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My 2017 RDX is just over 5 years old and I am not one to leave spark plugs installed till they wear out, and in my case, that can be in ten years. The last thing anyone needs is a seized-in spark plug.
Photos as removed.
Threads were then cleaned to "like new condition" and anti-seize applied to the threads. Each spark plug could be threaded in fully by spinning the extension...ie: no torque required.
Spark plug torque: 16 ft.lbf. or 192 in. lbf.
The thing to note since members have asked in the past, "is it running too lean" based on the color of the insularors. Also, they are all identical considering VCM. I was not worried about "wear" but making sure they can be removed easily based on previous experiences.
Nice, thanks for the pics. I recently did the timing belt/water pump/pulleys on our '16 rdx, but was exhausted after doing that job and didn't do the plugs yet. They're just sitting in my toolbox...I can't imagine it will be too tough given the generous amount of room on the rear bank of cylinders - any issues, or any tips when doing them? Figure it'll be pretty straightforward with just a spark plug socket, magnet tool, and torque wrench.
Interested in seeing what 110k miles will look like on the plugs.
I can't imagine it will be too tough given the generous amount of room on the rear bank of cylinders - any issues, or any tips when doing them?
Yup, did the firewall cylinders by feel.
Start with the front cylinders and get to know how the coil pack connectors come off because having done so, I had a tougher time getting the coil pack connectors off the coil packs at the firewall, and you do not want to break the connector. Like all of these connectors with a "push tab", I always found it easier to push the connector onto the device it is connected to and at the same time, push the tab in and then pull the connector off. It slides off easily, so do not use force.
Prior to removing the spark plug, blow out the spark plug cavity with compressed air, then when the spark plug is nearly all the way out, blow out the cavity again. Then remove the spark plug.
