As they're not very expensive I ordered three Denso Iridium spark plugs
for my C1. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Usually engines respond pretty well to new sparkplugs and especially to
iridiums. I've seen that effect on a few other cars I put them on. And
as they're not very expensive and last much longer then normal spark
plugs I decided to try a set. Fitting is pretty straightforward. Remove the airfilter cover so you can
reach the spark plugs. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Then you have to remove the bolt that holds the ignition module in
place. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 After the bolt is removed you can lift the module out. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Using a ratchet with extension you can now loosen the original spark
plug [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 I like to unscrew them by hand just to have more feeling and prevent any
issues if they don't come out smooth. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Then lift the original spark plug out. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 You can clearly see the difference with the new iridium ones. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Put some engine oil on the thread and insert the spark plug in the
socket. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Thread the new plug by hand, you have more feeling that way and prevent
cross threads. Keep going until it is hand tight. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 As specified on the box, tighten with the ratchet somewhere between a
1/4 and 1/2 turn. That will make sure the seal ring is squashed. [box.jpg byhand.jpg cover.jpg insert.jpg iridium.jpg lift.jpg loosen.jpg original.jpg removeignition.jpg thread.jpg tighten.jpg]
 Repeat for the other cylinders, refit the air filter cover and you're
done. I noticed a nicer idle and a slight improvement in throttle response.
Basically the same as I found on other cars :) |