Spark plugs for viburnum 8 valves

The procedure for replacing spark plugs on a Lada Kalina:

Before this procedure, it is advisable to wipe everything well and clean it from possible oil stains or dust so that no debris gets inside the cylinder. Now we need either a spark plug wrench or a 21mm long socket.

We remove the wires one by one, you will have to make a little effort, since they fit quite tightly.

Personally, my electrode condition was normal, there were no deposits, oil film or soot on them, the only thing was that there was a reddish coating. And this is also not very good and indicates that the fuel with which I fueled my Kalina contained iron-containing additives, the so-called ferrocenes. This can lead to misfire, loss of power and increased fuel consumption.

When we screw in new spark plugs, it is best to first tighten them by hand, and only then use a wrench.

Oddly enough, many owners cannot do even such a small thing as replacing spark plugs on their own. But if we take a closer look at this issue, then there is nothing surprising here, since this question is mainly of interest to novice drivers or girls who are not very familiar with car repairs. On the Lada Granta, spark plugs are changed in the same way as on other front-wheel drive models, if we mean 8-valve engines.

In order to replace spark plugs on a Grant, we will need:

• Spark plug wrench 21 mm
• Or a special spark plug head with a knob
• Set of new spark plugs

So, the first step is to disconnect the high-voltage wires from the spark plugs. It is enough to grab the tip and pull with medium force to pull it off:

Then use a wrench to unscrew the spark plugs from all four cylinders:

Next, you need to screw the new spark plugs into their original place and put the high-voltage wires back on with such force that a slight click is heard. Be sure to make sure that the numbers printed on the wires match the numbers of the cylinders to which they go. Otherwise, you may simply not start the engine.

As you can see, this procedure is very simple to perform and it will take no more than 10 minutes of time. Don't forget to check the spark plugs at least once every 15,000 km and replace them if necessary!

Sources

• https://kalina-2.ru/lada-kalina-2/vyibiraem-svechi-dlya-dvigatelya-21116-i-21126
• https://ladakalinablog.ru/zamena-svechej-zazhiganiya/
• https://zarulemvaz.ru/zamena-svechej-zazhiganiya-na-lada-granta/

Which spark plugs for Lada cars are best to choose?

A malfunction of the spark plugs immediately affects the operation of the engine; it begins to stall, jerk, does not pull, or starts poorly. To solve the problem, simply replace them with new ones, but which spark plugs are better to choose?

All modern 8 and 16 valve power units have the same manufacturer's recommendation. In other words, advice on choosing spark plugs will be similar for all modern Lada cars.

In the user manual for Lada Priora, Kalina, Granta, Vesta Largus, Niva and XRAY cars, the engine technical specifications contain the following data:

VAZ 11183, VAZ 11186/11189

VAZ 21126, VAZ 21127

Granta, Kalina, Largus, Vesta

Granta, Kalina, Priora

Lada 4x4, Niva Chevrolet

The gap between the spark plug electrodes should be within 1.1.15 mm. Let us remind you that Lada Vesta and Lada XRAY can be equipped with a Nissan-Renault HR16/H4M engine. The spark plug gap in this case should be 0.85...0.95 mm. For K4M/K7M engines (more about spark plugs), the gap between the spark plug electrodes is 0.95+-0.05.

According to the requirements, the manufacturer must guarantee uninterrupted operation of the spark plugs for 18 months, provided that the vehicle mileage does not exceed 20,000 km. However, with good technical condition of the engine and proper operation, the service life of the spark plugs can be significantly longer. Thus, spark plugs are often replaced every 3 years or after 40 thousand km.

Marketers suggest improving engine performance by installing, for example, iridium, platinum or multi-electrode spark plugs on the Priora, the price of which is higher than usual. AvtoVAZ recommends using conventional, single-electrode spark plugs for its engines. In a review by ZaRulem magazine, a survey was conducted that shows that the majority of drivers follow the factory’s recommendations and choose simple, inexpensive spark plugs.

As part of the same review, nine different spark plugs were tested. As a result, they all passed the tests, and the winner was determined by summing up the points:

So what spark plugs should I put on Priora/Granta/Kalina/Vesta? Based on the recommendations of AvtoVAZ, the test results of a popular car magazine and a survey of the social network VKontakte, we can conclude that the best choice would be spark plugs from manufacturers: NGK, Bosch, Denso, Brisk and EZ Standard.

What kind of spark plugs do you use? What is the main factor when choosing them? Let us remind you that a high-quality battery also affects engine starting.

How long does it take to change spark plugs?

