Spark Plug Inspection

Remove the ignition coils and the spark plugs .
Inspect the electrodes and the ceramic insulator.
- Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by these conditions:
  - Advanced ignition timing
  - Loose spark plug
  - Plug heat range too hot
  - Insufficient cooling
- Fouled plugs may be caused by these conditions:
  - Retarded ignition timing
  - Oil in combustion chamber
  - Incorrect spark plug gap
  - Plug heat range too cold
  - Excessive idling/low speed running
  - Clogged air cleaner element
  - Deteriorated ignition coils
Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Replace the plug at the specified interval, or if the center electrode (A) is rounded, or if the spark plug gap (B) is out of specification, or if the spark plug electrode is dirty or contaminated. Use only the spark plugs listed.
NOTE:
- Do not adjust the gap of iridium tip plugs.
- Do not use a plug cleaner.
J35Z6 engine

Spark Plugs

NGK: DILZKR7A11G

Electrode Gap

Standard (New): 1.0- 1.1 mm (0.039- 0.043 in)

J37A4 engine

Spark Plugs

NGK: ILZKR7B-11S

DENSO: SXU22HCR11S

Electrode Gap

Standard (New): 1.0- 1.1 mm (0.039- 0.043 in)

J35Z6 engine

Fig 2: Identifying Electrode Gap In J35Z6 Engine
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

J37A4 engine

Fig 3: Identifying Electrode Gap In J37A4 Engine
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the spark plugs and the ignition coils.