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Anybody ever change their spark plugs? is it an easy thing to do? I just got some from the dealer and I wanna do it myself.

 
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It's super easy. All you need is a 3/8" drive socket wrench, 10" extension, and a spark plug socket (or 5/8" deep socket)..

Here's a quick rundown of how to install 'em:
-Put a little bit of anti-seize on the threads of the spark plug (and make sure you only get it on the threads)
-Carefully insert the spark plug into the spark plug tube, hand-tighten until it makes contact with the head (pretty much until you can't screw it in any furthur)
-Take a torque wrench to it, and torque it down to 13 ft-lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug an additional 1/4-5/8 turn with your socket wrench.
-Repeat x3

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What riceboy said, but also mind the gap on the plug. If the plugs you're using are pre-gapped, you just put 'em in. If they are NOT pre-gapped, you'll need to set the gap yourself. That's a little tricky in that it's nerve-wracking the first time you do it. Google/YouTube is your friend on that one, though - I learned from checking it out online.

Overall, this is a super easy job to DIY. Just remember:

* Before you start, double-check that you have everything you'll need to complete the job.
* Once you think you're finished, double-check that everything has been put back (no extra parts) lol

 
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Okay cool, thanks for the help guys!

 
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Even if they are pre-gapped you should still give them a quick gauge before ya throw em in. But the whole thing is super simple! Like the RiceboY says! ANTI SIEZE!!!!

 
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Like ^^ he said, gap them always! If the boxes get dropped at the parts store or the factory was heaven forbid a little off, they will not be gapped right, never trust anything outta the box. Start and thread them in by hand, only tighten them down with the wrench. The spec is only like 18 or 20 ft lbs too, its not a lug nut or anything...

 
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Yeah, I just did mine a few weeks ago. It's super easy. All you need is a good set of NGK spark plugs, a spark plug socket, socket extender, some di-electric compound, and maybe a torque wrench--which is always good to have. And, if you buy NGK, they are already pre-gapped and they DO NOT RECOMMEND ANTI-SEIZE compound. I have this info straight from NGK. Anti-seize use is dependent on the manufacturer. Di-electric compound in the boot is a good idea.

One final thing, if you find oil down the spark plug tube, you need to do a whole valve gasket job. I needed to do this.

 
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Super easy job, it takes like 10 mins. Just follow what riceboy said and always test the gap on them just in case.

 
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that WAS too easy eh! one more thing i know how to do! lol, I'm a cabinetmaker and i love cars but i'm no mechanic

 
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Haha.. the best way to become your own mechanic is to learn how to do your own maintenance and whatnot.. That's how I started out, largely thanks to these forums providing a lot of good DIY guides and a lot of member support for problems encountered. A lot of things may be intimidating, but really, once you start doing mechanic work, it becomes apparent that a lot of it is more time consuming than actually difficult.

 
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Thats one of the best ways to become a mechanic lol, I have done the same thing. I have learned everything myself by just going out and working on them and reading service manuals.

 
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Congrats on getting it done!

I started with swapping out my own plugs... next thing I knew, I was swapping out rear stabilizer bars, brake pads and rotors, swapping dash console pieces, replacing shifter bushings..... lol

In other words, once you get some confidence, it's difficult to stop finding things to do!