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Old 12-04-2008, 09:20 AM
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What are the factory oem spark plugs 02 Accent 1.6 DOHC and what ignition wires are good
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 12:17 PM
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you should be able to just go to any auto parts store or even wal-mart and they have a book or an electronic display that will tell you. If you have a completely stock engine, just go with stock/oem plugs and wires, no need to get fancy.
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:13 PM
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Well I looked at HMAservice.com and it showed
NGK BKR5ES-1
It also said 30,000 for regular plugs
60,000 for platinum
I assume they come gapped correctly?
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 10:36 PM
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I assume they come gapped correctly?
I would not make that assumption. A simple tool to measure and set the gaps will cost a few bucks at most.
 
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Old 12-05-2008, 12:39 AM
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Oh ok I have a feeler gauge anybody recommend a particuliar plug
 
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Old 12-05-2008, 08:00 AM
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for this simple engine i'd stick with NGK coppers. platinums are nice if the engine is designed for it, this one isn't. putting platinums in often makes the engine run slightly rougher - unless it was designed for them. iridiums are a waste of money at over double the price of platinums - and stupid compared to coppers.

the general rule of thumb is champion for domestic, bosh for european, and NGK for asians.

and get a proper plug gapping tool, they cost around $3 at most.
 
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Old 12-06-2008, 02:39 AM
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OK then according to what I have looked up
turns out to be
NGK BKR5ES-11 (not 1 but 11)
is this correct thats what I am trying to find out
OEM plug is fine I mean I about 40,000 miles on the ones in there now
I dont really believe in all these other plugs
So NGK BKR5ES-11 is correct and what is gap?
 
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Old 12-06-2008, 10:27 AM
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Correct gap should be on a sticker under the hood. For example, my Elantra says .039 to .043 inches. You'll get a slight advance of the spark the smaller the gap is, thus slightly better mileage. If your gas is good, I would use the .039 gap, but if the gas is not so good then use the .043 gap. If you really want to get the best mileage possible, cheat a little and use .036.
 

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Old 12-06-2008, 11:36 AM
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OK whats the NGK number on plugs
 
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