Accent L4-1.6L (2003)
3. Check the spark plugs for the following
1. Broken insulator
2. Worn electrode
3. Carbon deposits
4. Damaged broken gasket
5. Condition of the porcelain insulator at the tip of the spark plug
4. Check the spark plug gap using a wire gap gauge, and adjust if necessary.
Standard value
Unleaded: 1.0 - 1.1mm (0.039 0.043 in.)
5. Re-insert the spark plug and tighten to the specified torque.
If it is over torqued, damage to the thread portion of cylinder head might result.
Tightening torque: 20 - 30 Nm (200 300 kg.cm, 15 21 lbft)
ANALYZING SPARK PLUGS
Engine conditions can be analyzed by examining the tip deposits near electrode.
SPARK PLUG TEST (WHEN ENGINE CAN BE CRANKED)
