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I don't know when the last spark plug/wire change was for our 03 Elantra (XD)
Car now has 211k miles, and I have been doing small DIY stuff, as it's mainly our beater/spare car now.
I want to to DIY sp. plugs/wires. Have necessary tools, and already saw several DIY videos. I think I can do it.
The main concerns I have are:
- IF it has it been too long, and what if they don't come out easily? I am afraid to break the SP trying to get them out...
- I don't have a torque wrench, so I am just going to tighten snug, then do an additional 1/4 turn...I hope that's ok.
- should I put some anti-seize on plug threads or not ? (I have seen 50/50 mixed yes/no answers to this)
(NGK says NOT to apply anything to plugs...)
I would like stay with OEM which is NGK but can't if the OEM plug is platinum or copper, I want platinums at least so I don't have to change them too often...
I guess I can't go wrong with the 'Laser platinum' in this chart (??)
BUT if OEM (called standard in chart) is platinum, I am fine with them. I just can't find any info if those STANDARD NGKs are platinum or something else.
thinking of getting the same wire set in the chart too...
If you guys can shed some light on above points and/or have additional suggestions/tips for a newbie 1st time SP changer , they would be appreciated.
I don't know when the last spark plug/wire change was for our 03 Elantra (XD)
Car now has 211k miles, and I have been doing small DIY stuff, as it's mainly our beater/spare car now.
I want to to DIY sp. plugs/wires. Have necessary tools, and already saw several DIY videos. I think I can do it.
The main concerns I have are:
- IF it has it been too long, and what if they don't come out easily? I am afraid to break the SP trying to get them out...
- I don't have a torque wrench, so I am just going to tighten snug, then do an additional 1/4 turn...I hope that's ok.
- should I put some anti-seize on plug threads or not ? (I have seen 50/50 mixed yes/no answers to this)
(NGK says NOT to apply anything to plugs...)
I would like stay with OEM which is NGK but can't if the OEM plug is platinum or copper, I want platinums at least so I don't have to change them too often...
I guess I can't go wrong with the 'Laser platinum' in this chart (??)
BUT if OEM (called standard in chart) is platinum, I am fine with them. I just can't find any info if those STANDARD NGKs are platinum or something else.
thinking of getting the same wire set in the chart too...
If you guys can shed some light on above points and/or have additional suggestions/tips for a newbie 1st time SP changer , they would be appreciated.