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Instructions for Replacing Spark Plugs

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years 1938-1980
Part: Spark plugs

The perfect efficiency of the spark plugs is very important for the regular operation of the engine as they determine the ignition of the mixture: it is advisable to replace them regularly. Before installing the new spark plugs, first check the electrode gap with a feeler gauge and remove the socket screwed in at the location of the connector. Then unclip the connector and unscrew the old spark plug (it is recommended to perform this operation with the engine cold and one spark plug at a time); insert the new one by screwing it in manually first and then tightening it with the spanner without exceeding the torque.

Updated on 6 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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