Change Car Spark Plugs Nissan Micra
Change Car Spark Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Micra 1982-1992 1
Micra 1992-2002 4
Micra 2002-2019 5
Micra 2016-2025 4
Micra CC 2010-2025 2
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What is the role of Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micra 1982-1992 | 1982-1992 | 1.0 8V Petrol (MA10) | Petrol |
| Micra 1992-2002 | 1992-2002 | 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.0 16V DOHC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CG10DE), 1.3 16V DOHC Petrol (CG13DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CGA3DE) | LPG, Petrol |
| Micra 2002-2019 | 2002-2019 | 1.0 16V Petrol (CR10DE), 1.2 16V Petrol (CR12DE), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (CR12DE), 1.4 16V Petrol (CR14DE), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-274), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-276), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-704), 1.5 8V dCi Diesel (K9K-722), 1.6 16V SR Petrol (HR16DE) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Micra 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 0.9 IG-T Petrol (HR09DET (H4B)), 1.0 12V DiG-T Petrol (HR10DDT (H5D)), 1.0 12V Petrol (BR10DE (B4D)), 1.0 IG-T 100 Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.0 IG-T 92 LPG,Petrol (HR10DET (H4D)), 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Micra CC 2010-2025 | 2010-2025 | 1.2 12V DiG-S Petrol (HR12DDR), 1.2 12V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR12DE) | LPG, Petrol |