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Spark Plug Check And Cleaning

CAUTION:
  • Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the iridium plug.
  • Cleaning of the iridium plug may result in damage to the iridium and platinum tips. Therefore, if carbon deposits must be removed, use a plug cleaner and complete cleaning within 20 seconds to protect the electrode. Do not use a wire brush.

Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.

  1. Standard value: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) 
  2. Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Iridium And Platinum Tip
    G01869619Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.