Eric wrote:
>
> Rich Ratzel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2003 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 100,000 miles and want to
> > replace the spark plugs. I looked through the owners manual and I can
> > not find the correct spark plug gap. I am planning to use the OEM type
> > of plugs NGK. What gap should they be set at?
>
> The gap should be listed on the underhood sticker. In addition, if you're
> using NGK's, then you likely won't need to worry about the gap but you can
> still check them for fun. The plugs are laser gapped at the factory and
> over the years I've probably installed a 100 or sets and never found one
> to be off. However, this doesn't preclude potential damage from someone
> dropping the box of spark plugs for example.

OK, my estimate was a little too conservative. This one is likely to be
more realistic...

(10 yrs ASE tech)(50 weeks/year)(3 services/week)=1500 sets=6000 spark plugs

However, even this estimate is probably too conservative as there were many
days and weeks when I would do about 3 services/day. Still, I didn't have a
problem with a single one of those NGK plugs as long as the package was not
damaged.

Eric