How To Clean Spark Plugs

Depending on your car you may need to gap the spark plugs after cleaning.

How to clean spark plugs. Make sure the spark plug is secure and dont put too much force on the wrench in terms of how to clean a spark plug. 2 Hold the spark plug in one hand and hold a clean rag in other hand. The first thing you need to do in order to clean a spark plug is to use a racket wrench that includes a spark plug socket to remove the spark plugs one at a time.

Use a pair of pliers to hold the plug as it can get extremely hot. After removing the leads clean around the plugs using an old paintbrush to avoid dropping dirt through the plug hole into the engine. Your overall riding experience will be better than before.

Rub the cloth over the spark plug. Always install new Tempest Spark Plug gasket. You can now unscrew it by hand.

There will probably be some sputtering and smoke but you want to get the stuff out anyways. Clean the Spark Plug With Sandpaper Now that you have the spark plug out using a piece of fine sandpaper 180 or higher gently sand it. Clean the spark plug.

Remove the extension and socket from the wrench once it becomes loose. Once you have removed it take 220 grit sandpaper and pass it back and forth over the electrode until you can see the clean metal. One the spark plug is snugly seated in the correct place connect a ratchet to the extension and finish tightening it.

Grip the plug wire by the boot near the end and press down firmly to expose the end of the spark plug sticking out of the engine. Slide the cables out of each boot by hand and wipe the surface of the boots with a dry clean cloth to knock off any dust or surface debris. Then go and get a windproof lighter or a butane torch and force the flame into the gap.