DIY: Change your spark plugs
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Thanks to all who supplied this information. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but haven't taken on the spark plug installation/replacement since I owned a 1983 Honda Accord. My 2009 G37 is a different animal altogether. How difficult should I expect the project to be, provided I have the proper tools?
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In the middle of changing mine out right now but I cant get the sparks out. Put my 14mm extended socket on the new sparks to make sure it fits and it does but just spins on the ones already on. I'm think maybe the previous owner put in aftermarket ones that are different size? Hard to tell from the outside but does anyone know if there are other common ones with a different size bolt?
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In the middle of changing mine out right now but I cant get the sparks out. Put my 14mm extended socket on the new sparks to make sure it fits and it does but just spins on the ones already on. I'm think maybe the previous owner put in aftermarket ones that are different size? Hard to tell from the outside but does anyone know if there are other common ones with a different size bolt?
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I found these on amazon for $12.94 for a pack of 6. Should I go with these ones it's the same as oem, but i'm wary about the price. Seems too good to be true kind of thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Denso-FXE24HR...rds=spark+plug
https://www.amazon.com/Denso-FXE24HR...rds=spark+plug
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I found these on amazon for $12.94 for a pack of 6. Should I go with these ones it's the same as oem, but i'm wary about the price. Seems too good to be true kind of thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Denso-FXE24HR...rds=spark+plug
https://www.amazon.com/Denso-FXE24HR...rds=spark+plug
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Does this kit have all the tools I'll need to replace my spark plugs? If not, can someone give me a link to a tool set with everything I'll need. I'm very, very new to DIY auto so I figured changing my spark plugs would be a good place to start learning.
11pc Master Auto Service Tool Set Sockets 4 Spark Plug & Glow Plug Oxygen Sensor | eBay
11pc Master Auto Service Tool Set Sockets 4 Spark Plug & Glow Plug Oxygen Sensor | eBay
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Does this kit have all the tools I'll need to replace my spark plugs? If not, can someone give me a link to a tool set with everything I'll need. I'm very, very new to DIY auto so I figured changing my spark plugs would be a good place to start learning.
11pc Master Auto Service Tool Set Sockets 4 Spark Plug & Glow Plug Oxygen Sensor | eBay
11pc Master Auto Service Tool Set Sockets 4 Spark Plug & Glow Plug Oxygen Sensor | eBay
It has what you need, if you don't count other basic sockets/tools to get to the spark plugs (i.e. for the stuff you have to remove to get to the plugs). but you would be wise to get some plastic tubing from home depot to help you reseat the new plugs as well...
To be honest though the only things you need out of that kit are the 14mm thin walled spark plug socket and the extension (I can't tell if that extension will be long enough).
the 14mm socket can be bought on its own and if you have a basic socket set it probably already has a 3/8" extension in it somewhere.