Ignition Candle Ford Focus 3 1.6 105. Spark plugs, replacement, status assessment, analog selection. Visual inspection of spark plugs

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The spark plugs on average are about 20,000 - 30000 km of mileage, after which they must be changed. If the Ford Focus 3 refuel the high-quality fuel and not give it excessive loads, they will work out all the time without problems. However, in the case when the motor began to function incorrectly, it is not necessary to wait - their replacement is mandatory. In our article we will talk about how to correctly change the candles when you need to do and what features should pay attention to.

In many ways, the lifespan depends on how the Ford Focus is operated 3. For example, if you constantly drive at low gear and low revolutions when the motor gets an increased load, then the nagar will be much larger than under normal conditions. Also affects the quality of fuel, as mentioned above. If we take the Ford Focus and maintain it to maintain it, then the candles can serve to 40000 km, after which they will follow their replacement. The fault of the candles can be detected independently if Ford Focus began to behave not as usual. The main features, after the appearance of which it is worth changing the candles, are:

1. Increase the fuel consumption in all ride modes.
2. The engine stalls at idle.
3. Motor is bad (the starter works, but the start of the engine does not occur).
4. Motor Troit and works unstable.
5. The dynamics of the car worsens, he slightly accelerates and slowly gains momentum.

Preparatory work

If the symptoms described above appeared on your Ford Focus 3, this means that the candles must be changed. When carbon or cracks are detected on parts from ceramics, it will also be replaced. Periodically, you need to check this part on the breakdown using a special device. I ignoring it, a more serious problem may be formed - the ignition coil fails, and its replacement will cost much more than 5 times).

On Ford Focus 3 Replacing the spark plugs should be made either on a cold motor or a little heated. The fact is that on the hot engine they should not get out. If this happens, then most likely there is some kind of problem with a thread of cylinder heads, which is made of light and not very durable metal and will need to be changed.

Before you start changing the candles on Ford Focus, prepare all the tools that you may need to work. It is also recommended to have special devices to determine the gap of the candles. So, you will need the following tools:

• Candle wrench to 16 (you can choose any, but high-quality options are keys 3122B or HAZET-900 / AKF);
• Ticks for unscrewing;
• Device for measuring the gap.

In addition, you, of course, need a set of spark plugs from 4 pieces. As for a particular choice, it is necessary to be guided by the manufacturer's recommendations and buy products of authoritative firms.

So, the most correct option for Ford Focus is the purchase of a set of candles, checking their gap and adjustment alternately for further replacement. As soon as you get everything you need, you need to wait for the complete cooling of the motor and only then proceed to work. This time is enough to check out new spark plugs and determine the gap. To measure the gap, you need to use a special device.

Features of replacement of candles

Getting to work on replacing ignition candles. To do this, turn off the ignition and perform the following actions:

1. Remove the Ford focus engine cover by unscrewing the fastening bolts.
2. Remove the plug connections of the ignition coil. This can be done by pulling up special strap up.
3. We unscrew the coil fixing bolts to the cylinder head and raise them up. It is also necessary to inspect the place of attachment of the cylinder head and the coil on the subject of damage to the seal. If necessary - change.
4. Unscrew the candles with the key. It is necessary to do so carefully, so as not to damage the ceramic case, using special keys mentioned above.
5. Check the new candle on the interelectrode distance. As a rule, manufacturers exhibit everything correctly, but if there is some inconsistency, it must be eliminated. To do this, you need to adjust the mass electrode by tapping on the side. I repeat, it is strictly forbidden to rely on the central electrode. The edge can be the edge of the thread.
6. We smear a special composition with a high content of copper on the thread.
7. Install the candle in the Ford Focus cylinder head and screw it with your fingers, then fix the candle wrench. (To avoid incorrect twisting, put on the shank plastic tube or rubber hose, which will work as a hinge and align the candle with respect to the nest, without allowing the thread breaking).

