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Spark Plug Inspection

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Inspect them for electrode wear, carbon deposits and Insulator damage.

If any abnormality is found, adjust air gap, clean with spark plug cleaner or replace them with specified new plug.

Spark plug air gap

"a": 1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.) 

Spark plug type

DENSO: SK16PR11 

NGK: * IFR5G11 

NOTE: Under -25 °C (-13 °F), the spark plugs with an asterisk (*) are highly recommend for better engine starting performance.
Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Air Gap
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