How do I know if my spark plug has spark?

How do I know if my spark plug has spark?

Test with a spark plug tester

1. Attach a spark plug tester to the ignition wire. At the other end, the tester connects to the spark plug as it sits in your engine.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Start the engine, or simply turn it over if it won’t start, and watch the transparent sides of the tester.

Where are the spark plugs on a 2002 Alero?

The spark plugs on the base 2002 Alero are located beneath the ignition coil. The coil is mounted onto the top of the engine, beneath a cover. Replace the spark plugs with original equipment (OEM) plugs.

What kind of engine does an Oldsmobile Alero have?

The 2002 Oldsmobile Alero base model was equipped with a 2.2-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 140 horsepower. A 3.4-liter V6 was optional as an upgrade in the 2002 Alero. The spark plugs on the base 2002 Alero are located beneath the ignition coil.

How do you replace a spark plug on a car?

Thread the new spark plug in by hand, until it is snug. Tighten the spark plug to 180 inch-pounds of torque with a 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 from left to right on the engine, until you have replaced all of the spark plugs. Install the ignition coil and cover back onto the top of the engine.

How do you remove a coil from an Alero?

Step 1 Open the hood of the Alero, and set the hood prop. Remove the cover from the top of the engine, using a ratchet and socket to remove the four mounting bolts. Pull the cover straight upward then remove it from your work area. The coil is mounted under the cover, and will come off with it.

The spark plugs on the base 2002 Alero are located beneath the ignition coil. The coil is mounted onto the top of the engine, beneath a cover. Replace the spark plugs with original equipment (OEM) plugs.

The 2002 Oldsmobile Alero base model was equipped with a 2.2-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 140 horsepower. A 3.4-liter V6 was optional as an upgrade in the 2002 Alero. The spark plugs on the base 2002 Alero are located beneath the ignition coil.

Thread the new spark plug in by hand, until it is snug. Tighten the spark plug to 180 inch-pounds of torque with a 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 from left to right on the engine, until you have replaced all of the spark plugs. Install the ignition coil and cover back onto the top of the engine.

Step 1 Open the hood of the Alero, and set the hood prop. Remove the cover from the top of the engine, using a ratchet and socket to remove the four mounting bolts. Pull the cover straight upward then remove it from your work area. The coil is mounted under the cover, and will come off with it.