• If the car is new, it is recommended to change the spark plugs during regular maintenance at the dealer, after 10 thousand km, this will ensure proper engine running-in and smooth operation.
• If the car has significant mileage, but you care about how much the engine consumes per 100 km, how it works and how your car accelerates, then it is better to change the spark plugs after 20-30 thousand km. mileage, provided that the candles themselves are able to cover this mileage. If the spark plugs are of high quality, then most likely they will be able to run for 30 thousand.
• If the car is used regularly, the operating conditions are not the best, and the fuel is either bad or very bad, it is better to change the spark plugs more often, for example, every 10-15 thousand km. Moreover, taking into account all the above arguments, it is also recommended to replace the fuel filter more often.

Many people who “understand” the issue of spark plugs, and cars in general, are now probably nervously grimacing and complaining, saying, why change them if the engine already works like a clock? There are some, right? So, indeed, some spark plugs and motors are truly capable of demonstrating iron endurance, but only SOME. Are you sure that your engine or spark plugs are exactly like this? Is not a fact! The fact is that it is not so easy to notice even a slightly increased “eating” of fuel, and if the BC does not yet show consumption, then it is completely impossible. Perhaps for some this “insignificant” does not play any role, but if you add up +1-3 liters for every hundred mileage. If this doesn’t scare you, then calculate how much you will overpay per 1,000 or 10,000 km. As for me, taking into account fuel prices, the figure will be an impressive one, so, whatever one may say, it will be cheaper to replace the spark plugs ahead of schedule. This way, you will save money and enjoy the engine, which in turn will not fail at the most inopportune moment.

If you don’t know when to change the spark plugs, you can check them and visually inspect them, after which it will be easier to decide whether to change or not. Using the table below, draw a conclusion about the condition of your car’s spark plugs. To enlarge, click on the picture.

Criteria for selecting candles

In order for the engine to run smoothly, it is necessary to have high-quality spark plugs. Their choice is of great importance for a complete ride. You need to buy candles only in a specialized store. The selection criteria are as follows:

• candle size. You should not give preference to small ones, as they will not screw into the engine hole. Large ones are also not suitable. They need to be average;
• heat number. It shows the temperature mode. It should be high, then the candle will work more “aggressively”. A low number means that the part will overheat and, as a result, wear out quickly.

In general, today there are a lot of different candles that differ from each other in size, heat rating, material, and operating principle. The best options are products from NGK, Bosch, Denso and others. These manufacturers have long proven themselves to be the best, so their products can be trusted.

Experts recommend not to take candles yourself if you do not understand this issue and also do not know

temperature regime of your engine. In this case, it is better to consult a specialist from an auto repair center. He will help you choose a suitable part that will not only serve correctly, but also will not require constant repair or replacement.

As we have already said, with careful use, the spark plugs can not be changed for 3 years. That is why there is no need to save on these devices, otherwise after a short time you will have to spend money again on buying new candles. Do not hesitate to seek competent help, as it is better to get advice and buy a quality part than to take what is offered in the store and then regret your choice. In any case, service life depends on the conditions of use. It is advisable to change spark plugs every 30 thousand km.

It is noteworthy that you can change candles with your own hands if you have the knowledge and skills. The video attached to the article will help you perform the correct replacement of spark plugs yourself.

If ceramic deposits appear, change the spark plugs immediately!

In terms of their operational parameters, including durability, all components of the listed items are almost the same from each other. This is confirmed by reviews from car owners expressed on various forums, etc. Perhaps there are more expensive components, the use of which will allow a simple replacement to increase power, engine torque or some other characteristics. But having installed such spark plugs in the 21126 engine, you will most likely have to forget about the warranty on the AY-K3 gearbox. It’s always like this with technology: we need to imagine what exactly we are doing and what we want to achieve as a result.

Indications for replacing spark plugs:

• If there is black soot (“suede”) on the insulator cone and electrodes, then cleaning or replacement can be done. Cleaning is carried out, among other things, by heating. When replacing, it is better to use spark plugs with a slightly lower heat value than before;
• If the surface of the insulator looks like yellowish glossy ceramic, then the spark plug needs to be replaced. In this case, a glassy glaze is formed. It is electrically conductive.

In the first of the cases considered, carbon deposits are formed because not all elements of the candle are heated sufficiently, and self-cleaning does not occur. This can happen when the car is used for short trips with low speeds and frequent starts and stops. The same effect is typical for operating the motor at low temperatures. Logically, in such situations, the recommended replacement would be a spark plug with a lower heat rating than what was intended by the manufacturer. You can try installing A14DVRM spark plugs instead of A17DVRM in an 8-valve engine, and so on. Only now, such a replacement must be discussed with the dealer.

The process of replacing spark plugs

Before the replacement procedure, it is advisable to blow out or wipe the casing and cylinder head. This is done to prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering the engine block, which can lead to catastrophic consequences.

