Torque spec on plugs

It's probably in the owners manual, but...

Anyone know the torque spec on spark plugs? Gotta change them in 3000 km
and I wanna be ready/make sure I don't overtighten.

Cheers!

Glomis

 

I presume the make is a Saturn.

Year? Model?

 

Jeez.....sorry! That would help!

2001 - SL2...

Glomis

 

http://www.autolite.com/tech/TorqueSpecs.pdf
http://www.championsparkplugs.com/faqmain.asp
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinfo/spark_plugs/installation.asp?nav=31300&country=US#installing

http://www.densoiridium.com/installationguide.htm

Ed

 

20 foot pounds.

 

Thanks...Kirk and CE White

Cheers!

 

It's probably in the owners manual, but...

I always put them in 'wrist tight.' I screw them in by hand, then grip my
ratchet at the top of it(near the socket) and twist my wrist to tighten. This
way reduces all the leverage and makes sure you won't put too much force on
them since you're not using your arm.

 

Does anyone use anti-seize compound, or do the plugs come pre-greased?

I was reading a thread in a Chrysler forum and there was some dialog about
misfires being attributed to anti-seize with cars and ignition systems using
the wasted spark setup. On some models (like a PT Cruiser) tune-ups don't
happen for 100k so I guess anti-seize might not be an issue...

 

I never did but now I use a little bit, ever since I had a plug 'weld' to the
head(had to remove it with a breaker bar....). Luckily the threads repaired
with a chaser......

 

I use anti-seize on every thread I deal with. Especially spark plugs.

 

I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years.
Never been a problem that I know of.

Ken

 

I use anti-seize compound and dielectric grease on every plug. Never had a
problem.

 

I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years.

I too, never, ever did.......until I had one weld into the head........

 

whups disregard previous post.....

 

What anti-seize compound and dielectric grease do you use, are they special?
Where do you buy them? I have anti-seize compound for a bike (copper color),
should it work? And where do you use dielectric grease? Sorry for a bunch of
questions, never used that before for a car...

 

I get the anti-seize and dielectric grease from NAPA (most automotive
stores should have the same). Nothing really special about them The
anti-seize is usually gray. The dielectric grease goes in the ends of
the sparkplug boots. It helps prevent the boot and the plug from
bonding together. I use the grease at the coil or distributor ends,
too.

Ken

 

Anti-seize from autozone-pep-boys-kragen etc. Read the info on the tube - it
will say that it's for plugs (among other stuff).
The dielectric grease is also available from auto stores - I buy a bigger
cheaper tube from the electronics stores, but I'm an engineer.

I don't know about bike anti-seize. I don't think it sees engine temps...

Dielectric grease on the insulator. It keeps the rubber from sticking to the
ceramic on the plug so you can get the boots off easily 30,000 miles & 2.5
years later.

 

Thank you.

 

Thanks.