Friday, September 23, 2011

Spark Plugs Foot Pound Torque on 96 Corolla?

I have a 1996 Corolla and the spark plugs needs to be changed. I plan on changing the plugs myself, and feel that I must use a torque wrench to tighten the plugs. Does anyone know how many pounds I'm suppose to torque it up to ?Spark Plugs Foot Pound Torque on 96 Corolla?10-12 foot pounds no more than that on any head especially one with aluminum heads and threads,and use anti seize on them so they wont be hard to take out the next time,good luck.Spark Plugs Foot Pound Torque on 96 Corolla?Precise torquing of spark plugs is totally unnecessary.



Hold the head of the ratchet in the palm of your hand



Tighten till it is snug - this will be approximately 10-12ft/lbs



then tighten 1/8 turn further using the handle.Spark Plugs Foot Pound Torque on 96 Corolla?13 ft.lb (by the book).

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