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    Spark Plugs and Torque Wrench

    I've been hesistating for a while to replace em because of this. I know there would be problems if the plugs were on to tight or not so tight. But is it crucial to use a torque wrench to put new spark plugs in with the recommended torque settings from NGK or would it be ok to just use a regular wrench to put in new plugs and feel if they are tight enough?
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    Gapping is more important IMO. Getting it to tight doesnt really matter as long as you dont overtighten. Once it doesnt want to turn anymore or feels tight dont mess around with it no more and move on. I tighten mine till it doesnt turn no more and doesnt do jack. You can use a torque wrench if you want but its not needed. You need a 5/8 an extension and a ratchet.

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      #3
      Alloy heads aren't a big fan of over tightening, and the torque spec is quite low, only 13 ft-lbs. Be careful.
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        Well, it is always good to be precise. That being said, I've never used a torque wrench on my plugs and haven't had problems. Just don't go overboard.

        What exactly is the cause for hesitation? If it's deciding whether or not to invest in a torque wrench, go for it. They're a good investment and not expensive, and it can be used for many other times you may need to torque a bolt that has finicky requirements.

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          Originally posted by Strahan
          What exactly is the cause for hesitation? If it's deciding whether or not to invest in a torque wrench, go for it. They're a good investment and not expensive, and it can be used for many other times you may need to torque a bolt that has finicky requirements.
          Of course, you'll need more than one, because you won't get spark plug torque (13 lbs) and axle nut torque (180 lbs) accurately with the same wrench.
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            I never use a torque wrench. its called rule of thumb, with the right extension and socket hand thread it in then with any wrench use your thumb to tighten it. thats the best way of doing it without a tq wrench.
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              Well, as many have said, as long as you dont crank them down too hard, you will be fine.

              BUT dont under tighten them either. One day I was driving down the road and a pop and a nasty exhaust leak sound. I guess the thing wiggled loose, dont know how long it had been since I had messed with them.

              I found the plug in the dirt, put it back in and car was happy as before. This was on the f22.. invincible little bastard. It did put a dent in the hood from where it hit though

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                thnx for the info guys especially the thumb tip. damn i didnt know the plugs shoot out when undertightened. Imagine when I open up the hood to check for any problems when the engine is running then, boom! , I'll have a thread in off topic with a pic of a spark plug in my head.

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                  #9
                  my father has a tool chest and this extension with a fitting for sparkplugs.
                  i've always used that and a regular ratchet. he always stressed in having the gap set right and to turn the ratchet till it feels tight.

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