2012 Acura TL Spark Plug Replacement | 2009-2014
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2012 Acura TL Spark Plug Replacement | 2009-2014

In this video I'll show you how to change spark plugs on a 2012 Acura TL. It is actually fairly simple once you know what do. By watching this video you'll know how to change the spark plugs on a 2012 Acura TL.

This video is a "step by step" tutorial for a 2012 Acura TL. So if you are asking yourself the question: "Can I change the spark plugs on my Acura TL?", if you have all the tools for the job, you definitely can. Especially with this spark plug replacement guide.

The vehicle in the video is a 2012 Acura TL 3.7L V6. I checked the specs, and it seems the specs for the 3.5L V6 are the same. So I would assume that the procedure is the same as well.

But this how to replace spark plugs tutorial isn't just for the 2012 model, but also includes the years; 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acura TLs.


Specifications:

Spark plug gap - between 0.039 in and 0.043 in

Spark plug torque - 16 ft-lbs


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