Here's a link .
SOURCE: spark plug mazda 3 1.6
you vehicle has platimum plugs already they don't need to be changed for 100,000 miles
SOURCE: I have a 2002 Mazda MPV 6 cylinder. The 3 spark
http://www.imazda.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3059
this should work.
SOURCE: Installing new spark plugs in 2002 Mazda Protoge-how much torque?
Maybe you will be surprised but I have never used torque having replaced thousand of spark plugs so far. I prefer to feel by myself the right torquing. maybe not for yours but for several types of engine, you will have to use ratchet extension, universal joint(s) to reache the spark plugs affecting the reading of your torque wrench. Threads condition, temperature of the parts (cold, warm) will also influence right reading. Do not conclude that I never use T wrench. For your safety and part 'longevity' it could be mandatory.
These things being said, just for your info the right torque should be in between 11-17 pounds-feet (15-23 N.m)
Hereafter is the way I do.
- Follow the manufacturer recommendations about spark plugs specifications. If NGK has an equivalent, GO FOR IT it's the best
- New spark plugs will be already gapped to the spec so take care to not knock the electrodes
- Yes it's a good idea to put some 'antiseize' stuff on the spark plug threads. Take care to not go over and soil the electrodes
- Proceed when the engine is cool down
- Replace the spark plug one by one beginning by the most easy positionned. Going one by one will warming you up and will avoid wiring mixup (severe risk depending of the engine)
- Take care to avoid that any dirty drop in the head hole once a spark plug is removed
- Put in place new spark just using socket and rachet extension by hands. DO NOT use rachet at this point. Doing so, you'll have the feeling and will avoid to screw it cross-thread.
-When you're sure that it is well engaged (lets say screwed half of the threads) you can go ahead with your rachet. To avoid to get it 'overthighted' I drive my rachet with one hand
over the rachet head (not by the handle). When you feel that you are at the maximum of your strength using this way, then just give a LITTLE BIT of 'thighting' with one hand on the rachet head and the other on the rachet handle (lets say 10 degrees max) and that's it.
- If you have silicone grease apply some with a 'cuetip' in the boot of your wire before to put it back in place.
-Make sure that the wire is right back in place pushing on it firmly with an kind of rotational motion
- Repeat the same process for each of the others.
- If you don't feel safe, you can try to start your engine after each of the replacement for few seconds to make sure you did well. It could avoid problem investigation by the end if something went wrong during the whole process.
Maybe I provided to many details but maybe it could help any other beginner readers.
Sorry for my english
Hope it will help
Dan
SOURCE: number 1 spark plug for 2000 Mazda MPV
The cylinder order is 1,2,3 (rear row, left-to-right) and then 4,5,6 (front row, left-to-right).
When replacing spark plug wires or plugs, it's very helpful to do one at a time to avoid connecting them incorrectly.
Hope this helps,
Sherwin
SOURCE: Engine light goes on and the car misses. Last time
follow the spark plug leads, should be in the centre of the motor, pull the leads out and the spark plugs are under them
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