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Hey guys, I'm planning to install spark plugs for the first time in my 2015 civic lx sedan. I've read that the socket used is 14mm; however, a 5/8 would be the equivalent and would work as well? Would something like this work? .
From my understanding, that tool is a socket + extender + a magnet right? Because I see a lot of videos that recommended getting all three of those items.

Another question I have is that Honda recommends Dilzkr7A11Gs while every other places recommend Dilzkr7B11Gs, what's the difference? I have emailed ngk and have not received any reply.

Edit- I was told to use a bit of carb cleaner on the plugs if they are stuck. Would brake cleaners work as well?

 
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Shouldn't need carb cleaner. Standard spark plug socket is fine. Might just be an older part number, could call honda and check

 
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Thank you. I don't have any spark plug sockets. I'm in the process of shopping. That's why I'm asking would that spark plug tool on amazon be ok?

 
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Honda OEM is DILZKR7B11GS, aka the NGK 95710.




That tool should do you just fine, too. If you already have a long 3/8" extension extension, save yourself a few bucks and just grab the socket itself

 
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Thank you very much.I don't have a 3/8 extension yet, that's why that tool is so attractive to me: It includes the extender, magnet, and socket all of which I don't have.

 
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I’ve used deep sockets and needle nose pliers in the past in a pinch without much issue. Those were on much tougher jobs than a civic.

 
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I forgot to ask you guys. Do you guys use a torque wrench to tighten to spec or do you just go by feel? Also the 5/8 socket should work in place of 14mm right?

 
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NGK's website says it's 5/8"/16mm. Should be fine with either. 14mm gonna be too small

As far as the torque wrench goes, I do, just because I have one on hand. The torque spec is stupid low at 13ft-lbs though, so you can get away with hand tight + an extra quarter to half turn

 
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Ngks have a crush washer, you can feel it compress as you tighten the plug