DIY sparkplug cleaning - paano?

[paolorenzo]

Hi all. Sorry kung na-discuss na ito in another thread, pero I can't find anything about the topic using the search function.

Anyway, paano po ba nililinisan ang sparkplugs? dry brush lang ba (e.g. toothbrush)? or ibabad sa kerosine? gas? alcohol? or meron ba cleaning chemical for sparkplugs talaga?

How often do you do it? every 5000kms, sabay lang sa change oil?

[Dieseldude]

I use a Bosch hot air blower. It does a good job of burning out all the oil and fuel deposits on the plugs.

[paolorenzo]

sir, is this the same as a heat gun?

[glenngj]

got it from the net, i hope it would help

Prepare the materials:

Spark Plug Socket wrench
Sandpaper #1500 for Spark Plug
Thin tipped knife or pointed tool.
Bristle Brush

Make sure your engine has rested after an hour or so, to avoid burns.
The Spark Plug is hot after using your car, let it cool first.

Pull the Spark Plug Collar.
Using the Spark Plug Wrench, twist counter clockwise to loosen the spark plug.


Spark Plug, up close & personal.
Using a pointed tool, scrape off carbon residues on the plug’s tip to reveal the probe.


Using a Sandpaper #1500, sand the probe gap.
Check the gap if a flat screw driver’s tip can fit in between.
Hammer it down to close in the gap or separate if it is too close.
Bristle brush or blow the dust & dirt off the spark plug.

Return and screw it.
Tighten it using a Spark Plug Wrench, Not too tight!
A ¼ arch will do the trick.

Snap the high tension wire collar to the plug’s end.

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/6...s-cleaning.htm

[fourtheboys96]

before, i would use sandpaper to clean the sparkplugs.

now, i use steel brush.

[daimaoh]

sandpaper, kerosene, tiny knife (or similar), small steel brush & rags.

make sure tama yung gap before putting it back.

[yapoy86]

why clean?? change na lang para mas sure.. anyway spark plugs last up to 1 year of usage considering na good condition ang engine.. pero kung soaked na ng oil ang sp better have your engine checked kasi hindi maganda na may langis yan

[daimaoh]

some ordinary sparkplugs are still good after a year. i've done that before

recycle ko lang once. linis lang. ok naman takbo.

kita naman kung deteriorated na... tapon na yun.

[dobbie]

try to use carb cleaner just a little spray siguradong lilinis na spark plug mo, clean up nia mga carbon deposits. Reminder just dont spray the carb cleaner on your car it will ruin your finish.