Candles on Mitsubishi Lancer 10. Replacing the spark plugs

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.

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.

Replacing the ignition candles on Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is a standard procedure that is carried out every two years or when accumulating a run of 60 thousand km. (Iridia candles - 90 thousand km).

But due to the fact that in most cases the quality of gasoline leaves much to be desired, then it is recommended to change them more often - after the accumulation of a run of 30 thousand km. Candles can be replaced in the service center or independently. This is not a difficult procedure that occupies a few minutes.

But if you are not a specialist or you do not have the necessary tools, it is easier to turn to professionals.

What details choose - original or not original

Many owners of Lancer 10 wonder what candles put on your car - more expensive original or cheap are not original. It may seem that native spare parts must be better, but this is not quite so. In fact, in most cases, original ignition candles are made by the same companies as not original.

The famous Japanese manufacturer "NGK" supplies a set of brands with candles, including Mitsubishi. That is, there is no difference between the spare part offered by this company and any other with the same label. The overestimated price is related to the price policy of the concern and expenses for warranty obligations. In essence, non-original candles are the same original only without a logo on the package.

On the other hand there are very cheap chinese candles. Such spare parts are better not to use at all, as they have the quality of them. The optimal option is candles made by serious companies, such as NGK, Bosch.

Where can I find spare parts

Finding the spark plugs for the Lancer X can be in a warranty service center or one hundred. Experts will quickly tell me what kind of candles need and help with the installation. But if you decide to independently choose your parts for the machine, then you can search the Internet.

In order to quickly find the required spare part. You will need to know its OEM number. The original market number of the product is the code by which each specific part identifies. The OEM number consists of a combination of letters and numbers. Each manufacturer has its own product numbering system.

On the Internet there are many spare parts catalogs. Going into one of them, you need to enter an OEM number in the search field and you will immediately be available a list of all options.

Thus, you can compare candles in terms of cost and choose from the proposed manufacturers. Approximately you can also find the desired parts using the VIN code (body number) of the car. To do this, you need to search for this code in the catalog. All parts will be selected from this car model.

If you do not know the OEM number of candles, nor the body number, then the search can be performed by the year of release and modify your car.

How to replace

In order to replace old candles to new, the following tools will be required:

• candle wrench by 14 with a rubber band inside;
• key ratchet with head for 10;
• flat tip screwdriver.

It is necessary to put all the candles in order - one after another. That is, tighten first the first completely and only then proceed to the second.

First of all, you need to remove the protective cover. In order to be unscrewed three fastening bolts. After, with a screwdriver, the connector is removed and the bolt that holds the ignition coil is unscrewed. Next, you need to pull the ignition coil and insert the candle wrench until it clicks.

After that, you can start twisting the candle. By freeing the connector, you need to screw the new candle and put the ignition coil, as well as tighten the fastening bolt and connect the connector. Thus, all the candles are replaced. Tighten the candle must be careful not to thwart the thread, but at the same time it is firmly so that there is no bad heat transfer.

If you do not know which spark plugs you can buy better, then the most commonly used candles are presented here for Mitsubishi Lancer X.