Spark Plug: Service and Repair

1995 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5L SOHC Alpha EngineSECTION Service and Repair
1. Spark plugs must fire properly to assure proper engine performance and emission-control. They should operate satisfactorily in normal vehicle service for the specified maintenance interval or they should be replaced.

2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.

Plug gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in.)

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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