How Often Should You Replace Spark Plugs in a Honda?
Honda vehicles are exceptionally reliable, but to make sure that your Honda vehicle lives up to its reputation, it requires regular routine maintenance. More frequently required procedures like oil changes are relatively easy to keep track of, but spark plug intervals are much longer, and like most routine maintenance procedures, intervals that used to be universal rules have changed drastically in recent years. That’s why it’s good to have a Honda-specific guide to this incredibly important procedure.
How Often Should I Change My Spark Plugs?
For Honda vehicles produced in 2006 or later, the interval for changing spark plugs varies a bit by model, but not by very much. It ranges from every 100,000 miles to every 120,000 miles, with 105,000 miles being the most common. The sole exception to this, apart from EV models that don’t have spark plugs, is the Civic Type R, a high-performance model that requires changes every 60,000 miles. Older models that use nickel-alloy plugs have a much shorter interval, just 30,000 miles. The big difference between these intervals illustrates why it’s so important to read your owner’s manual to see what is required for your specific vehicle.
How Do I Know When My Spark Plugs Need Changing?
Even if you know the usual interval for changing your spark plugs, sometimes there is an issue that requires them to be changed sooner. This is most often caused by third-party repairs where non-OEM spark plugs are used, but it can also be the result of harder use and consistent high engine speeds, which is why the Civic Type R needs more frequent changes. If you’re noticing a decrease in power or fuel economy, or your engine is running rougher than usual, then you might need your spark plugs replaced. It’s also a good idea to pull out the plugs and inspect them every 60,000 miles just to make sure that there isn’t a problem you haven’t been able to detect yet. That said, there is overlap within these symptoms, and it could be a different issue, so we strongly recommend that you bring your vehicle in to be diagnosed before you waste time and money on an unnecessary replacement.
Spark Plug Service At Germain Honda of Ann Arbor
The best way to be sure your Honda vehicle is being serviced properly is to bring it to the experts at Germain Honda of Ann Arbor. Not only do we have a team of factory-trained Honda expert technicians, but our parts department stocks only genuine Honda OEM parts. This is critical, as different types of plugs have vastly different lifespans.