What should the spark plug gap be on a Toyota Corolla?
All of these new spark plugs will come pre-gapped to .044″ but they should still be checked with a spark plug gap gauge. Apply a tiny amount of anti-seize lube to the upper threads of the new spark plugs.
Why did my spark plug gap not work?
It wasn’t a faulty gapper it was the faulty gap set from the manufacturer or could have been banged up in the shipment to Toyota, many reasons that it could have happened. My mistake was trusting the pre-set gap and not checking them myself before I put them in….
What kind of spark plugs do I need for a 1ZZ-FE?
Other iridium spark plugs recommended for the 1.8L L4 1ZZ-FE engine include the Denso IK16 (5303), NGK IFR5T11 (4996) and the NGK BKR5EIX-11 (5464). All of these new spark plugs will come pre-gapped to .044″ but they should still be checked with a spark plug gap gauge.
What kind of spark plug does Toyota use?
Original standard plugs are Denso’s Iridium Long-Life SK16R11 (φ 0.7 mm iridium alloy center electrode) with platinum coated ground electrode.
All of these new spark plugs will come pre-gapped to .044″ but they should still be checked with a spark plug gap gauge. Apply a tiny amount of anti-seize lube to the upper threads of the new spark plugs.
What are the torque specs for a Toyota Corolla?
It is better to tighten by hand AND then do a TURN of the ratchet to a certain recommended angle. If spark plug is 14mm to 18mm diameter, do a 1/2 to 2/3 turn for install of new plug. The torque spec is 25 NM to 30NM. Toyota’s spec is 18ft lbs (or 24.5 NM). (If it’s a reinstall of plug, do 1/12 of a turn).
It wasn’t a faulty gapper it was the faulty gap set from the manufacturer or could have been banged up in the shipment to Toyota, many reasons that it could have happened. My mistake was trusting the pre-set gap and not checking them myself before I put them in….
What is the torque spec for a Toyota spark plug?
It sounds like it is safest NOT to use a TORQUE SPEC. It is better to tighten by hand AND then do a TURN of the ratchet to a certain recommended angle. If spark plug is 14mm to 18mm diameter, do a 1/2 to 2/3 turn for install of new plug. The torque spec is 25 NM to 30NM. Toyota’s spec is 18ft lbs (or 24.5 NM).