For work we will need: a 10 mm socket, a spark plug wrench or a 16 socket with an extension (For eight-valve engines you will need a 21 socket with an extension).

Step-by-step instructions for replacing spark plugs on a Kalina with a 16-valve engine

• With a sharp jerk upward, remove the plastic engine casing.
• We disconnect the wires from the ignition coils, then use a 10 mm wrench to unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the coils from the spark plug well.
• We unscrew the spark plug with a 16mm wrench and insert a new one.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing spark plugs on a Kalina with an 8-valve engine

• Remove the wire end (don't be afraid to use a little force).
• We unscrew the spark plug with a 21 key and replace it with a new one.

When installing candles, you should not use excessive force, otherwise you can break the thread of the well, which can lead to costly repairs. In Kalina, replacement of spark plugs for 1.4 liter and 1.6 liter engines is similar.

In what cases is it necessary to replace spark plugs?

Replacement of SZ with VAZ 2115 and VAZ 214 is carried out every 30,000 thousand kilometers.
If you do not change the SZ in time and continue to operate the car, then the wear of the electrodes sharply increases, this entails a drop in the car’s power and excessive fuel consumption. The condition of the spark plug and the ignition system as a whole can be determined based on the appearance of the electrode, the amount and color of carbon deposits on it. Brown soot is considered normal. With long-term operation, the operating characteristics of the motor change. If you carefully monitor the operation of the internal combustion engine, then based on fuel consumption you can draw conclusions about the condition of the engine. Knowledgeable people recommend changing spark plugs on VAZs after 20 thousand kilometers, and in winter even after 15 thousand.

Examples of varying degrees of soot

In addition, the dryness of the threads should be checked. If there are traces of oil on it, this indicates problems with the tightness of the system.

To summarize, we can cite cases when it is necessary to change the SZ:

• the car does not start well;
• fuel consumption has increased;
• the engine starts to stall;
• engine power decreases;
• exceeding the recommended mileage for replacement.

Replacing spark plugs on VAZ 2114 and 2115 is not a complicated process. This work can be performed by any motorist, following the step-by-step instructions given below.

To carry out the procedure you need to prepare:

• key for removing protection;
• a set of round probes;
• spark plug key;
• new set of SZ.

To avoid counterfeiting, you should purchase original products.

Unscrewed from the SZ socket

The procedure for removing and replacing spark plugs should be carried out on a cool engine to avoid burns.

The process itself consists of the following steps:

1. First you need to open the hood. Then you need to remove the protection from the engine, if present.
2. After removing the decorative trim, you need to remove the protective caps with high-voltage wires that are placed on the contacts. The caps should be removed carefully so as not to damage the wiring.
3. The areas near the NW should be cleared of dirt so that they do not get into the engine cylinders.
4. Now, using a spark plug wrench, you need to unscrew the S3 from the cylinder head. You can start twisting from any side. First you need to move it from the dead center, and then you can carefully unscrew the SZ from the socket.
5. Having turned out the old SZ, you need to wipe the thread with a rag.
6. Before screwing in new products, it is advisable to check the gap on each of them. For cars with an injector, it should be from 1 to 1.13 mm.
7. Installing the SZ is the same simple procedure as unscrewing; it is carried out in the reverse order. New products are placed in the seats of old candles. You need to screw it in carefully so as not to damage the threads in the cylinder head or on the product.
8. Next you need to put on the ends of the high-voltage wires. In this case, you need to make sure that the numbers of the wires that are printed on them match.
9. At the final stage, the decorative overlay is returned to its place.

After replacing the SZ, it is necessary to observe how the engine operates. If it works intermittently, it is possible that one of the SZ has defects. To detect it, you need to sequentially disconnect each high-voltage wire. A faulty spark plug should be replaced.

Price issue

High-quality products always cost more. Domestic products are several times cheaper, but the quality leaves much to be desired. Therefore, it is worth buying imported candles that will last much longer than domestic ones. At the same time, the service life of the engine will be extended, and fuel will be consumed more economically.

1. Czech SZ Brisk (price per set from 275 rub.) 2. Set of SZ Denso (price from 121 RUR) 3. SZ company NGK (price from 180 RUR)

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Possible breakdowns and their causes

There are many reasons why spark plugs can fail. This can happen due to contamination with oil or carbon deposits, destruction of the insulator, mechanical damage, rupture of the jumper, etc. Realistically, you can only deal with pollution. In all other cases, you will have to think about replacing the part.

There are three main cleaning methods: boiling method, sandblasting method and ultrasonic cleaning method. Due to the fact that ultrasonic cleaning requires specialized equipment, we will focus on the two remaining methods.

