What tool do I need to remove a spark plug?
You’ll need just a few tools to change out the spark plugs on your car. The most important tool is a socket wrench with an extension and a spark plug socket. Spark plug sockets come in two sizes: 5/8 inches and 13/16 inches. Most spark plug sockets have a rubber insert that holds the plug snugly in place.
How often do you need to replace spark plugs on Nissan Xterra?
Nissan recommends that owners of 2000 Xterra vehicles replace the SUV’s spark plugs every 30,000 miles. Over time, the plugs do not fire as strongly as they once did, which causes less efficient combustion.
How do you remove a spark plug from a car?
Follow one of the spark plug wires to the space where it enters the engine. There you will see a rubber boot that slips over the end of the spark plug. Grasp the boot and pull it straight off the plug, but do not pull on the wire itself. Place the spark-plug socket over the plug and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew it from the socket.
How do you check spark plugs for cracks?
Inspect the new spark plugs to ensure that the porcelain insulators are free from cracks. Place the correct side of the feeler gauge into the gap at the end of each plug. Move the gauge in and out a few times to create the proper gap. If the gap is too wide, gently bend the metal tip inward towards the electrode, and re-insert the gauge to check.
Nissan recommends that owners of 2000 Xterra vehicles replace the SUV’s spark plugs every 30,000 miles. Over time, the plugs do not fire as strongly as they once did, which causes less efficient combustion.
Follow one of the spark plug wires to the space where it enters the engine. There you will see a rubber boot that slips over the end of the spark plug. Grasp the boot and pull it straight off the plug, but do not pull on the wire itself. Place the spark-plug socket over the plug and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew it from the socket.
Inspect the new spark plugs to ensure that the porcelain insulators are free from cracks. Place the correct side of the feeler gauge into the gap at the end of each plug. Move the gauge in and out a few times to create the proper gap. If the gap is too wide, gently bend the metal tip inward towards the electrode, and re-insert the gauge to check.