As the title suggests, I’m looking for a diy guide on the spark plugs on my 2018 Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo. It looks simple enough, but wanna make sure I’m using the right torque specs, I have the right equipment, and I’m using the right (if any) anti seize.
Any guide for spark plug change on 2018 1.5 turbo?
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Please tell me where officially this is actually spelled out. Oh I am really hot if this is really true. I had paid for a misdiagnosis in which was told misfiring diagnosis was due to spark plugs. The Honda dealership never mentioned that the spark plugs were covered under warranty and wanted me to pay 410. So I went ahead and redid it myself. Of course, I came back after a week again with all the crazy codes set again. If anyone else is reading this, this specific model (2018 1.5Turbo) has problems with its original fuel injectors. Mine went bad around 55K.
Any who, please please guide me in the right direction because I am about to blow up tomorrow at the dealership if this really is true about the spark plugs (they cost $40 at the dealership by the way)
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Just because one can do something without a maintenance manual doesn’t mean they should. I’m a licensed aircraft mechanic and I don’t do jack sh*t without consulting the manual.
Don't forget to get a proper spark plug socket, they are long and have a rubber ring inside that grips the plug to make it easy to pull out.
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With aircraft that is definitely needed I agree there . A lot more riding on everything being perfect, mistakes are not an option. Simple maintenance items till you get to advanced rear brakes (parking brakes built into calipers) if you have basic skills dont require any manual. They haven't changed really in 50 yrs.
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As Traylaw noted.. a bad spark plug would be covered under the 3/36 factory warranty, at best.
In checking the power train warranty (which Honda extended by one year, and unlimited miles for CRV owners with the 1.5T engine) I can find nothing in Honda warranty documents that indicate spark plugs are covered. Same with the emissions warranty. Sometimes... sometimes.. Honda has informal support campaigns where Honda Corporate will agree to pick up some or all of the cost of parts, and sometimes some labor (evidence: recent reports of bad fuel injectors being partially covered for some owners, while outside of warranty).
So.. check your anger and do not blow up at the dealer. In fact.. it is generally NEVER a good idea to blow up on a dealer... if you actually want some chance of getting your needs met. Dealers can go to bat for you with Honda Corporate for exceptions to Honda warranty coverage, BUT if you piss them off.. they have no incentive to try to do so on your behalf.
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Lol im doing them right now.. All in all the parts were $180 for me (but I deliver parts for autoshops and had a shop order them, otherwise theyd be $500+ for plugs and packs.
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One's I got failed to fit in got a 13MM down the tube but the long socket a no-go, at least I followed through in my video stay tuned:
not that hard to do, just go to find a DEAD end zone here Lol
not that hard to do, just go to find a DEAD end zone here Lol
Have always used a length of 3/8" vinyl tubing to remove plugs & to insert new plugs in deep well engine designs. Use regular spark plug socket to loosen the plug, then remove socket. Push end of tubing on to tip of plug until it grabs, then use tubing to remove plug. To install new plug, insert new plug into end of tubing. Lower plug into well, then turn tube slowly until it seats. Will find out real quick if you are seated correctly or have started to cross thread plug. Tighten plug with tube until finger tight, then pull tubing off of plug. Finish installation using regular spark plug socket. Apply dielectric spark plug grease to igniter, then replace igniter on plug.
Yup! Been doing this a long time!
I don't remember which car it was but I didn't have a spare piece of tubing handy, so I pulled off a vacuum line...Replaced it when I was done with the plugs!
We have a Nissan PF 2008, still have original spark plugs (150K) runs perfectly fine. But I do follow the schedule for Honda CRV.
You should change the plugs in your Nissan.
Like I stated it runs perfectly fine, during my pro years I changed enough. But every once in a while you find that engine that just runs right and for many, many years, oil, comes out a lot cleaner than on my CRV, the power versus fuel economy is great it is a 2008 model, starts right up, no check engine lights, no misfires, perfectly tuned just like a hand made TOP. The CRV got 50K, Hopefully I can get another 100K on the same set of spark plugs. You know when I look at the exhaust tail pipe, still looks brand new, no deposits, then I look at the CRVs tail pipes and I see deposits, look like suds, I can do an analisys of what is that stuff coming out of the exhaust system but I retired a long time ago. It makes the chrome in the pipes look dirty I just wipe them off everytime I wash the car and keep on trucking. I love my CRV don't get me wrong. But, but, but.
Dark oil and dark tailpipe is very very normal of a direct Injection engine. Which is what the CR-V is.
I guess we have differing opinions on how well super high mileage spark plugs function. Not to mention the risk of disintegration of the tip into the cylinder.
Do maintenance.
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SIze of socket? is important did not read anyone saying that here.
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Thank you. I have found my 14mm socket (lol) but not the sparkplug one hmm. thanks for the confirmation
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