Summit Wagon FWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1994)
Spark Plug: Adjustments
1. Disconnect spark plug cable from the spark plug. If the spark plug cable is removed by pulling on the cable it may be damaged.
2. Using a plug wrench remove all plugs from cylinder head.
CAUTION: Use care not to allow foreign matter to enter through plug holes.
3. Check the spark plugs for the following:
Broken insulator
Worn electrode
Carbon deposits
Damaged or broken gasket
Burnt condition of porcelain insulator at spark gap.
NOTE: Dark deposits indicate too rich a fuel mixture, light (white) deposits indicate too lean a fuel mixture, advanced ignition timing or
insufficient plug tightening
4. Check plug gap using a plug gap gauge and adjust if necessary.
Standard value: 1.0 - 1.1mm (0.039 - 0.043 in.).
5. Tighten spark plug to specified torque. If overtorqueing occurs damage to threaded portion of cylinder head might result.
Spark plug torque: 20 - 30 Nm (15 - 21 ft lb).
NOTE: If this information differs from the VECI label under the hood use the information provided on the VECI label.
