spark plugs

[92accordex-r]

when should you change your spark plugs on average? i couldnt find a clear answer on the stickies

[Patchouli007]

According to what I see in the service manual it says 24k miles or 24 months.

Here is a link to the online manual.
http://media.honda.co.uk/car/owner/m...al/400/4-4.pdf

Hope this helps.

[cvc7chris]

i do mine every 6 to 12 months depending on how the look like, plus are cheap as hell so why not doing them

[alex22]

If your using basic NGK or Denso spark plugs I would say every 30K it never hurts to check them though. I have been using platnum NGK's changing every 50k with no problems. I change out the platnum plugs on chevrolets and fords that have 100K miles on them and they are a little worn but still work fine (I work for the government and they are cheap with fleet maitence)

[paulhenrick2k8]

so whats the best brand to use?

[cloudasc]

Personally I only use NGK, but Denso should be good also. I clean and check my spark plugs every oil change for the most part. I've been using the same NGK platinums for 40k miles so far without any problems.

[bcjammerx]

autozone and oreilly have ngk, they aren't expensive.

Honda wants way too much for ngk's.

DO NOT use bosch...I had brand new ones be bad...on mine and a customer's car.

[96accord914]

so whats the best brand to use?

denso are ngk

[dano28]

As easy as it is to change the plugs on these cars, I don't see any need to use the long lasting platinums, etc. The plain vanilla NGK or Denso plugs will be the best. When the center electrode loses it's sharp edges, it's time to change.

[Accordtyper91]

if you love your car every 6 months

if you like your car every 12 months

[Sleeper00]

ngk is made for honda motors

[bcjammerx]

if you love your car every 6 months

if you like your car every 12 months

not changing your plugs results in a more rich condition...roast your cat a little more but no damage to the engine

[deevergote]

Too rich can cause sludge and carbon buildup on the head, which can lead to damage... but it's not as dangerous as a lean condition.

And yeah, I've never had luck with Bosch. NGK and Denso are just fine. Don't be swayed by gimmicks... plugs aren't going to give you any more power. Get what's right for your engine, and it'll work properly.

[Sleeper00]

i use ngk for honda, denso for toyota