New style spark plugs

[conv2006]

Hoping to find out if anyone here has tried the new Champion one piece spark plugs, and if so how did they work out? I also saw on a video that Autolite has a one piece plug now. Any information on these plugs?

 

[GriffX]

I removed the plugs for the first time since 2007 some weeks ago, don't be afraid. The key is to modify your torque wrench to left-hand usage and do not turn with more force than 25-30 Nm. It took a lot of time but none broke.

 

[JC SSP]

Plenty of threads on here regarding this topic.

I have used Brisk and Autolite with great results.

 

[StockishS197]

I had only bad luck with Champion. Ground straps always broke off.

SP547(x)s have treated me just fine, as have autolite HT1s. Don’t worry about the updated 2 piece plugs.

If you are removing them for the first time, they will likely break so have a lisle tool ready. It’s scary, but it’s really not a big deal. Big enough problem that it’s common and usually an easy fix. I broke 1 when I pulled my 07s at 50k miles, lisle tool worked like a charm. My previous 06 didn’t break any when I pulled those at 40k miles, but YMMV.

 

[lwarrior1016]

My 07 had 185k miles on it when I got it. The plugs were original. My old boss said to let the car run and get the engine completely hot, it softens the carbon. Then quickly zip the plugs out with an air impact, one the moves as quick as possible.

So I did it. And it freakin worked. Didn’t have a single issue getting them out

 

[Miker]

My 07 had 185k miles on it when I got it. The plugs were original. My old boss said to let the car run and get the engine completely hot, it softens the carbon. Then quickly zip the plugs out with an air impact, one the moves as quick as possible.

So I did it. And it freakin worked. Didn’t have a single issue getting them out

That's the ticket!

 

[MrBhp]

Hot engine. Small impact. NOT CHAMPION PLUGS.

 

[07 Boss]

I wouldn't run Champions in my lawn mower. Accel makes a plug for our cars but they are one heat range colder, not sure if that is suitable for your application.

 

[GriffX]

If you turn the plug out the carbon stuff gets squeezed into the gap to the cylinder head and the necessary torque increases. If you do not stop and wait some minutes that the PB blaster or similar can lubricate again you can break the tip off.

 

[Brian Luc]

My 07 had 185k miles on it when I got it. The plugs were original. My old boss said to let the car run and get the engine completely hot, it softens the carbon. Then quickly zip the plugs out with an air impact, one the moves as quick as possible.

So I did it. And it freakin worked. Didn’t have a single issue getting them out

We used to do that at the dealer all the time. Works like a champ.

 

[conv2006]

Great information, thank you very much.