Spark plug removal

[guest5639]

Guys,
Ok so we've just picked up this Jazz and it needs a service. I've got the plugs, oil and filters but tbh despite driving for years I've never serviced a car before so I have a question regarding plug removal.
Whats the chances of the plugs snapping off? Am I being wound up by my so called buddies who all suck through their teeth and tell me tales of terror. 

Car has 55k on it and at 10 years it apparently is overdue a set of plugs however it runs perfectly smooth and I am tempted to leave them in!

Cheers.

[guest4312]

I would recommend change-well past best.
Unfortunately it has eight front 4 easy back four slightly more tricky-lots of info on net /forum.
If you are not used to servicing-get a helpful friend.
Unless you are not using right spark plug socket it is highly unlikely to snap.
Best to warm engine up first and once done use anti-seize compound on thread for future changes.
Good luck

[guest4477]

Hi,Most important change the oil & filters(engine.aircleaner,pollen ) forget the plugs,changed mine @ 35000, waste of time and money wait until  65000 if all still going well!!

[guest4283]

...I've never serviced a car before...

Get yourself the Haynes service manual, not perfect but, should stop you doing anything bad, like over or under tightening the spark plugs. It's only £13.69 here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Jazz-1-2-1-4-Petrol-Hatch-02-08-51-to-08-Reg-Haynes-Manual-/251674331968?hash=item3a98f58b40

[guest5639]

Okey dokes thanks guys. Watched a few vids online and it looks fairly simple, just the plugs was a concern. I bought an oil filter socket and oil syphon which my mechanic used to use when servicing the Alfa - I didn't fancy stripping the thread in sump.

The Mrs says I was practicing on her car, there may be an element of truth in that not that I admitted it of course. 😉 Will let you know how I get on.

Ps. Anti-seize - would copper slip suffice?

[degzi]

Copper slip is fine.

I got one of those T type spark plug removal tools, much easier than faffing with a socket set.

[guest4477]

Think if you cant remove the sump plug & replace  not much hope for the rest of the service hahaha,

[guest334]

Okey dokes thanks guys. Watched a few vids online and it looks fairly simple, just the plugs was a concern. I bought an oil filter socket and oil syphon which my mechanic used to use when servicing the Alfa - I didn't fancy stripping the thread in sump.


Ps. Anti-seize - would copper slip suffice?

Avoid the syphon not worth it - just drain the oil & use a new Honda filter and you could choose to find a local independant garge to service your Jazz

[guest5505]

I've just changed oil and filter on mine, easy but you'll need to have the front end of the car up to get access, either on a jack or ramps. I've heard not to use copper grease on plugs as the heat can weld the plugs in, best to use anti seize paste mentioned above.

[guest5639]

Ok Guys, finished service this afternoon and all is well. Plugs came out easily and I used a couple of wraps of masking tape on sockets to make sure nothing dropped off in the hole. Plugs and air filter didn't look too bad after all but pollen filter was gross. Previous service 12k and 9 months ago but now I know it's done and have a platform to start service schedule from.
To all with constructive comments I thank you. 😏