Change Car Spark Plugs Honda Civic
Change Car Spark Plugs
| Temps estimé | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~50–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
Civic IV 1988-1993 2
Civic IX 2012-2016 2
Civic V 1991-1995 4
Civic VI 1995-2001 5
Civic VII 2000-2006 3
Civic VIII 2006-2012 3
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What is the role of Honda Civic spark plugs?
The spark plug generates a spark at the precise moment needed to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of petrol (or LPG) engines. The engine management system controls ignition timing.
When should you change your Honda Civic spark plugs?
Manufacturers provide replacement recommendations; refer to your vehicle maintenance booklet. Generally replace every 60,000 km (45,000 km for severe use). Some vehicles with long-life plugs (titanium, platinum, iridium) can go 100,000–150,000 km.
How do I know if I need to change my Honda Civic spark plugs?
Via the EOBD system (mandatory since 2001 on petrol cars), faulty spark plugs will trigger fault codes, typically P0301–P0304 (misfire, cylinders 1–4). Symptoms include: difficulty starting, misfires, reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption.
Is it difficult to change Honda Civic spark plugs?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spark plug wrench, torque wrench). Key points: wait for cold engine, clean plug well with compressed air before removal, never use a dropped plug, do not grease threads, hand-tighten then torque to specification.
9 générations couvertes
| Génération | Période | Motorisations | Carburant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic I 1973-1980 | 1973-1980 | 1.2 8V Gas (EB1), 1.2 8V Gas (EB2), 1.2 8V Gas (EB3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED1), 1.5 8V Gas (ED2), 1.5 8V Gas (ED3), 1.5 8V Gas (ED4) | Gas |
| Civic II 1980-1983 | 1980-1983 | 1.3 8V Gas (EN1), 1.5 16V Gas (EM1) | Gas |
| Civic III 1984-1987 | 1984-1987 | 1.3 12V Gas (EV2 (D13A2)), 1.5 12V Gas (EW1), 1.5 8V Gas (EW2), 1.5 GT 12V Gas (EW3), 1.5 GTi 12V Gas (EW4) | Gas |
| Civic IV 1988-1993 | 1988-1993 | 1.5 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.6i 16V CAT Gas (D16A6), 1.6i 16V Gas (D16A7) | Gas |
| Civic IX 2012-2016 | 2012-2016 | 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A9), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18Z1), 1.8 16V i-VTEC Gas (R18Z4), 2.4 16V Gas (K24Z7) | Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Gas |
| Civic V 1991-1995 | 1991-1995 | 1.5 8V Gas (D15B8), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B2), 1.5i 16V Gas (D15B7), 1.5i 16V VEi Gas (D15Z1), 1.6i 16V VTEC Gas (D16Z6) | Gas |
| Civic VI 1995-2001 | 1995-2001 | 1.5i 16V VE Gas (D15Z3), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Gas (D16B5), 1.6 16V VTi Gas (B16A2), 1.6i 16V ES Gas (D16Y5), 1.6i 16V LS Gas (D16Y7), 1.6i 16V SR Gas (D16Y8) | CNG, Gas |
| Civic VII 2000-2006 | 2000-2006 | 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA1 (MF3)), 1.7 16V CNG,Gas (D17A7), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A1), 1.7 16V Gas (D17A6), 1.7 16V VTEC Gas (D17A2), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Gas (K20A3) | CNG, Electricity, Gas |
| Civic VIII 2006-2012 | 2006-2012 | 1.3 8V IMA e:Hev Electricity,Gas (LDA2 (MF5)), 1.8 16V CNG CNG (R18A4), 1.8S 16V Bioethanol (E85),Gas (R18A1), 1.8S 16V Gas (R18A2), 2.0S 16V Gas (K20Z3) | Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Electricity, Gas |