Digestion method

The essence of this method is that you need to boil the candles in water with washing powder for an hour. This method will allow you to clean the part from dirt without damaging the housing. It is worth noting that after cleaning they produce an unstable yellow spark, which can cause problems at high speeds.

Sandblasting method

The part is cleaned with compressed air supplied from a sandblasting machine. Unlike the first method, after such cleaning the candles completely restore their original parameters and give a good blue spark. However, this method only works with single-electrode ones, since the ceramic cone is more accessible in them than in multi-electrode ones.

Comparison of A17DVRM analogues produced under different brands

One of the online publications conducted a comparative test of spark plugs intended for the VAZ-21116 engine. We tested analogues of the A17DVRM spark plug, supplied by the following companies:

• APS, Bosch, Brisk - Russian production;
• Bosch Platinum, Beru, Finwhale - Germany;
• NGK, Denso - Japan;
• Eyquem - France;
• Champion - “made in the European Union”.

Note that testing was carried out on an 8-valve VAZ-2111 engine (injectors, lambda probe, without catalyst, “January-5.1”). All measurements were carried out on a bench.

Since my Kalina’s mileage has long exceeded 30,000 km, I decided to replace the factory spark plugs with new ones, although, to be honest, the factory ones still felt fine. In cold weather it started up to -20 the first time, and if the thermometer dropped even lower, then the second time. At idle, of course, the tachometer needle floated a little, but it was barely noticeable to the eye. In short, we could still drive, but since it is written in the Murzilka - change it after 30,000 km, then we will follow its instructions and recommendations.

It didn’t take long to choose a company, since most car owners speak quite well about NGK spark plugs, and the main thing here is not to run into a fake. If you have a 16-valve Lada Kalina, then you need to take NGK No. 11, and if you have a regular 8-valve engine, then No. 13. I’ll describe the whole procedure a little, maybe this information will be useful for girls or beginners.

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What candles to put in Kalina

The manufacturer for Kalina recommends domestic spark plugs of type A17DVRM (for 8-valve engines) and AU15DVRM, AU17DVRM (for 16-valve engines), as well as their foreign analogues. For example, for 8-valve cars, spark plugs BRISK LR15YC (Czech Republic), BOSCH WR7DC (Germany), NGK BPR6ES (Japan) are suitable, for 16-valve cars, respectively, BRISK DR15YC, BOSCH FR7DCU and NGK BCPR6ES.

All of the above spark plugs are single-electrode – this is the type again recommended by the manufacturer. It is not prohibited to install multi-electrode analogues (it is believed that they give a better arc), just keep in mind that they will cost a little more, and you may not notice the effect. As for iridium and platinum spark plugs, their main advantage is their long service life.

What candles should I put?

Choosing candles is a responsible matter. The service life of the engine, its power, fuel consumption, and successful starting depend on their quality.

The best products are candles in which the smallest gap is 0.4 -0.8 mm, made of expensive materials: platinum, iridium, palladium coated with silver or gold (video author - Avtosferaomsk).

It is important to understand what kind of spark plugs are produced for the VAZ 2114. When choosing a new product, you need to study its characteristics in order to choose which spark plugs are better. A large number of SZ manufacturers have appeared on the car market, but there are several leaders whose products are in greatest demand. SZ must work synchronously, so you need to buy them from the same manufacturer and from the same material.

Domestic manufacturers include DVRM candles, produced in the city of Engels. They are installed on VAZs from the factory. The quality of the products corresponds to the price, but there are defects, so when purchasing they need to be checked for serviceability. Products A-17DVRM (1.0) are produced for engines with injector 8 and A-17DVRM (1.0) for 16 valves.

Domestic SZ A-17DVRM

Among imported products, good Czech Brisk candles. They are in demand due to their good quality. 10 series of these products are produced, differing in design. They have a clearance of 1.1, there is an SZ for 8 valve injection engines - BRISK SUPER FORTE LOR15YC-1 and for 16 valve BRISK SUPER FORTE DOR15YC-1.

Japanese products are always of high quality. These spark plugs are installed on some brands of cars directly at the factory. They have a higher price, but also have corresponding quality. When purchasing, you should beware of fakes, as there are a lot of them. For engines with 8 valves with an injector, DENSO W20TT is intended, for engines with 16 valves - DENSO W20EPR-U11.

NGK is a leading manufacturer of SZ. They are installed by manufacturers on some brands of foreign cars. As a car enthusiast, I claim that spark plugs last an average of 25-30 thousand kilometers. For engines with a 16-valve injector, NGK spark plugs No. 13 BPR6ES-11 are produced.