Friday, September 23, 2011

Spark plug torque settings for a 98 ranger?

i'm changing the spark plugs on my truck. i don't know the torque settings
Spark plug torque settings for a 98 ranger?
Torque specs are 15-20ft lbs, but you're better off just tightening down hand-tight plus half turn of socket. If you over torque it, getting it off will be rough. Not to mention if you break it, it'll cost you bucks. Be aware, if you tighten it too much, the metal gasket will crush beyond it's ability to seal off the cyclinder from leaking oil coming from old valve cover gaskets.
Spark plug torque settings for a 98 ranger?
their is none just put them in and just snug them up, dont over tighten them
HAND TIGHT
Tighter than chimpanzee tight but less than gorilla tight. I would stick with the German torque guintight.



Spark plugs are not critical. Torque value not needed.

get them tight enogh to compress the retained washer and go another 1/4 turn.