Plug Gap Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the plug gap.
To prevent damaging the tip, use wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the plug gap.

Measure the spark plug gap using the wire type plug gap gauge.
- If it exceeds the specification, replace the spark plug.
  Standard plug gap
  
  0.7-0.8 mm {0.028-0.031 in}