What are the general steps to change the spark plug?
How to change spark plugs
- Step 1: Find your spark plugs.
- Step 2: Access the plugs. If you roll up your sleeves and pop your head under the hood, you’ll quickly notice either a thick wire or a coil feeding electricity to each spark plug.
- Step 3: Remove the old plugs.
- Step 4: Gap the new plugs.
- Step 5: Install the new plugs.
What’s the best way to change a spark plug?
Clean the area around the plug wire and plug on each cylinder so that no dirt will fall into the cylinder opening. Now remove the wire from the spark plug on the first cylinder. You can start with any cylinder, but it is a good idea to do each spark plug one at a time. This is especially important if you are also replacing the wire.
How often do you change the spark plugs on a Jeep Compass?
Both engines required changing of their spark plugs every 30,000 miles. Failure to follow this maintenance schedule can lead to poor performance, low fuel economy or even internal engine damage. The 2007 Jeep compass has a plastic engine cover that covers the ignition coils and spark plugs, remove this cover to replace the spark plugs.
Can a spark plug get out of alignment?
If your socket gets out of alignment, it could crack the ceramic on the plug and cause debris. In order to properly install your new spark plugs, you must first ensure that the plugs have the right gap size. Without checking and adjusting your spark plugs accordingly, your engine performance could be compromised.
What happens when you remove the spark plug?
Thoroughly clean the area around your spark plugs. Once you remove the spark plug, you’ll have an open hole directly into the inside of your engine, and any dirt or debris around the spark plug can fall straight in and cause serious wear or damage to your engine—something that should be avoided, for obvious reasons.