Procedures

CAUTION: The Platinum pads can be damaged during the measurement of checking the gap if extreme care is not used.

Setting Spark Plug Electrode Gap:

- Use only a taper gap gauge.
- Never force the gap gauge through the platinum pads. Only apply enough force until resistance is felt.
- Never use a wire brush or spark plug cleaner machine to clean platinum spark plugs
- Use an OSHA approved air nozzle when drying gas fouled spark plugs.

Platinum Pads:

If gap adjustment is required of platinum plug, bend only the ground electrode. DO NOT TOUCH the platinum pads. Use only a proper gapping tool and check with a taper gap gauge.

Apply a very small amount of anti-seize compound to the threads when reinstalling the vehicle's original spark plugs that have been determined good. Do not apply anti-seize compound to new spark plugs.

NOTE: Anti-seize compound is electrically conductive and can cause engine misfires if not applied correctly. It is extremely important that the anti-seize compound doesn't make contact with the spark plug electrodes or ceramic insulator.