What kind of spark plugs does a 2012 Ford Focus take?
The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) spark plugs on this 2012 Ford Focus SEL are the “iridium” tipped Motorcraft part number SP-528 (also known as the NGK CYFS-12-Y3 or CYFS12Y3).
What kind of spark plugs do Ford Focus SEL use?
The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) spark plugs on this 2012 Ford Focus SEL are the “iridium” tipped Motorcraft part number SP-528 (also known as the NGK CYFS-12-Y3 or CYFS12Y3). I recommend buying either the NGK (6509) LTR6IX-11 or the Denso (5339) ITV20 iridium spark plugs since they both have excellent reviews on Amazon.
Why are the spark plugs on my Ford Focus turning white?
Lift the spark plug out of the well and detach it from the socket. If the end of the old spark plug looks ashy white, the plugs may have been exposed to high temperatures such as overheating or they are the incorrect heat range for your driving conditions or environment.
How do you put a new spark plug in?
Push the new spark plug in to the socket so that the rubber insert or magnet holds it securely in place. Carefully lower the spark plug down in to the well and try to avoid hitting the electrode tip on the cylinder wall. Spin in the new spark plug by hand a few turns to prevent it from becoming cross threaded.
Do you need to check your spark plug gaps?
ALL SPARK PLUG GAPS WILL WIDEN WITH USE. Our cars seem to be pretty hard on the plugs and it is suggested to check your gap about every other oil change if you drive it hard. People want to know what to gap their plugs at. This decision is really up to the Tuner you choose.
What kind of spark plugs do you use in a Ford Focus?
Bosch are what ford use its what i use and as above they are good plugs ford sell them quite cheap as well just remember they say pregapped but thats old gap sizes ypull need to gap them to 1.0mm Are Ford really using Bosch now? Its been a while since I’ve owned a petrol Focus but they always used be NGK.
What should the gap be on Ford Spark Plugs?
They are normally horribly gapped from the factory. All over the place. Like .028 to .035 and crazier at times, Ford specifies them to have a gap of .027-.031″ from the factory.. ALL SPARK PLUG GAPS WILL WIDEN WITH USE.
What’s the size of a brisk spark plug?
Most Brisk and other manufacturer sparkplugs are preset to around 0.75mm – 0.8mm. If your spark plug part number has no trailing digits then (for most part numbers) it will be preset to this specification.
Are there FRPP kits for Ford Focus ST?
FRPP kits come with two step colder for whatever reason, ITV-24’s. There may be some odd people building some crazy high HP competitive cars, that may need to go even colder, these plugs exist, but again, your tuner will be able to discuss this option with you.