Also good to know - wait until the engine is cool to change plugs! The engine block is aluminum and the threads are very easy to damage (strip) if the engine is warm.
Outstanding, easy to understand and follow video for those of us who are mechanically-impaired, and with older Hondas, and, yes, change plus when the engine is cold. Thanks, Jonathan!!
Nice video, I loosened the coils and pulled them up about an inch to make it easier to pull connectors apart the same angle you used to reattach them just an FYI for first timers I used Bosch Iridium plugs on sale at Rockauto $4 each as I have 147000 miles these might be the last time I change them on the box it said no anti seize and 21 ft lbs runs great.
How do you know which cylinder misfire instead of changing all of it? 1, 2, 3, 4? Is it passenger to driver or driver to passenger standing from the hood facing the car like your fixing it...
If you don't anti-seize them, it doesn't matter much because they'll stick in there (and may fuse to the engine... which is why you use anti-seize). But if you follow the recommendations and use anti-seize, then you run the risk of having them back out and pop off the engine if you don't tighten enough. However, if you over-tighten, they can break or damage something else. Also, even if you tighten them down till they're snug, you are using torque. It may be 10 lb-ft for you, but for someone else it could be lower. It's always good to use a torque wrench on anything you don't have a feel for yet.
It's in your owners manual. Specific part number, gap size, and metal. Get a pre-gapped spark plug. You can upgrade to double platinum or Iridium, but you cant downgrade from what the manual says.
Also good to know - wait until the engine is cool to change plugs! The engine block is aluminum and the threads are very easy to damage (strip) if the engine is warm.
Outstanding, easy to understand and follow video for those of us who are mechanically-impaired, and with older Hondas, and, yes, change plus when the engine is cold. Thanks, Jonathan!!
Nice video, I loosened the coils and pulled them up about an inch to make it easier to pull connectors apart the same angle you used to reattach them just an FYI for first timers I used Bosch Iridium plugs on sale at Rockauto $4 each as I have 147000 miles these might be the last time I change them on the box it said no anti seize and 21 ft lbs runs great.
Homie l did this in 30inutes it work perfect thanks alot for your video
U saved me about 247 dollars brother, took it to Firestone and that was what they wanted.
yikes. I paid a guy 50 at the shell station. Bought the plugs myself. Report those bastards
High quality video! I was going to just figure it out but felt like maybe I'd take a gander so I don't fuck anything up.
outstanding; that was the easiest way to complete the task
gerald russell thanks! Glad it helped!
did the spark plugs come already gapped or did u have to gap them yourself
Tina Campbell you'll either buy already or dont--
I know ...Whats the gap?
@@edgaralvarez8945 1-1.1mm
@@edgaralvarez8945 Says it in the video 6:04
The factory already gaps them but I would recommend to double-check
How do you know which cylinder misfire instead of changing all of it? 1, 2, 3, 4? Is it passenger to driver or driver to passenger standing from the hood facing the car like your fixing it...
it's driver to passenger brother
Hi Jonathan - is the process the same on a regular 2004 civic not a vtec ? thank you !!
Great easy video but remind people to take the battery off
I owe you many thanks
Always torque down spark plugs using a torque wrench. Never rely on feel... spend the extra $5 and rent one at your local auto parts store.
why would torque be needed for spark plugs its just a ground and seal
If you don't anti-seize them, it doesn't matter much because they'll stick in there (and may fuse to the engine... which is why you use anti-seize). But if you follow the recommendations and use anti-seize, then you run the risk of having them back out and pop off the engine if you don't tighten enough. However, if you over-tighten, they can break or damage something else. Also, even if you tighten them down till they're snug, you are using torque. It may be 10 lb-ft for you, but for someone else it could be lower. It's always good to use a torque wrench on anything you don't have a feel for yet.
HI ! WHICH SPARK PLUG IS RECOMMENDED FOR HONDA CIVIC 2004 ? DENSO OR NGK ? THANKS !
I would recommend the NGK ZFR6F-11 since they are gapped correctly and are a high quality spark plug
It's in your owners manual. Specific part number, gap size, and metal. Get a pre-gapped spark plug. You can upgrade to double platinum or Iridium, but you cant downgrade from what the manual says.
@Jonathan : Did you have to adjust the gaps for those NGK's before installing ?
No they came gapped correctly already. For what it’s worth you can get a gap measurement tool at autozone for a few bucks in case you wanna check.
@@ladawg1 Thank you for replying !!
Nice videos keep doing more!! Just show them in order 😩
Nicely done
Very nice 🥰
Thanks
Thanks man
Brilliant