Change Car Spark Plugs Mercedes-Benz Citan
Change Car Spark Plugs
| Estimated time | 1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Citan 2012-2020 1
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What is the role of Mercedes-Benz Citan spark plugs?
The spark plug generates a spark at the precise moment needed to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of petrol (or LPG) engines. The engine management system controls ignition timing.
When should you change your Mercedes-Benz Citan spark plugs?
Manufacturers provide replacement recommendations; refer to your vehicle maintenance booklet. Generally replace every 60,000 km (45,000 km for severe use). Some vehicles with long-life plugs (titanium, platinum, iridium) can go 100,000–150,000 km.
How do I know if I need to change my Mercedes-Benz Citan spark plugs?
Via the EOBD system (mandatory since 2001 on petrol cars), faulty spark plugs will trigger fault codes, typically P0301–P0304 (misfire, cylinders 1–4). Symptoms include: difficulty starting, misfires, reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption.
Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz Citan spark plugs?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spark plug wrench, torque wrench). Key points: wait for cold engine, clean plug well with compressed air before removal, never use a dropped plug, do not grease threads, hand-tighten then torque to specification.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citan 2012-2020 | 2012-2020 | 108 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 108 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 109 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-B6)), 109 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 111 CDI Diesel (607.951 (K9K-A6)), 111 CDI Diesel (608.915 (K9K-U8)), 112 TCe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (200.711 (H5F-A4)) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Citan 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 110 CDI Diesel (608.915), 112 CDI Diesel (608.915) | Diesel |
