Candles for Lancer 10. Replacing the spark plugs. What details choose - original or not original

Replacing candles on Mitsubishi Lancer X is a completely simple, you can cope in a few minutes. The main thing is to clearly follow the instructions and not retreat from it. If you have never done this before, it is better to ask someone to help for the first time.
Service books from the official manufacturer suggest that the replacement of candles is best done every 90,000 with the Iridea candles of mileage kilometers. In our country, this figure is less than 60,000 km, because the quality of gasoline in most regions leaves much to be desired. If the candles are usual, then better every 30,000 kilometers.

What do you need to replace?

Key on 16 or special candle wrench. It will be good if the external diameter of the hook is not large - then the tool will easily crawl into the candlestones.
If you have a motor by 1.5 liters, then the TORX E10 end head will also be needed, if 1.8 or 2, then just a hexagon on 10.
A set of new candles - 4 pieces.

Procedure:

1. Open the hood and remove the plastic engine of the engine. You do not need to unscrew - just pull the cover up.

2. If the engine is dirty, in dust or garbage, then it is better to rinse everything and rub. Now you can safely unscrew the bolts that fasten the ignition coils. For this, you just need an E10 end key or a simple head for 10.

3. Now it will be necessary to disconnect the wire plug from the ignition coil. The coil is removed simply - pull it over and put aside in order not to lose or not to step on it.

4. Immediately under the coil we see what we are looking for. It is unscrewed by a special candle wrench or retainer. When using a simple end head, the candle can be removed using the fuel supply hose (as in the photo)

5. We put new candles. It is better to first twist her hand to feel, the candle hit in the thread or not. If it feels that there is a "tight", it is better not to apply effort, but to unscrew and try again. Well, if you have a special dynanometric key: you will need to tighten with a moment in 25 nm

6. Install everything in the reverse order.

Now, what candles choose? Different power units are suitable for different candles.
For a 1.5 liter motor - this is Mitsubishi Mn176628 (original) or BOSSH 0 242 235 769.
For engines in 1.8 or 2.0 liters - originals Mitsubishi MN163236, Mitsubishi Mn163807 or NGC FR6EI,
DЕNSO K20PSR-B8.

Remember that even if you buy an original product from Mitsubishi, then the box still lie candles from Bosch or NGK, Denso. There are no problems: Mitsubishi simply packs the candles, and the production of partners are engaged in production.

To replace the spark plugs, you will need tool:

• head at 10.
• candle head on 16
• gorog / Ratchet
• extension

When must be replaced by candles?

Plant Manufacturer recommends replacing the spark plugs every 60,000 km. Mileage, according to the technical relator. The replacement of iridium candles must be carried out every 90,000 km. Because In Russia, the quality of gasoline leaves much to be desired, with a replacement of candles, it is better not to delay.

Step by step guide to replace candles on Lancer 10

1. Turn off the ignition and open the hood, take the stringent and head to 10 and unscrew the plastic cover on the engine, which is holding 3 bolts.
2. Remove the protective lid and get access to ignition coils. We disconnect the chips from each of the coils in order to remove you need to put on top on the latch and pull on yourself.
3. So that the dirt does not get into the candlestones, clean and blow dust around the ignition coils.
4. I unscrew the head to 10 by one bolt on each of the 4 ignition coils. Remove the ignition coil and get access to the candles.
5. To unscrew the spark plug, I used a knot with an extension. The extension can be required, as candles are deeply.
6. Turn the candles and screw the new candles.
7. We collect everything in the reverse order.

Video instruction

Replacing the ignition candles by car Mitsubishi Lancer X is a very simple task that will take a few minutes of free time. Iridiyei spark plugs The manufacturer recommends changing every 90,000 kilometers, at least it is written in Mitsubishi service manuals. In fact, the Rolf service center recommends changing them every 60,000 kilometers, most likely it is due to the poor quality of gasoline in Russia.

To replace the spark plugs, it is necessary:

1. An extended end head on 16 or a candle wrench to 16 with a retainer, it is desirable that the outer diameter of the key is as small as possible, otherwise it will not climb into the candlestones.
2. Face head TORX E10 for 1.5 liter engine. For engine 1.8 and 2.0, an ordinary hexagon head head is used to 10.
3. Spark plugs - 4 pcs.

Spark plugs for Mitsubishi Lancer x 1.5i:

• Mitsubishi MN176628.
• Bosch 0 242 235 769 - spark plug

Spark plugs for Mitsubishi Lancer x 1.8i and 2.0i:

• Mitsubishi MN163236. - Original Ignition Candle
• Mitsubishi MN163807. - Original Ignition Candle
• NGK FR6EI. - spark plug
• DENSO K20PSR-B8 - spark plug

Please note that when buying original Mitsubishi's ignition candles in the box, Bosch candles (for 1.5 liter engine), and NGK or DENSO (for engine 1.8 and 2.0 liters) will be lying. The fact is that Mitsubishi in this case is only a packer, and the production of candles are engaged in the above firms. Knowing it, for one and the same amount you can buy two sets of candles instead of one.

We will proceed to replace the ignition candles on Mitsubishi Lancer X

1. First of all, it is necessary to open the hood and remove the top plastic engine overlay by pulling it up.

2. If a large amount of dust and garbage is present on the engine, it is advisable to blow it all thoroughly. After that, you can already start unscrewing the fastening bolts of the ignition coils using the end head to 10 or TORX E10 depending on the type of bolts.

3. Now it is necessary to disconnect the low-voltage input plug of the ignition coil, after that we pull the coil up and deposit to the side.

4. Immediately under the coil, the ignition candle will be, which must be removed using a candlestone with a magnetic or plastic retainer. If you use a conventional elongated end head, the candle can be pulled out using the fuel hose:

5. Spin the new spark plug in place. If there is a dynamometric key available, it is desirable to tighten the candle to 25-30 N · m

6. Install the details in the order of reverse removal.