What do I need to change a spark plug?
Tools Required
- gap gauge.
- Needle-nose pliers.
- Rags.
- Socket/ratchet set.
- spark plug wire puller.
- swivel socket.
- Torque wrench.
Can you get spark plugs out of Nissan Versa?
You’ll need a deep 14mm socket to get the plugs out. They are extremely skinny and traditional spark plug sockets will not fit. Ive got some pictures at home with the measurements. I ended up going to Northern Tool and buying a single socket I also got pics of the right and wrong plugs side by side. 09 Versa SL. MR20DE with CVT. See how
What’s the best way to change a spark plug?
If a standard 5/8″ or 13/16″ spark plug socket isn’t enough to remove old iridium spark plugs or other kinds of spark plugs, use this special swivel spark plug socket. Its built-in swivel takes up less room so it can fit it into tight spaces. In fact, it takes less room than an ordinary spark plug socket with an add-on wobble extension.
How do you remove a boot from a spark plug?
Squirt a liberal amount of spark plug boot grease into the boot then install the boot onto the spark plug. This dielectric grease prevents high voltage “flashovers” (voltage leaking out of the boot to ground) and makes future boot removal easier. Now that you’ve got the tools, let’s make sure you know the right parts.
What kind of socket do you need for spark plugs?
You’ll need a deep 14mm socket to get the plugs out. They are extremely skinny and traditional spark plug sockets will not fit. Ive got some pictures at home with the measurements. I ended up going to Northern Tool and buying a single socket I also got pics of the right and wrong plugs side by side.
You’ll need a deep 14mm socket to get the plugs out. They are extremely skinny and traditional spark plug sockets will not fit. Ive got some pictures at home with the measurements. I ended up going to Northern Tool and buying a single socket I also got pics of the right and wrong plugs side by side. 09 Versa SL. MR20DE with CVT. See how
How to change the coil pack on a Nissan Versa?
2008 Nissan Versa coil pack and spark plug change. This is part 1 of 5, To watch them in order go to my channel. Apologies for it being fragmented but my memory card kept filling up and it was necessary to break it up into several segments. I hope the information contained in this series helps someone. Loading…
How big is the spark plug socket on a Nissan?
Will see how well the socket works once it arrives. “Factory plugs are NOT 5/8 or 16 mm in the car. They are 14mm socket size. Any and all plugs recommended by NAPA, Advance, Auto Zone, Pep Boys ar WRONG. I have bought 7 sets of plugs… all wrong.
Is there rubber inside the spark plug socket?
They’re nice to have around in your tool box, and it’s a trivial expense IMO. Dedicated spark plug sockets have rubber inside the socket that holds the plug in the socket, and the rubber also protects the ceramic part of the plug from damage.