AcuraZine - Acura Enthusiast Community

AcuraZine - Acura Enthusiast Community (https://acurazine.com/forums/)
-   2G RL (2005-2012) (https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/)
-   -   When to replace spark plugs (https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/when-replace-spark-plugs-970098/)

Buster Hyman 05-24-2018 12:24 PM
When to replace spark plugs
 
What price for spark plug replacement and what else if anything is necessary during replacement?

truonghthe 05-24-2018 01:36 PM
$60 for six NGK IX laser Iridium from Rockauto, plugs recommended replace every 105k miles along with TB/WP and valve adjustment (if you really want the extra mile).

HDNBenjamin 05-24-2018 11:08 PM
I'd recommend using a tiny bit of dielectric grease in the coil plug boot.

Buster Hyman 05-25-2018 09:13 AM
Price from Acura dealer for spark plugs: Spark plugs - valve adjustment - valve cover gaskets - $980.00 - WOW!!! $164.00 A PLUG!!!

projektvertx 05-25-2018 09:23 AM
Originally Posted by Buster Hyman (Post 16238982)
Price from Acura dealer for spark plugs: Spark plugs - valve adjustment - valve cover gaskets - $980.00 - WOW!!! $164.00 A PLUG!!!
I think most of the time there is for the valve adjustment. Either way the spark plugs and valve covers come off, so you're essentially getting new spark plugs and valve cover gaskets at the cost of parts. Definitely expensive!!

rlerman 05-25-2018 11:39 AM
Valve adjustment is not needed necessarily. If you hear them ticking, they need adjustment, otherwise you are good. It’s very time consuming.

losiglow 05-25-2018 11:51 AM
Originally Posted by Buster Hyman (Post 16238982)
Price from Acura dealer for spark plugs: Spark plugs - valve adjustment - valve cover gaskets - $980.00 - WOW!!! $164.00 A PLUG!!!
I know. Just about every shop quotes anywhere from $60-$120 around here PER NGK Iridium spark plug. I understand that shops have to pad their parts and labor to make a profit, and account for problems along the way. But a 1000%-2000% markup? Damn.

rlerman 05-25-2018 02:48 PM
I replaced the plugs in my car in less than an hour, any shop charging more than an hour of work is a rip off. Figure plugs are $100, an hour of labor $120 for a total of about $220. That’s fair. Why not do it yourself, it’s very easy to do, even the back ones. Plenty of help on this

DanL07RL 06-01-2018 05:07 AM
Originally Posted by rlerman (Post 16239154)
i replaced the plugs in my car in less than an hour, any shop charging more than an hour of work is a rip off. Figure plugs are $100, an hour of labor $120 for a total of about $220. That’s fair. Why not do it yourself, it’s very easy to do, even the back ones. Plenty of help on this
What he said!!!

TLer trash 01-24-2020 09:32 PM
This looks a lot more like combustion gas getting in to the plug wells. I've seen this before. Make sure the plugs are properly torqued.

horseshoez 01-24-2020 10:55 PM
Originally Posted by TLer trash (Post 16531136)
This looks a lot more like combustion gas getting in to the plug wells. I've seen this before. Make sure the plugs are properly torqued.
To whom are you responding?

projektvertx 01-24-2020 10:57 PM
Originally Posted by horseshoez (Post 16531148)
To whom are you responding?
I suspect this is an infinite scroll error?

horseshoez 01-24-2020 10:59 PM
Originally Posted by projektvertx (Post 16531150)
I suspect this is an infinite scroll error?
Pretty good bet. I think Infinite Scroll is literally the worst vBulletin feature ever.

truonghthe 01-25-2020 09:41 AM
That dam scrolling thread has claim another victim. Honestly I hate that stupid feature.

projektvertx 01-25-2020 09:43 AM
I think it was a great idea in theory. The problem is you’re seeing two features clash: infinite scroll and thread suggestions.

TLer trash 01-26-2020 08:27 AM
I was responding to gen erik, "nasty spark plug wells and coils". I have no idea how my post ended up where it did. It's been a few years since I've active on the forum. I hope this response ends up where it should.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:36 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands