OEM 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plug

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plug Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace spark plugs safely and effectively on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The first step in replacing spark plugs is to let engine cooling occur to avoid Cylinder Head thread seizing and damage. Wiping away contaminants from the recess ensures debris stays outside the Cylinder Head to protect the threads that determines new Spark Plug positioning. The vehicle requires only spark plugs specified by the manufacturer otherwise severe engine damage might occur. The first step should include removing Spark Plug Wires before extracting the spark plugs from the Cylinder Head. The spark plugs require spacing to specifications before installation while using a round wire feeler gauge to verify gaps of new and reconditioned plugs since they may have lost their pre-set measurements. Install the spark plugs tightly into the Cylinder Head until they fully contact and the threads sit squarely on their seats while using a thread chaser to clean unwanted material from the threads. Strict adherence to torque recommendations is vital since incorrect torque or seating approaches might trigger overheating and exhaust blow-by along with thread damage. New cylinder heads require Spark Plug torque to reach 20 n.m during initial plagiarism but later replacements should use 15 n.m torque values. Finish by restoring the connections between Spark Plug Wires and their plugs.