{"id":10360,"date":"2019-05-15T23:17:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T06:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=10360"},"modified":"2024-03-04T14:40:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:40:34","slug":"how-to-clean-a-spark-plug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-spark-plug\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Spark Plug"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

Technically, you should replace your car’s spark plugs rather than clean them. Replacement spark plugs are relatively inexpensive, and you won’t get the same performance out of a plug that’s been cleaned as you would from one that’s brand-new. What’s more, the plug could be damaged during the cleaning process, compromising its integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, if you insist on cleaning your car’s spark plugs, you can do so (at your own risk) by following the procedure below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Remove the spark plugs using a ratchet wrench and spark plug socket.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n