Honda Civic (1992-1995) - Changing Spark Plugs
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1992-1995 |
| Assembly | Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada, Lahore, Pakistan, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa Nelson, New Zealand |
| Predecessor | Honda Civic (fourth generation) |
| Successor | Honda Civic (sixth generation) |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible/Targa top/coupe (EJ1/2) 3-door hatchback (EH2/3) 4-door sedan (car) (EG8/EG9) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout Front-engine, four-wheel drive layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.3 L Honda D engine #D13 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B7 Straight I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed Automatic transmission 5-speed Manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in (257 cm) (hatchback) 103.2 in (262 cm) (coupe & sedan) |
| Length | 160.2 in (407 cm) (hatchback) 172.8 in (439 cm) (coupe) 173.0 in (439 cm) (sedan) |
| Width | 66.9 in (170 cm) |
| Height | 50.7 in (129 cm) (Hatchback) 50.9 in (129 cm) (Coupe) 51.7 in (131 cm) (Sedan) |
| Curb weight | Sedan '92-'93 DX M/T 2,275 lb
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| Fuel capacity | All USDM Coupes, Hatchbacks and Sedans except the CX & VX {11.9 US gal CX & VX Hatchbacks 10 US gal |
| Related | Honda CRX Honda Ballade Honda CRX Del Sol Honda Concerto Honda Domani Honda Integra |
Contents |
[edit] Tools Needed
- Torque wrench
- Extension for a socket
- 5/8" spark plug socket
- 12 inch piece of small hose
[edit] Supplies Needed
- New spark plugs
- Anti-sieze Lubricant
[edit] Instructions
- Make sure your car is off and cool before you start this project
- Remove engine cover
- Use extension and socket to screw onto the spark plug
- After it becomes too hard to turn it by hand use the torque wrench
- Once the plug is out, take your new one and thread it into place without using the torque wrench
- Once is too hard by hand, use the wrench and tighten it
- Repeat the process for the other tree plugs
- Put anti-sieze lubricant on the threads of the new spark plugs to make it easier to remove the next time around
- Start the car to test the engine
