To remove the spark plugs on a 2009 Acura TSX, you will need a 5/8″ spark plug socket. This size socket is commonly used for spark plug removal and installation.
Please note that it’s always a good idea to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual or a trusted mechanic for specific instructions and recommendations when working on your car.
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Contents
- How do I know what size spark plug I need?
- What is the spark plug gap on a 2009 Acura TSX?
- What size socket do I need to remove spark plugs?
- Are most spark plugs 14mm?
- What size socket wrench for a NGK spark plug?
- Do you need a special socket to remove spark plug?
- What size are the spark plugs in an Acura?
- How often do you change spark plugs on a Acura TSX?
- Do OEM spark plugs need gap?
- What is the spark plug gap on a 2010 Acura TSX?
How do I know what size spark plug I need?
To find the recommended spark plugs for your vehicle or machine, check your owner’s manual. If your owner’s manual specifies iridium spark plugs, don’t downgrade to platinum spark plugs or copper spark plugs; if you downgrade, you run the risk of poor engine performance.
What is the spark plug gap on a 2009 Acura TSX?
Stock plugs are . 044 NGK iridiums. DO NOT Re Gap these plugs, they are pre gaped and you will rub the coating off of the electrode.
What size socket do I need to remove spark plugs?
What size socket do I need to change out spark plugs? For the majority of plugs, you need a 5/8” or 16mm socket. Some Fords use 9/16″ plugs, some newer European and Asian vehicles use 14mm plugs, and there are a few applications that use 7/8″, 13/16″, ¾” or 18mm plugs.
Are most spark plugs 14mm?
Most plugs these days are 14mm thread; however, 18mm and 7/8-inch threads have been used on many earlier vehicles, and you will see some 10mm or 12mm threads on newer imported motorcycles and small engines. The next consideration is reach or how long the threads are.
What size socket wrench for a NGK spark plug?
Most plugs take a 5/8″ socket, but some take 13/16″ or 3/4″.
Do you need a special socket to remove spark plug?
Though you can technically use any socket of the right size, we recommend using the kind specifically made to pair with spark plugs. These special sockets contain rubber isolators inside intended to absorb any possible vibration within and protect the glass featured along the spark plug.
What size are the spark plugs in an Acura?
Spark Plug Thread Size: 14mm. Spark Plug Reach: 0.750 in.
How often do you change spark plugs on a Acura TSX?
every 30,000 miles
Again, the rule of thumb is every 30,000 miles. Some of the key benefits of regularly replacing your spark plugs include: Improved fuel economy: Worn out or malfunctioning spark plugs can reduce fuel economy by as much as 30%.
Do OEM spark plugs need gap?
While plugs are pre-gapped from the factory, the gap may need to be adjusted for the vehicle that the spark plug is intended for. Those with modified engines must remember that higher compression or forced induction will typically require a smaller gap setting (to ensure ignitability under higher pressure).
What is the spark plug gap on a 2010 Acura TSX?
Gap 0.044″ 1.1 mm.
