How do you replace a spark plug on a Mitsubishi Outlander?
Attach the 5/8″ spark plug socket to a 6″ extension bar and the 3/8″ drive ratcheting wrench. Lower the socket down in to the well and attach to the top of the old spark plug. Then carefully loosen the old spark plug by rotating the wrench in the counterclockwise direction.
How often should you change the spark plug gap?
The spark plug gap adjustment should not be changed more than 3 times and should not exceed .008″ in either direction. Excessive changing of the spark plug gap setting will result in weakening of the spark plug ground electrode and can lead to breakage. Also, the spark plug gap should never exceed .055″ unless pre-set by the manufacturer.
Where is the spark plug gap on a spark plug?
Spark Plug Gap – understanding the basics. Spark plug gap is where spark plug spark discharge is designed to take place. On a conventional spark plug, it is the area between the center and the ground electrode.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Outlander have?
Owners of other Mitsubishi vehicles such as the Lancer, Outlander, Mirage, ASX, RVR, Galant, I-MIEV, Montero, Eclipse, 3000GT, Endeavor, Raider, Diamante, Attrage, Carisma, Colt, Grandis, Magna, Pajero and the Space Star may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.
Attach the 5/8″ spark plug socket to a 6″ extension bar and the 3/8″ drive ratcheting wrench. Lower the socket down in to the well and attach to the top of the old spark plug. Then carefully loosen the old spark plug by rotating the wrench in the counterclockwise direction.
The spark plug gap adjustment should not be changed more than 3 times and should not exceed .008″ in either direction. Excessive changing of the spark plug gap setting will result in weakening of the spark plug ground electrode and can lead to breakage. Also, the spark plug gap should never exceed .055″ unless pre-set by the manufacturer.
What should the gap be on a brisk spark plug?
Excessive changing of the spark plug gap setting will result in weakening of the spark plug ground electrode and can lead to breakage. Also, the spark plug gap should never exceed.055″ unless pre-set by the manufacturer. Most Brisk and other manufacturer sparkplugs are preset to around 0.75mm – 0.8mm.
Owners of other Mitsubishi vehicles such as the Lancer, Outlander, Mirage, ASX, RVR, Galant, I-MIEV, Montero, Eclipse, 3000GT, Endeavor, Raider, Diamante, Attrage, Carisma, Colt, Grandis, Magna, Pajero and the Space Star may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.