Hello there im pretty new driver got an 03 tl S with 94 k on it got a couple questions

how do i get to the back 3 spark plugs ? do i need to lift the car?

2. The tranny was redone about 20 000 ago and im just wondering if its normal to feel a little kick back when it shifts from 1st to s econd gear (its 5 speed auto)

thanks to whoever replys

 

Do the rear plugs from above, you'll have to lay over the engine. It's not too bad. The Passenger side rear one is a little hard to do, just take your time. Not sure about the tranny.

 

check the DIY section for more on plugs
Use NGK Iridium or NGK Platinum plugs, and a very small amount of plug anti sieze on the middle of the new plugs threads

A 3 and 6 inch extension work perfect to slide down into the plug recess and reach the plug-you need the smaller piece to get past angle limitations. put plug socket with short extension and lower in, add long extension then ratchet

Get a 1 foot length of vac hose to fit over the top of the new plug...use to lower it in place and start the threads by hand

Some remove the strut cross bar for better room- but the 2 part, 9 inch total length extension is the trick

 

I just changed out my brakes today to Brembo blakes and EBC greenstuff pads, but now I need to change my plugs. My current one are 107k miles old. How tight do the plugs need to be? What is the torque spec for plugs?

 

torque spec for plugs are 18N-M or 13ft/lbs.

 

Extra deep spark plug socket works great, also self aligns plug so you're less likely to crossthread.

 

yes always use a correct spark plug socket with a magnet or rubber piece inside, makes life easy
I use the vac hose method for new plug to lower in place and start a few threads of install--- so I know for sure they are in correctly before applying any torque from a tool

 

What is the vac hose method? Anybody have a pic of that?

 

whats the diy section?

 

its the 3rd thread on the main page of 2nd gen tls... for future reference

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

 

I don't see anything about replacing plugs in the DIY section. Am I just missing it?

 

The DIY thread seems to be missing the spark plug replacement thread.