As you could already understand, changing the spark plugs - it is a pretty simple thing to Ford Focus. It remains to connect high-voltage wires. Before doing this, they must be carefully examined. If everything is in order, then by rotational movement put the wire of the wires in place. Perform the same actions for each candle. When you learn how to do this, there will be no problems and the process will not take a lot of time. Last - Stage - Install the Ford Focus engine cover and everything, the replacement is completed.

When changing spark plugs on Ford Focus 3

• the difficulty of starting a cold engine;
• the presence of "trim", that is, during the engine operation, twitching is marked;
• increased fuel consumption;
• the inadequacy of the engine reaction to press the accelerator pedal;
• "Floating" turns and a number of others.

On average, the candle should leave 30,000 km, but the experience shows that this resource in practice is almost twice as much and reaches 50,000 km. Ford recommends on changing the candles, regardless of their condition, that is, 45,000 km.

Ford 1493001 - Original Ignition Candle for 1.6 (85PS, 1005PS)

Candles are better changed on time, especially if there are suspicion of them.

On Ford Focus 3, different candles are put depending on the volume and power of the motor:

• 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) - 1493001 , cost 150 rubles;
• 1.6L DURATEC TI-VCT (85PS) - 1493001 ;
• 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (85PS, 105PS) - 1787829 ;
• 1.6L DURATEC TI-VCT (125PS) FFV-SIGMA - 1680032 or 1698597 , Cost 250 rubles.
• 2.0l Duratec Tivct (154ps) - 5115895 (Date of production: on 2011/07/07) or 5211024 (Date of production: from 2011/07/07). Price 370 rub.

Candles are sold individually. For replacement of candles in Ford Focus 3 requires 4 candles. The best to use original candles with the corresponding power units. Externally, the candles can be similar, but their characteristics are different and have a fine tuning under a certain power.

Due to the small cost of original candles and good quality, as a rule, everyone uses the original. Also possible replacement options, they go universal to all types of engines for example NGK T5B13 or NGK 96463.. Price 120 rub.

Candles NGK have good quality, no wonder they produce official candles for Ford. These candles have similar characteristics with the original and similar price. It is worth choosing solely from their preferences.

Nippon Denso tv16tt - Another analog high-quality spark plugs. The original can only give way to service, but slightly. The cost is similar to NGK, from 120 rubles / pcs.

Universal Ignition Candle NGK 4559

Quality Analog Nippon Denso TV16TT

Each company, the manufacturer of candles, uses its technologies and materials, but the general characteristics and their service life is about the same. You can select original candles, they are chosen under a certain car, thanks to which the greatest positive effect is achieved. While the analogues are universal, under different models and stamps with similar characteristics, so their properties are averaged under the selected model range, which reduces their effectiveness.

The price is relevant for Moscow and MO at the time of writing the article, autumn 2016.

On Ford Focus Cars 3, one electrode spark plugs (hereinafter referred to as) is installed by default with a heat-resistant metal electrode. Over time, erosion is formed on the surface, melting. Due to the budget value, accessibility, they are particularly popular. At the failure, it's not difficult to buy a set of new ones. What can not be said about the options for more expensive with two, three electrodes from Iridia, Yttria, tungsten, platinum, palladium.

The main criterion by which division is a potassium number. The higher it is, the more time it is necessary a candle for ignition, the supply of spark, the ignition of the fuel mixture. This type is called cold, hot, on the contrary, has a minimum interval.

The owner independently chooses which spark plugs to install in the car. For the average driver there is no fundamental difference, which SZ is screwed into the block. Subject to the installation of parts with original catalog articles, the average operating resource exceeds the mark of 30,000 km, the replacement frequency increases through the use of iridium candles.

When to make the replacement of spark plugs

There are external and internal signs that determine the need to replace NW Ford Focus 3. The first type includes:

• increased fuel consumption;
• difficulties with the launch of the power unit, especially in winter;
• motor operation with a bad violation;
• detonation;
• power drop, when moving under the slope, the engine systematically "requires" transition to reduced transmissions.

