Spark Plug Torque?

[rzbobby]

Could someone give me the spark plug torque specs for a 2004 Silverado (5.3L)? It is not in my owners manual!!! Thanks

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Could someone give me the spark plug torque specs for a 2004 Silverado (5.3L)? It is not in my owners manual!!! Thanks

 

I'd guess somewhere around 17-18 ft. lbs. You should know to tighten just tight enough to keep them from coming loose, but not tight enough that they will break or seize up in the head. I do mine by feel, I've never used a torque wrench for anything.

[txab]

11 lb. ft according to the manual

[gnet158]

Could someone give me the spark plug torque specs for a 2004 Silverado (5.3L)? It is not in my owners manual!!! Thanks

 

I'd guess somewhere around 17-18 ft. lbs. You should know to tighten just tight enough to keep them from coming loose, but not tight enough that they will break or seize up in the head. I do mine by feel, I've never used a torque wrench for anything.

 

 

 

Word! Me either!