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?
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:
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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