Spark Plug Torque 01 V70

Jen · Post by **Jen** » 23 Nov 2008, 08:51

I am changing the spark plugs on my 01 V70.
Anyone know what the torque specs are?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 23 Nov 2008, 09:08

I just get them hand tight and then turn them another 1/4 turn. The correct torque is 20Nm or 14.75 ft Lbs (really, enough to compress the aluminum piece that's on them).
Make sure your plugs are gapped correctly (0.027~0.031). The book I believe recommends 0.030 but if you're having any ignition issues at all or are using copper plugs (recommended) gap down to 0.028. Even if you buy pre-gapped OEM plugs, check them. They are now being sold for a variety of Volvo's and there is no guarantee they are correct out of the bubble seal.

Jen · Post by **Jen** » 23 Nov 2008, 09:23

Thanks for the quick reply.

When I purchased the plugs at Advance Auto Parts they told me that the correct gap was .041. I pulled one plug out of the car and it was right about .041 too. Does this sound right to you? I have not had any ignition problems and was just replacing the plugs for maintenance. Should I go ahead with the .041 or does it seem a bit too wide to you?

Thanks again.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 23 Nov 2008, 10:05

Way too wide... but if you got autolite plugs you're not going to be happy with them anyway- go change them out for Champion copper or better yet, Bosch copper plugs (FR8DC). Make SURE to gap them down to what I said above- AutoZone is often wrong.

Jen · Post by **Jen** » 23 Nov 2008, 11:35

Great, thanks for the help. I'll gap them as you suggested. And yes, I already got the Bosch Platinums. I think I'm ready to go now! Thanks so much for your help.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 23 Nov 2008, 12:00

Bosch Platinum's have been known to cause issues (misfires) in our cars to. Our cars are very finicky about plugs. Let's hope you don't have any hiccups with those plugs. If you're going Bosch, the plain 'ole cheap copper cores are best.

krassigr · Post by **krassigr** » 03 May 2016, 22:22

Reed this:

https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk ... stallation

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 03 May 2016, 23:29

This is an 8yro thread, hopefully OP has gotten those plugs in by now.

Post by **theWIFES_S70** » 04 May 2016, 22:16

polskamafia mjl wrote:This is an 8yro thread, hopefully OP has gotten those plugs in by now.

hopefully!

Post by **abscate** » 07 May 2016, 03:17

Another victim of the " Similar topics box"