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How do you tighten spark plugs?

I checked under my hood the other day and noticed that my spark plugs looked like they were coming a little loose. Can you tell me how to tighten spark plugs?

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Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re glad you asked; those are probably one of the last things you want to become unplugged. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to tighten spark plugs:
  • Open your car’s hood
    and locate the loose spark plug(s)
  • With a microfiber towel, clean the cylinder head and spark plug thread of any loose debris or grime
  • Using your hand, twist the spark plug until the gasket touches the cylinder head
  • Now, go in with a torque wrench and tighten the plug
And just like that, you’ve tightened your spark plugs. It’s a pretty easy task to handle yourself—but nowhere near as easy as saving an average of $800+ a year on your
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