Should spark plugs be installed when the engine is hot or cold?
its best to do it when its cold.
| Quote, originally posted by honda. lioness ยป |
| From the manual: “Avoid spark plug removal while the engine is hot. |
What is the difference between a hot and cold spark plug?
A spark plug is said to be “hot” if it is a better heat insulator, keeping more heat in the tip of the spark plug. A spark plug is said to be “cold” if it can conduct more heat out of the spark plug tip and lower the tip’s temperature. A cold plug will not materially cool down an engine’s running temperature.
What is the best in the two hot plugs or cold plugs?
When making spark plug heat range changes, it is better to err on the side of too cold a plug. Running too cold a plug can only cause it to foul out, whereas running too hot a plug can cause severe engine damage.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 2.0L have?
The LF-DE has a high-grade aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast iron sleeves. The engine shares the 83.1 mm (3.27 in) stroke of the 1.8L engine (L8-DE, L8-VE), but the bore is larger – 87.5 mm (3.44 in). Unlike the 2.5-liter version L5-VE, the 2.0L engine doesn’t have balancer shafts.
Why does my Mazda 2.0L LF-VE engine not warm up?
Bad connecting rod bearings also cause oil consumption. The engine has problems with thermostat often at 60,000 miles. The engine does not warm up or on the contrary, overheats due to a stuck thermostat. Cars with the LF-VE had some issues with acceleration and Check Engine sign.
Where are the spark plugs on a Mazda Demio?
One of them is on the back side but can be easily accessed and removed. Unclip the air inlet duct and take out the air box assembly as shown in the picture to the right.
What’s the intake valve lift on a Mazda 2.0L?
The LF-DE intake valve lift is 8.8 mm; while for the LF-VE, the intake valve lift was increased up to 9.1 mm. They both have the exhaust valve lift of 7.7 mm. The LF-VE engine was equipped with the S-VT system (Sequential Valve Timing) and a variable length intake manifold.
What kind of spark plugs do Mazdas use?
Spark Plugs 1 OEM Mazda spark plugs are made from the best materials for the longest lasting performance. 2 OEM Mazda spark plugs last as long as the original spark plugs in your Mazda. 3 A fresh set of OEM Mazda spark plugs will improve your engine performance and fuel efficiency, so check and replace them when you notice poor performance.
Are there stock gap plugs for Mazda 3?
Click to expand… No stock gap for speed3’s are .032 because of turbo! With a step colder plugs try .028 your engine will like you more. But, if you don’t have many mods plugs aren’t really necessary unless putting more boost down.
One of them is on the back side but can be easily accessed and removed. Unclip the air inlet duct and take out the air box assembly as shown in the picture to the right.
How to cool a Ford 2.3L Hot Rod?
Heat- Normally, you think of cooling an engine, in the 2.3L’s case, the problem is getting it warm enough! Here’s info on installing an electric fan, modifying the thermostat to 205 degF, machining a universal thermostat housing,