Does anyone know the torque specs for spark plugs 2.0 Turbo Acura 2022? I've searched but have not been able to find a specific range for 6G TLX 4 turbo (although the manual book list the specific plug -NGK DILKAR8P8SY- not sure why they didn't list the torque too).

 

I just replaced mine on Sunday. The are the correct plugs, the gap is .30, put a little clean oil on the threads and the torque is set to "just snug them in quarter past when they bottom out" to compress the crush washer.

:-)

 

IIRC, the torque spec for K20 series spark plugs is similar to other Honda/Acura motors with the small spark plugs with crush washers being 16-18 ftlb

 

Update: Based on NGK guidance on their web site for the (NGK 92411 DILKAR8PISY) torque specs: Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.

 

This is how spark plugs seize in place. Congrats.

 

[QUOTE=tl10awd;16973831]This is how spark plugs seize in place. Congrats.[/QUOTE

Copper anti seize is your friend.

 

really? I must’ve replaced 1000 spark plugs across 100 vehicles since I was 15 and never once have I had a spark plug seize in place.

or maybe I did and I just didn’t realize it when I broke them off replacing them the next time? Go be condescending somewhere else.

 

FWIW, NGK does not recommend anything on the spark plug threads for installation. Neither anti-seize or oil should be put on the threads. Foolishly I put anti-seize on for a couple decades before a friend corrected me. NGK put on a special metal coating on their plugs to protect the plug and head threads.

https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resourc...20for%20repair.

 

Torque to 13lbs. Gap on my HKS is .25, factory Type S is approx .26

 

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If plugs are replaced at regular intervals as scheduled then I never heard of a reason to think you ever should put anything on the threads. Regardless it interested me so the AI search shows this:

Generally, it's best to not put anything on the threads of spark plugs, especially anti-seize or other lubricants. Most spark plug manufacturers recommend installing spark plugs dry. Lubricants can affect torque values and increase the risk of thread damage or breakage. However, dielectric grease can be used on the boot of the spark plug to prevent it from bonding to the plug.

 

There are people who believe in torque specs and people who dont..... I know guys that will torque every single bolt on a car to spec, but who really has time for that. Spark plugs and oil filters are hand tight plus a little extra for good measure. Brakes, suspension, etc bolts are are tight as you can get it with a regular wrench. Its that simple!

 

Not great advice in general but agree on the oil filter. Doing it the right way takes very little extra time. Generally people tend to over torque things when doing it without a torque wrench. Strip out some threads and that extra few seconds to use the torque wrench will seem like time well spent. Except for one of my friends who insists his hand is a human torque wrench. Can't say I have ever looked up torque specs and saw "as tight as you can get it" listed. Anyway, people will do it their way and that's fine.

 

1) I torque the majority of the fasteners from spark plugs to brake caliper hanger brackets, I've never striped out threads when using a torque wrench but certainly did in my youth when torquing by hand especially aluminum. Also even HF torque wrenches are cheap and easy to use, it's just a matter of knowing the torque from the shop manual.

2) Honda oil filters from the shop manual use either 7/8 of a turn from when the oil filter rubber seal contacts the mounting base in the engine or ~14ftlb.