How often do spark plugs need to be changed in Astro van?
How often do spark plugs need to be changed in Astro van?
The spark plugs in a Chevy Astro van should be changed every 60,000 miles. The plugs provide the spark necessary to ignite the compressed air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Over time, however, the spark plugs will wear out. When this happens, you may notice that your Astro van is harder to start when the engine is cold.
How to change spark plugs on an Astro or GMC Safari?
In this video, I show you how to get to and change the spark plug wires on an Astro Van or GMC Safari by removing the engine cover, crawling under the van, or by removing the wheel and inner wheel well to reach the spark plugs and wires. I didn’t remove the wheel or wheel well, but it does make the job easier. Loading…
How do you change all the spark plugs at the same time?
When changing all the spark plugs, only work on one spark plug and wire at a time so that you don’t end up mixing up the plug wires. This will mix up the firing order of the spark plugs. Connect the socket extension to the plug socket. Then connect the extension to the socket wrench. Lower the socket into the spark plug well.
How do you remove a spark plug from a car?
The interior of the spark plug socket is rubberized and the plug should slide into the end of the plug socket. Turn the spark plug counterclockwise to loosen and remove it. Pull the spark plug out of the plug well. Remove the spark plug from the plug socket. Insert a new plug with the electrodes facing out of the socket.
Where can I buy a new spark plug?
Replacement spark plugs can be purchased from most auto parts stores. Pull the spark plug wire out of the top of the engine. When changing all the spark plugs, only work on one spark plug and wire at a time so that you don’t end up mixing up the plug wires. This will mix up the firing order of the spark plugs.
The spark plugs in a Chevy Astro van should be changed every 60,000 miles. The plugs provide the spark necessary to ignite the compressed air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Over time, however, the spark plugs will wear out. When this happens, you may notice that your Astro van is harder to start when the engine is cold.
In this video, I show you how to get to and change the spark plug wires on an Astro Van or GMC Safari by removing the engine cover, crawling under the van, or by removing the wheel and inner wheel well to reach the spark plugs and wires. I didn’t remove the wheel or wheel well, but it does make the job easier. Loading…
When changing all the spark plugs, only work on one spark plug and wire at a time so that you don’t end up mixing up the plug wires. This will mix up the firing order of the spark plugs. Connect the socket extension to the plug socket. Then connect the extension to the socket wrench. Lower the socket into the spark plug well.
Replacement spark plugs can be purchased from most auto parts stores. Pull the spark plug wire out of the top of the engine. When changing all the spark plugs, only work on one spark plug and wire at a time so that you don’t end up mixing up the plug wires. This will mix up the firing order of the spark plugs.
The interior of the spark plug socket is rubberized and the plug should slide into the end of the plug socket. Turn the spark plug counterclockwise to loosen and remove it. Pull the spark plug out of the plug well. Remove the spark plug from the plug socket. Insert a new plug with the electrodes facing out of the socket.
