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Old 04-09-2004, 01:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Need help with spark plugs

I have a '98-'99 Camry CE, 4-cylinder 5S-FE engine, automatic transmission. Can anyone tell me the specs on how much torque to use to tighten the spark plugs?

Also, what's the longest time that anyone has left the spark plugs in before changing them? I understand these are platinum plugs, and they can last for 100K miles, but I'm concerned that they would get "welded in" and not be removable.

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I think it's normally 1.1 milimeters. I didn't know you could keep them for 100k miles...
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Thanks for the spark gap spec, Nico. I also need to know how tight to tighten the plugs with the torque wrench.
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Thanks, spyfish007. 14 ft lbs., eh? Holy moly; I was going to guess 60 ft lbs. or something. Whew. Good thing I asked.
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