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Spark Plugs

SPARK PLUG TYPE

Application Spark Plug Type Spark Plug No.
1.0L AC R42XLS
Denso W20EPR-U11
1.3L Denso K20PR-U11
NGK BKR6E-11
1.8L Denso K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
1.9L SOHC NGK BKR4EA-11
1.9L DOHC NGK BKR5EA-11
2.2L (Cavalier & Sunfire) AC 41-928
2.2L (Saturn) AC 41-628
2.4L AC 41-942
3.0L ("J" Body) AC 41-627
3.0L ("V" Body) Bosch FLR9LTE
3.1L & 3.4L AC 41-940
3.5L GM 12556183
3.8L AC 41-921
4.6L GM 12561466
5.7L ("F" Body) AC 41-931
5.7L ("Y" Body) AC 41-952
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Application Gap In. (mm) Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
1.0L & 1.3L .040-.043 (1.0-1.1) 21 (28)
1.8L .043 (1.1) 13 (18)
1.9L .040 (1.0) 20 (27)
2.2L
"J" Body
Cavalier & Sunfire .050 (1.27) 13 (18)
Saturn ("L" Series) .045 (1.14) 15 (20)
2.4L .050 (1.27) 13 (18)
3.0L
"J" Body .040 (1.0) 19 (25)
"V" Body .035-.043 (.9-1.1) 19 (25)
3.1L & 3.8L .060 (1.52) 20 (27)
3.4L .060 (1.52) 11 (15)
3.5L & 4.6L .050 (1.27) 15 (20)
5.7L .060 (1.52) (1)
(1) Tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW cylinder head. Tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) for all subsequent installations.