Spark Plug Wrench

Does spark-plug socket for socket wrench looks different from the one used in changing oil in a car?

I have a set of socket wrench with a bunch of sockets and I need to change the spark plug on my lawn mower. none of my sockets fit on it.. is there a special socket with a different front on it??

a "sparkplug" socket has a rubber sleeve insert in it to help avoid cracking the porcelin insulator of the plug. most times if careful you can use a regular deep 6 pt socket size 5/8, 3/4, 13/16 depending on plug

2008-08-15 20:16:53 by Sicily's Tony

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2009-10-03 04:04:32 by David J

Price: $13.21 $3.90

Spark Plug Wrench
Works with any brand spark plug
Measures 4-inch in length.

I know it's not a perfect scenario, put will an ordinary wrench work to remove the spark plug from push mower?

Also, what size is the spark plug wrench I would need?

Thanks in Advance

usually a 13/16's wrench but it's easier to use a adjustable cresent wrench.

2007-12-15 02:37:57 by bereftcat

Price: $13.20 $9.99

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Stanley Sockets feature our Max-Drive design, a unique radius corner design which provides 15-Percent more torque, making it easy to tighten fasteners and simplifies the turning of rounded corners
Helps reduce fastener wear without contact on outer 5-Percent of fastener, so fasteners last longer

Is a torque wrench necessary for replacing spark plugs? Why does the bolt have to have a specific tightening? What type of torque wrench is recommended for this type of routine?

The plug needs to be tightened to the correct specification. If you don't know what than feels like then yes you need to use a torque wrench. All fasteners have a torque spec; over-tightening can deform and brake parts, under-tighten and it will fall apart. A click type torque wrench that has the range you need is all that's needed. While a mechanic can put alot together without a torque wrench, it comes with experience. As a mechanic I see plenty of screwed up spark plugs and threads by amateurs, don't assume you have the equivalent of 10 years experience, use the torque wrench and do a good job.

2007-12-26 04:52:47 by James

one my 1991 Chevy Cavlier 4Cyl 2.2L motor i was looking down at the spark plugs today and im sure they need replaced
its just when i look at them they are all rusted on the outside
where the spark plug wrench would go. what should i do?
i want to get them out with out brakeing anything please help

first make sure it is the right size spark plug socket different brands have been known to be different sizes once in a great while. one good trick is to use an air compressor to blow the loose rust and dirt out and if that doesnt work u can spray some PB Blaster or something else that will break down the rust and again use the air hose to clean it out then double check the size of the plug and it should be no problem from there

2008-01-24 18:18:37 by davedebo198305