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Help! Spark plugs

13K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  Tripplec  
#1 ·
Hi guys I owned a jeep compass 2011 2.4l latitude 4x4 i just bought 4 New NGK V-Power Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 # 2262.

My question is whats the gap I need? Or I don't need to calibrate or re-gap the new spark plugs?

Sorry it may be a dumb question but it's my first time that I will change my spark plugs I was watching videos on how to change them and it looks pretty easy but nobody re-gap the new spark plugs.

Thank you guys I'll appreciate it if i get a response.
 
#2 ·
Check the plugs website i think those cone pregapped.
 
#7 ·
did you get that info from the manual? Or from where? I appreciate your help ?
Not trying to be an a**, but I got it from a quick web search, this info isn't exactly hard to find.

The thread miketmx linked should give you any info you need:

miketmx said:
The link shown below tells everything with pictures. For correct torque I followed the sheet inside the box of spark plugs. I did something like 1/4 turn after finger tight but I don't remember exactly. I did use anti seize and dielectric grease.

http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36996
 
#8 ·
All my NGK's and the ones I am about to purchase have been pre-gapped. I put NGK's into my new Patriot last year and those were pre-gapped and I am pretty certain all of their platinum plugs are as well.
 
#9 ·
Everytime i get plugs that claim they are pregapped from the factory i check them anyway and maybe half of them are in spec. It only takes a second to gap a plug so do it no matter what. Youll find a few variances on the plug gap specs. .044 is correct as stated above,however youll also find websites stating .043 is correct. Either one of the two specs will be fine. Youll also find specs stating .035 is correct however this gap is wrong.Ive ran 2 sets of the NGK v powers and just a few days ago i switched over to the Autolite 5224 plugs and i must say my Patriot seems to prefer the Autolites over the NGKs. Pus they are cheaper. Replace plugs every 30k miles when running standard copper plugs.
 
#10 ·
I used NGK Platinum's on mine which was the first change. I will do another in a few weeks. Platinum and pre gaped which runs fine.