Torque spec on plugs

It's probably in the owners manual, but...

Anyone know the torque spec on spark plugs? Gotta change them in 3000 km and I wanna be ready/make sure I don't overtighten.

Cheers!

Glomis

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Glomis
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I presume the make is a Saturn.

Year? Model?

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Kirk Kohnen

Jeez.....sorry! That would help!

2001 - SL2...

Glomis

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Glomis

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Glomis wrote:

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C. E. White
20 foot pounds.
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Kirk Kohnen

Thanks...Kirk and CE White

Cheers!

Kirk Kohnen wrote:

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Glomis

I always put them in 'wrist tight.' I screw them in by hand, then grip my ratchet at the top of it(near the socket) and twist my wrist to tighten. This way reduces all the leverage and makes sure you won't put too much force on them since you're not using your arm.

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BANDIT2941

Does anyone use anti-seize compound, or do the plugs come pre-greased?

I was reading a thread in a Chrysler forum and there was some dialog about misfires being attributed to anti-seize with cars and ignition systems using the wasted spark setup. On some models (like a PT Cruiser) tune-ups don't happen for 100k so I guess anti-seize might not be an issue...

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Jonnie Santos

I never did but now I use a little bit, ever since I had a plug 'weld' to the head(had to remove it with a breaker bar....). Luckily the threads repaired with a chaser......

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BANDIT2941

I use anti-seize on every thread I deal with. Especially spark plugs.

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Steve Barker

I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years. Never been a problem that I know of.

Ken

pre-greased?

systems using

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Napalm Heart

I use anti-seize compound and dielectric grease on every plug. Never had a problem.

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Kirk Kohnen

I too, never, ever did.......until I had one weld into the head........

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BANDIT2941

whups disregard previous post.....

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BANDIT2941

What anti-seize compound and dielectric grease do you use, are they special? Where do you buy them? I have anti-seize compound for a bike (copper color), should it work? And where do you use dielectric grease? Sorry for a bunch of questions, never used that before for a car...

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Jerry

I get the anti-seize and dielectric grease from NAPA (most automotive stores should have the same). Nothing really special about them The anti-seize is usually gray. The dielectric grease goes in the ends of the sparkplug boots. It helps prevent the boot and the plug from bonding together. I use the grease at the coil or distributor ends, too.

Ken

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Napalm Heart

Anti-seize from autozone-pep-boys-kragen etc. Read the info on the tube - it will say that it's for plugs (among other stuff). The dielectric grease is also available from auto stores - I buy a bigger cheaper tube from the electronics stores, but I'm an engineer.

I don't know about bike anti-seize. I don't think it sees engine temps...

Dielectric grease on the insulator. It keeps the rubber from sticking to the ceramic on the plug so you can get the boots off easily 30,000 miles & 2.5 years later.

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Kirk Kohnen

Thank you.

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Jerry

Thanks.

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Jerry

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