These features are identified during the operation of the motor. The presence of special skills is not necessary, each driver is able to notice changes in the car and its aggregates. Replacing the Ford Focus Ignition Clamps 3 with their own hands take no more than 10 minutes of time. Doubt in their abilities, have never come across such repairs - seek help from the auto repair shop, where quality guarantee is provided to the block of work performed.

In the course of overhaul, the replacement of the SZH do it yourself, always pay attention to the following:

• the presence and thickness of the car on the electrode of the candle;
• color color of Nagar: gray, brown, black, white. Colors, with the exception of brown, indicate a breakdown of the fuel system, enriched, depleted fuel mixture;
• excessive oiliness, reflections are signs of deformation of the sealing gasket, throwing the engine oil inside the system;
• the smell of burner in the engine compartment - damage to the electrical power system;
• deformation, cracks on the candle housing. As well as melting, yellow naiga, oxidation.

What factors accelerate the wear of the ignition system

• constant operation of the machine on medium and low speed modes;
• poor-quality fuel with a low octane number, excessive content of chemical impurities, which so destructively affect the operation of the motor as a whole;
• systematic temperature overheating;
• mechanical damage to the electrical circuit, coil, wells, battery.

Selection of candles on Ford Focus 3

Smaller owners at the initial stage are typical and characteristic errors when choosing spare parts, consumables for repair. The lack of experience "contributes to" the purchase of unsuitable goods, as a result of which the replacement is required, refund.

In order to prevent coarse "misses", we give a list of the best products with original catalog articles:

• for Ford Focus - 1.6 l / 105 hp, Article 1685720, the price of 450 rubles;
• for Ford Focus 3 - 2 l / 125 hp, 5215216, the price of 450 rubles;
• CHAMPION, OE031T10, from 350 rubles;
• BERU, Z177, from 350 rubles;
• DENSO (iridium candles), TV16TT, from 550 rubles. The replacement interval exceeds 100,000 km;
• NGK, 4559, from 400 rubles;
• CHAMPION, EON4286, from 400 rubles;
• DENSO, T16VRU10, from 400 rubles;
• Ween, 1230002, from 400 rubles;
• NGK, 94769, from 400 rubles;
• Ashuki, B23586, from 400 rubles;
• NGK, 95688, from 400 rubles;
• VALEO (American), 246890, from 450 rubles;
• Ween, 1221487, from 450 rubles;
• TURBO, 0242235756, from 400 rubles;
• Ford, 1525910, from 500 rubles.

Based on the cabled indexes, the owner may, with confidence, acquire (change) consumables, components, without worrying about the quality, identity.

In order to avoid acquiring fakes, drivers practice the order of details with the subsequent installation in the service centers. Thus, you get a quality guarantee, a professional installation, a flexible system of discounts, a wide range, the possibility of post-warranty service.

Replacing Ford Ford Candles 3

To change the spark plugs yourself on Ford Focus 3 prepare new consumables in advance, a special "candle" key to "16", rag.

Sequence of actions in accordance with the Regulations:

Screw the new Ford Focus Focus Candles, we collect the design together with a moderate tightening torque.

What spark plugs put on the engine of your car - this question is interested in many Ford Focus 3 car owners, and not only. Undoubtedly, currently in the market for selling spark plugs, unfortunately, there are companies manufacturing candles of non-desired quality. And most importantly, these candles along with high-quality ignition candles are sold at almost one price. Therefore, the brands of the ignition candles are shown below, which are indicated by the manufacturer and brand of spark plugs, which are installed in exchange.

What spark plugs install Ford Focus 3 owners

Of course, in almost any car engine, you can find and put analogues of the original spark plugs specified in the documentation. Therefore, the ignition candles are further shown, which can be put in return to the above. But remember that the manufacturer does not in vain pointed out the brand of spark plugs in the instruction manual.

Opel: 1214013 (1214013)
Champion: RES9PYP4 (RES9PYP4)
ACDELCO: 41-981 (41981)
NGK: ILTR5A-13G (ILTR5A13G)
NGK: PTR5A-10 (PTR5A10)
Splitfire: SF534D (SF534D)
Bosch: HLR8Stex (HLR8Stex)