Replacing Spark Plugs
#1
Replacing Spark Plugs
Tools Required [ul][*]Socket Wrench[*]5mm Hex Bit[*]5/8 Deep Socket[*]6" extension (or larger)[/ul]
Recommended Plugs [ul][*]Bosch F6DTC[*]NGK BKR7E[*]NGK BKR6E[*]Bosch F5DPOR (expensive)[/ul]NGK BKR6E will be good for stock cars, go with BKR7E for chipped cars. My personal favorite are Bosch F6DTC, never had a problem with them and they dont need gapping. Last far longer than the BKR6E's too. I've been wanting to try the F5DPOR side fire ones, which also dont need gapping, but they are $16 a pop[:-].
Heat Range Comparison
For gapping, you want to be between .28 and .35. Stock cars should run towards the higher end, while tuned cars should run towards the lower end. Both .28 and .30 are popular for chipped guys.
And you should be changing BKR6E or 7E every other oil change (10k) and the F6DTC and F5DPOR will last 25k+ but i always change them by 25k at the latest.
Directions [ul][*]Remove the engine cover if you still have it on for some reason[/ul] [ul][*]Lift the metal clip on the coilpacks and pull the plugs out[/ul] [ul][*]Uncrew the two screws on each coilpack using a 5mm hex bit[/ul] [ul][*]Take a 5/8 deep socket and at least a 6" extension and remove each of the spark plugs[/ul] [ul][*]Apply a light coat of anti-seize to each spark plug and put them back in. Screw the coilpacks back on and attach the clips. [/ul]
Comparison of old spark plugs and new ones
Changing spark plugs does not create power but it does free up lost power. I gained 2 psi back by changing plugs and the car seems to run stronger
Recommended Plugs [ul][*]Bosch F6DTC[*]NGK BKR7E[*]NGK BKR6E[*]Bosch F5DPOR (expensive)[/ul]NGK BKR6E will be good for stock cars, go with BKR7E for chipped cars. My personal favorite are Bosch F6DTC, never had a problem with them and they dont need gapping. Last far longer than the BKR6E's too. I've been wanting to try the F5DPOR side fire ones, which also dont need gapping, but they are $16 a pop[:-].
Heat Range Comparison
For gapping, you want to be between .28 and .35. Stock cars should run towards the higher end, while tuned cars should run towards the lower end. Both .28 and .30 are popular for chipped guys.
And you should be changing BKR6E or 7E every other oil change (10k) and the F6DTC and F5DPOR will last 25k+ but i always change them by 25k at the latest.
Directions [ul][*]Remove the engine cover if you still have it on for some reason[/ul] [ul][*]Lift the metal clip on the coilpacks and pull the plugs out[/ul] [ul][*]Uncrew the two screws on each coilpack using a 5mm hex bit[/ul] [ul][*]Take a 5/8 deep socket and at least a 6" extension and remove each of the spark plugs[/ul] [ul][*]Apply a light coat of anti-seize to each spark plug and put them back in. Screw the coilpacks back on and attach the clips. [/ul]
Comparison of old spark plugs and new ones
Changing spark plugs does not create power but it does free up lost power. I gained 2 psi back by changing plugs and the car seems to run stronger
#4
RE: Replacing Spark Plugs
Whats better a hotter range or colder?
P.S Just to let everyone know I ordered the pulstar plugs for my 1.8T cost me over 100$ I will write a reveiw on them as soon as I get them in the mail and get them installed.
P.S Just to let everyone know I ordered the pulstar plugs for my 1.8T cost me over 100$ I will write a reveiw on them as soon as I get them in the mail and get them installed.
#6
RE: Replacing Spark Plugs
ORIGINAL: domino877
Whats better a hotter range or colder?
P.S Just to let everyone know I ordered the pulstar plugs for my 1.8T cost me over 100$ I will write a reveiw on them as soon as I get them in the mail and get them installed.
Whats better a hotter range or colder?
P.S Just to let everyone know I ordered the pulstar plugs for my 1.8T cost me over 100$ I will write a reveiw on them as soon as I get them in the mail and get them installed.
#9
RE: Replacing Spark Plugs
ORIGINAL: cantdrive55
Don't you mean to switch that around? The 7 for the chipped and 6 for stock?
ORIGINAL: chaos92287
NGK BKR7E will be good for stock cars, go with BKR6E for chipped cars.
NGK BKR7E will be good for stock cars, go with BKR6E for chipped cars.