Hi,
I'm at 60k on my Cl now and I think i might try and change my spark plugs.
I've done it on my other car, 1.8t audi but I don't know where to start on the CL.

Anyone have pics that can point me in the right direction.


Thanks

 

Check your glovebox manual- good instructions there. Only problem is the passenger side rear plug, but it can be done with standard socket tools.

 

regarding that one troublesome rear plug: move the bracket that's blocking it out of the way.

 

when do you change your plug regulary what mileage thanks

 

Ahh Lost my manual, anyone scan it for me please!

Thanks

 

does anyone know what the OEM plugs are. Can they be bought at any local auto store that isn't the dealer?

 

your thread title got me excited, cause i thought ur gonna post a DIY on swapping out the spark plugs. Can you like edit the thread title and maybe add a question mark in the end or something?

 

i thought only a mod could do that.

 

The plugs are a piece of cake. Shouldn't take more than 30 min. I don't see why you need pics. Open the hood and there they are. Just remove the coil packs, then plugs. Very straight foward.

 

I know its been talked about before. But whats the best upgraded spark plugs to install.

 

go with the ngk iridiums. go to ngk.com or sparkplug.com to find out the part number. replace the 5 in the part number with 6 if u hv a type-s. altleast thats what i have been told.

 

do they need to be gapped?

 

They do not recommend regapping Iridiums as the tips are very delicate.

 

i just change the front three plugs, and let the dealership charge me 1/2 hour labor for the rear three. i hate fukn with those rear plugs. at least youy don't have to pull the upper intake like on nissans.

 

The rears aren't that difficult. You just need a swivel socket and a couple extensions.

 

No, the plugs are already gapped at .4mm.

 

they are gapped to .044

 

According to the manual, you should change the spark plugs @ 105K miles but it seems a lot of y'all change @ 60K? Any reason why? Are there significant performance gains to be had by replacing the stock plugs with ngk or some other aftermarket ones?

 

I've got some Denso IK20s waiting to go in myself

 

I think you can also wait a shit load of miles (like 100000) to change the oil technically but, I wouldn't. I just hit 70k and changed my pluggs. Glad as hell I did because the old ones looked like horse crap. I didn't feel any performance gain though.

Oh, and it was pretty easy. the back passanger side one was the only bitch to take out. Front's are a piece of cake. Make sure you have the right tools and are able to lean over the back of your engine for a good 20 minutes.

 

I'm getting my fake-60K mile service in a few weeks so I figured now would be a good time to do it. I'm going to give them to my mechanic to replace the OEM ones with.

 

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp

 

http://www.geocities.com/gamesmgr/chod/acura/

 

What about changing the spark plug wires? who's done it?

any benifiet?

 

That's the easiest step. Uninstall the non-existing wires and replace with the new high performance imaginary wires.

 

neither of those links provide the pics as to how one would manage to change his/her spark plugs.

 

what is a spark plug, can you eat it

 

I was wondering the same thing (about their effectiveness)

 

i wasn't putting the link for his sparks plugs, i quoted him saying that he lost his owner's manual and i gave the link so he can consult the owner's manual anytime he wants even if you guys lost yours.

i'm a mechanic at acura and there's absolutely nothing special about replacing spark plugs on a J32.

 

2nd Gen CL does not have spark plug wires. There's a coil pack above each cylinder/plug.

 

i hear its not worth spending the extra money on the super high performance imaginary spark plug wires over the generic imaginary spark plug wires!!

 

dude, its on there ie. goto
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis...001_OMANUAL.asp , goto the 03 cl and page 256

Link for the lazy, page 256

 

Just make sure your engine is COLD when you do this or you will run into a bad surprise later.

 

With the money I saved, I bought a spare muffler bearing. I hate getting stranded when those go out.

 

funny funny...

"anyone got a bucket of dial tone??? how about a 2x4 spacer, got one of those?"

anyway, is there any need or beniefit of changing out the coil packs?


oh, and btw, whoever was asking about the spark plugs; they are a breeze to r/i.

it took me 20 mins. its is easier if you have one of those universal socket wrench joints though.

 

anyone know the easiest way to remove spark plugs with supercharger on? is there a shortcut?

 

Ah i can ONLY see the spark plug page, isnt there anymore of the manual? btw the first link DOESNT work