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How do you change a spark, in terms of difficulty - if you got the right tools it is easy. First off, a round of inspection on the engine block:


To remove the spark, we got to remove coil packs, first off .. lifting the connector and disconnect the cable by pulling it out.

Twist the coil pack clockwise and anticlockwise to loosen it and pull it out. Remember that this step must be done when engine is completely cold else you wont be able to pull it out due to the heat expansion.

Unload coil packs, doing 1 at a time.


Inspect the coil packs.. if it is severely oxidized at the connector to the spark .. it is time to change the coil packs.

You need this tools to unlock the sparks, to the right is the OEM bi-hex 14mm required to remove the oem plugs. On the left is the 16mm hex tool for the iridium sparks plus some other ratchet kit i got to get it done. The extensions are required in order to reach the plugs installed inside the engine.


Now just fix the spark socket to the ratchet and reach for the plugs. Turn counterclockwise to remove ..until it is loose, then slowly lift up the spark using the socket. There is a catch within the spark socket, so make sure it is correctly seating on the spark before removing else you will drop the plug. If you drop it, you may need to check the gap again. As now we have direct access to the engine chamber .. it will be wise not to drop anything inside the engine else you will earn a visit to the SC with the toll truck.


The next step is just use the hex spark socket, ensure that it it seating properly holding the plug, slowly insert in and tighten until snug. Rules of thumb is to tighten using hand lightly until snug, then tighten for another 1/4 turn. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN ELSE YOU RISK DAMAGING THE THREAD. Our EP6DT is a aluminum block, be gentle with it.

Does it matter .. hell yeah .. after new plugs and smaller gap .. i did not had any misfiring so far ..
so keeping the gap and sparks clean does help.

Got out the old plugs to clean and regap as well. It is as easy as light tapping the ground on concrete ...

Cleaned plugs and regap - NGK Platinum OEM for the Pug

Information Modification Specification Image Review 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
If you’ve been on the hunt for a vehicle with great gas mileage, you’re likely familiar with the fuel-sipping hybrid and diesel powerplants that will give you the most miles per gallon. Now, Volvo plans to combine both elements with the introduction of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid next week at the Geneva Motor Show. “The V60 Plug-In Hybrid is billed as the worlds first diesel plug-in hybrid, packing a 2.4-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel coupled with a 70-hp electric motor on the rear axle,” says Autoblog. “The hybrid diesel wagon enables the driver to select from one of three modes of propulsion: Pure for electric drive, Hybrid for alternating propulsion and Power for an extra boost from both.”Through-The Road Hybrid System
Volvo’s No Compromise ethos follows in the car’s specifications. Up front there’s a 2.4 liter, five-cylinder diesel engine married to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Producing 215 horsepower, it is supplemented by a 7 kilowatt electric motor, which enables the V60 Plug-in Hybrid to enter all-electric all-wheel drive mode when required.
Driving the rear wheels is a 50 kilowatt peak electric motor, making the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon a through-the-road hybrid. Combined, the entire drivetrain system can produce an impressive 472 foot-pounds of torque, and, in power mode, accelerate the car from 0-62 mph in just 6.2 seconds.
All that torque comes in handy for towing too: Volvo claims the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon can easily tow up to 1.9 tons, although fuel economy won’t be anywhere near the  headline-grabbing 1.9 l/100km (124 mpg) it has achieved on the European test cycle.
ENGINE
This Volvo V60 will be priced lightly higher than a standard version, but the saving in fuel economy may outweigh the initial costs. In order to make the car as efficient as possible, Volvo has included a 2.4-liter inline 5-cylinder diesel motor that powers the front wheels of the car. This engine can produce 215hp and 440Nm of torque, giving the small car plenty of power. The major difference comes in the rear end, where an Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) unit gives power to the rear wheels. An electric motor that makes 70hp is given its charge by a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. These two systems together combine to make 285hp and 660Nm of torque and a rather quick hybrid acceleration of 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds.
SAFETY
 In typical Volvo fashion, safety is a paramount concern. Many people in the industry are concerned about how large battery packs will react after collisions and Volvo has taken it under advisement during development. The battery pack in the V60 will be completely separated from the passenger compartment and encased by extra steel beams in the frame. If the battery were to be damaged in an accident special ducts have been incorporated into the structure to lead the gases out safely under the car. Other safety features including Collision Warning, Full Auto Brake, and City Safety will be standard on the new V60 and intend to keep occupants safe in all conditions.
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