Plug Gap Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the plug gap.
To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the plug gap.

Measure the spark plug gap using a wire type plug gap gauge.
- If it exceeds the specification, replace the spark plug.

Spark plug gap

1.25-1.35 mm {0.050-0.053 in}