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How to remove the spark plug in Toyota Camry 1995 4cyl?
Hi. My family recently got a Toyota Camry 1995 and it has driven for 200 000+ km, so we're thinking about changing the spark plug by ourselves. However, I'm a mechanical idiot, so can anyone please guide me through this?
Hi. My family recently got a Toyota Camry 1995 and it has driven for 200 000+ km, so we're thinking about changing the spark plug by ourselves. However, I'm a mechanical idiot, so can anyone please guide me through this?
Thanks in advance!
No disrespect meant, but honestly with your question my belief is for you to purchase a Haynes or Chliton manual for yourself. They give step by step info with pictures. They are not always the most accurate but more than enough for all you will want to do.
Good luck.
Edit: Welcome to TN an to explain in more detail. Next you will be asking about airfilters, oil changes and brakes. Those books are designed for the average person to do more than the average work on their car.
Last edited by judge34411; 01-06-2010 at 10:42 PM.
There are Toyota factory service manuals that are stickied at the top of the Camry forum over at AutomotiveForums.com. These are free downloads. Go there and dowmlaod the generation 3 manual.
Thanks a lot for you reply! I'll try reading the factory service manual that Mike has suggested, and if that still doesn't help, then I guess I'll have to buy the Haynes or Chliton manual. But again, thanks a lot!
5/8" spark plug socket. 6" Extension bar. 3/8" breaker bar & torque wrench. Pry off spark plug wires. Unscrew spark plug. Insert new spark plug and tighten to 18 ft-lbs. Put wires back on.
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1994 Camry 2.2L LE Auto
2005 Corvette 6.0L 1SB Z51 6-sp
I prefer a locking extension (one that locks on to the socket) as the spark plug socket usually sticks on the plug once it is installed, creating a problem in removing the socket.
I prefer a locking extension (one that locks on to the socket) as the spark plug socket usually sticks on the plug once it is installed, creating a problem in removing the socket.
Mike
Agreed and the reason he is saying it they have a rubber plug in the socket (usually).
5/8" spark plug socket. 6" Extension bar. 3/8" breaker bar & torque wrench. Pry off spark plug wires. Unscrew spark plug. Insert new spark plug and tighten to 18 ft-lbs. Put wires back on.
Well said to someone that has an idea. Now if he sticks on the breaker bar without supporting the head??? And an explanation of how to use the torque wrench? Most people without knowledge will just sit on the end of it and snap off the plug (Supporting the head).
Mike and I were not being funny about this. He did say no idea. That includes the use of tools right?
But well said.
Maybe you could take the time to explain exactly how to use the tools? It's alot of work but what the heck.
Happy driving.
Last edited by judge34411; 01-09-2010 at 02:09 PM.
I prefer a locking extension (one that locks on to the socket) as the spark plug socket usually sticks on the plug once it is installed, creating a problem in removing the socket.
Mike
Locking extensions are nice. I should get myself a few of those. I had 1 plug that stuck to the socket and managed to get the socket off with a big of wiggling. I've heard some people padding the tip of the extension with some electrical tape to get a tighter fit to the socket as well.
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1994 Camry 2.2L LE Auto
2005 Corvette 6.0L 1SB Z51 6-sp
"I've heard some people padding the tip of the extension with some electrical tape to get a tighter fit to the socket as well."
I used to do that as well, before I got the locking 3/8 extension. Then, a few years ago at a Harbor Freight Tool store, I found a 10 or 12 inch long extension with a 5/8 inch spark plug socket permanently attached to it. The socket is actually on a slight swivel. It was on clearance for a whole $3. What a find! I have recently seen them at a few auto parts stores like Autozone for around $12. I highly recommend this tool for any DIY'r.
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