrees with a rachet.

Re: (Archidictus)
 

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That's how I do them as well.

Re: (Ricey McRicerton)
 

It'll say on the box. They say to turn them in until they seat, then like 1/4 to 1/2 turn or so.

Re: (Ricey McRicerton)
 

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That's how I do them as well. </TD></TR></TABLE>

ME TOO ! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Do you have to torque spark plugs (spicoli)
 

Just snug them up and one more turn then should be all good https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Do you have to torque spark plugs (spicoli)
 

thx