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how do u change spark plugs. What tools do u need and what type of antiseize. Thanks for the help.

 
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no antiseize, you need a spark plug socket, extension, and socket wrench. Torque the plugs to 13ft/lbs.

 
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could i use something else besides a spark plug socket? What type of mm or size

 
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Sounds like u just need to take it to the quicky lube and pay them

 
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why??? You could pay $50 to have it done, or take 1-2 minutes and open hood, remove a few screws and pull out ignition coils and take out plugs.

All you need is a extension and deep socket, but a spark plug socket is best cause it will grip the plug and pull it out once you have loosened it all the way.

 
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i've heard you can also use a cut peice of garden hose.

 
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I just used a socket with an extension on it... also make sure you get some of that goo stuff to put on the spark plug before you put it back in... I forget the name of the stuff...

 
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a regular socket will work but you will need to fish out your old plugs somehow. I used a magnet. But I have heard of other people using thier coil pack to do the same.

 
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Its called dielectric grease. Super cheap stuff.

 
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**** u dropped2k2civic i learn something new bout cars everyday and would rather ask and learn and save money then take it to a shop and pay much more then i should

 
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um no its not called dielectric grease. Thats for protecting ground points from corrosion. And I wouldn't put that anti-seize on there anyway.

 
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It's very important to change your plugs when the engine is cold. Aluminium heads are very delicate and the threads even more so. If your not careful you ruin the threads. There are two different spark plug sockets, get the right one.

 
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good point about waiting til engine is cold. Also get a torque wrench to make sure they're the right tightness.

 
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Calm down. Damn.

There's 2 reasons why its worth the $10 to buy the plug socket.
1. it makes getting the plugs out a hell of a lot easier.
2. When you put the new ones back in, you need to start them by hand. Its a hell of a lot easier to do when the plug is attached to the socket and lined up. if its not stuck on, you have to drop the plug down there, then try to fish it up with the socket and get it straight to the hole. Crossthreading a spark plug is a $1300 problem (you need a new head), so its worth $10 to buy the right tool to do the job.

 
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alright thanks for the help. I just got a lil mad because not everybody that goes on here knows everything which is why i asked.