When to replace spark plugs on Acura TSX?
At that time, the Service Advisor recommended that the spark plugs be replaced and a valve adjustment be done. Currently, the car is at 105k miles (wife drives a ton).
When to change ignition coils on an Acura TL?
At 105k mile interval, most people will probably change them once during ownership. Needless to say, changing them out on time is important, for the only reason of better fuel economy, as the plug gets worn out and the computer can no longer adjust the spark due to the wear.
How do you change the spark plugs on a Honda Accord?
Place the spark plugs in the socket and carefully lower them into place, then start by hand. Torque each spark plug to 156 in-lbs and be sure not to over-tighten. Plug the connector back into each ignition coil and press it back into place. Reinstall the 10mm hold down bolts. Replace the engine cover and bolts. Figure 5.
How many miles does an Acura TSX have?
I took my 2007 Acura TSX with 100k miles in for service a months for an oil change/tire rotation. At that time, the Service Advisor recommended that the spark plugs be replaced and a valve adjustment be done. Currently, the car is at 105k miles (wife drives a ton).
How do you change ignition coils on an Acura TSX?
Each ignition coil is held in place with a 10mm bolt. Remove the bolts and lift the coils up, one at a time. Disconnect the electrical plug from the side of the coils and then pull the coil out. Use a 5/8″ spark plug socket with extension to unscrew and remove the spark plugs.
How many spark plugs does an Acura TSX have?
Some Acura TSXs have a four cylinder engine and some came with a V6, but the process is very similar. On the V6 version, you of course have six plugs and coils—three of them are tilted back toward the firewall, and therefore are harder to reach.
Place the spark plugs in the socket and carefully lower them into place, then start by hand. Torque each spark plug to 156 in-lbs and be sure not to over-tighten. Plug the connector back into each ignition coil and press it back into place. Reinstall the 10mm hold down bolts. Replace the engine cover and bolts. Figure 5.
How to replace spark plugs and ignition coils?
Remove the bolts and lift the coils up, one at a time. Disconnect the electrical plug from the side of the coils and then pull the coil out. Use a 5/8″ spark plug socket with extension to unscrew and remove the spark plugs. Figure 1. Remove the plastic engine cover. Figure 2. Each coil is held down by a single 10mm fastener. Figure 3.