Plug Gap Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 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 not within the standard specification, replace the spark plug.
Spark plug gap
- Standard: 1.10-1.40 mm {0.0433-0.0551 in}
- New spark plug (reference): 1.10 mm {0.0433 in}
- If not within the standard specification, replace the spark plug.