Could buy your new plugs to make sure your size is correct. Then you might have to go and get a deep socket of that size and the extension will just fit(but not click)into the top of the socket if you hold it right.Or grind down the fat socket!
The spark plugs are located at the top of the engine block. Two have Plug Wires going to them the the other two have the coil already attached to it. These can be remove with a 10mm socket. Gently pull up on the plug wires as to not break the connection from the wire to the Plug Wire socket. Hope this helps.
Ummm..yes! 4 of them
with a 10mm socket remove the two ignition coils and the two spark plug wires, using a 5/8 spark plug socket and one long extension and a ratchet remove the spark plugs and install the new ones
The spark plugs are located straight down through the valve cover, at the end of the spark plug wire. 5/8 inch socket to remove them, you will also need an extention and it is a good idia to tape the socket and extention together or the socket will get stuck down in the valve cover, hope this helps
There arent any. There arent any. There arent any.
the factory plugs gap is 0.028" - 0.032".
this could be valve stem seals or oil control ring,s
if you cant find the spark plugs then you probably shouldn't be working on your car if you cant answer the question maybe you shouldnt leave answers like these
they should ALL be on top
spark plugs for vehicles with electronic ignition come pre gapped when purchased .044
I have had the best luck using NGK. Obtain proper plug number and gap from owners manual.
close man, but always stay factory plugs and wires if you don't want problems. they are 10mm type clamps, more of coil type plugs. the plugs are a 5/8 deep socket to remove. one at a time COMPLETE, if you mix the order up, you will have firing problems(For clarification of above, NGK platinum plugs ARE the factory plug for the Mazda Protege. You do not need to go to a dealer for 'factory' plugs.)AnswerMake sure the car is cold before working removing the plugs.The Protege has an Aluminum engine and a Mazda mechanic friend of mine said that most do it yourselfer's will change the plugs when the engine is hot. Removing the plugs when hot will strip the thread that the spark plug goes into.You will need a 2" plug socket & a 10 mm socket to do this.The 1999 DX 1.6L has all 4 of it's plugs in a row. [1] [2] [3] [4]The 1 & 4 wires will pop right off to expose the plugs about 2" down. You will need the 10 mm to remove the clamps on 2 & 3 then the wires will literally slip right off.I've found that it works best removing them sequencial.That same mechanic friend also said to stick with NGK plugs all the fancy gold/platinium spilt tip crap is for the birds for Mazda's anyway. Also, before you put the new plugs in, spray lightly with a coat of WD40. Helps keep lubricated until the next time to change.I've changed them on my '99 DX about 5x's (173000 miles)Good Luck.