Posts Tagged: spark plug gap

Why Spark Plugs Fail and How to Avoid It

June 26, 2017

Spark Plug Failure: What Causes Spark Plugs to Fail and How to Prevent It Quick Summary Spark plugs are one of the hardest-working components in your engine. They must ignite the air-fuel mixture thousands of times per minute while enduring temperatures that can exceed 4,500°F inside the combustion chamber. When a spark plug fails, the result can be engine misfires, rough idle, poor fuel economy, hard starting, and even damage to the catalytic converter. As an ASE Master Technician, I’ve found that most spark plug failures aren’t caused by defective … Read More

3.6 V-6 Firing Order

March 16, 2013

GM 3.8 V-6 VIN K Engine Firing Order

December 11, 2012

GM 3.8 V-6 VIN K firing order, firing order, spark plug gap, spark plug torque, coil pack layout Quick Summary The firing order on the GM 3.8 V-6 VIN K engine is 1-6-5-4-3-2, and understanding that order is critical when diagnosing misfires, replacing ignition wires, or servicing the coil packs. The GM 3800 Series II VIN K engine uses a waste-spark ignition system with three coil packs mounted over the ignition control module. Spark plug gap is typically .060-inch, while spark plug torque is generally 11 lb.-ft. on aluminum cylinder … Read More

Posts Tagged: spark plug gap

Why Spark Plugs Fail and How to Avoid It

3.6 V-6 Firing Order

GM 3.8 V-6 VIN K Engine Firing Order

3.8 V-6 VIN K firing order

3.5 V-6 VIN H firing order

3.4 V-6 VIN E firing order

2.4 4-cylinder VIN T firing order

2.2 4-cylinder VIN 4 firing order

1.9 4-cylinder VIN 8 firing order

1.9 4-cylinder VIN 7 firing order