is it hard to change the spark plugs in my 1996 audi a6 quattro?

Check the FAQ.

Use 'NGK 2397-BKUR6ET-10' (got mine at Advanced Auto Parts for $4.xx each)

DO NOT BUY BOSCH PLATINUM +ANYTHINGS

I've had a few bad experiences over the years with hard steel spark plug threads interacting poorly with soft, hot, aluminum head threads when torquing the new plugs in.

loop around the base of the plug wires, makes pulling them up much easier. Make sure your spark plug socket has a proper rubber neck to hold the plug when you take it out. Don't drop any muck in the plug hole and put in the new plug and tighten until firm but don't over-tighten (a torque wrench would be best but we'll trust ya, Schlegle..)
Do one plug at a time, easy to get wires confused.
Start it up, smile at your accomplishment and the money you saved.

The spark plug wire ends will be very locked down onto the old plugs. Use a long pair of needle nose pliers, or better yet, spark plug wire plier so that you don't tear or otherwise damage the plug ends. You must grab the plug wire ends by their metal lower housings. If you grab them by the wire, or by the rubber upper housing they'll be ruined.

The heads are aluminum, the plugs enter the heads at different angles, and because of the deep wells around the plugs there will be tons of sand/grit/debris.

Don't remove the plugs until you've blown out around them with compressed air.

Consider buying a short 3/8" drive extention that has the tapered end so the spark plug socket can swivel a bit.

Put anti-seize compound on the threads of the new spark plugs so they don't seize in the head.

Thread the new plugs in finger tight before every putting a wrench back on them. Otherwise, you risk cross-threading due to the angles they mount at.

Use only OE plugs.

alright that's good to hear, because i bought the NGK's tonight, but could u tell me what the Gap is for them for my car? because they didnt have the 'Gapless' in stock




thanks

NGK 2397-BKUR6ET-10, give them that part number and tell them to special order it. The NGK 2397-BKUR6ET-10 is the direct replacement for the car.

when it comes to dual/multi electrodes, all of those should be gapped @ the factory. Obviously there is no way to even gap a +3 or +4. But even with the NKGs', if you have to gap them, then odds are they sold you the wrong plugs. I have NKGs' in my 92 and believe it or not have Bosche +4s' in my 96. (from the PO) Even with the +4s' in the 96 all is good) the 12V as well as audis in general seem to be a species of their own. unlike any other car I have seen, what is good for one, might be bad for another. Even though the engine and body style are the same, each car seems to have it's own personality. Some will work well and thrive on parts, while others of the same Y and M will essentially reject them and provide bad performance. So what to do??????? Go with what is tried and true and seems to work for all of them. In this case, NKGs'or rapid fire 9s'. But, head Brant. If your plugs need to be gapped. They probably gave you the wrong ones. STFAs' or post a pic of the # and plug, and someone here will confirm or deny wether or not it is the right plug.

well, i put them in today, i Purchased the NKG V-power's because they where the best NKG's they had in stock and i gapped them to 32 thousandths. I started the car, which had no hesitation or mis-fire and drove for a while, it seems to be driving beautifully

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Not only that, but you learned how to change out plugs. Double score ( I have no F_-_ing idea why I keep saying that) none the less, you are one step closer and becoming more comfortable with working on your own car. As you will find out sooner or later, with these cars, it makes all the differance in the world. Congrats... I mean that sincerely. As much as I break your balls. It's like tough love. You're gettimg there so I know it hasn't been in vane. Don't take that statement, like Im gonna lighten up or I'm getting soft. Cause I assure you, thats not the case. I'm just emotional, cause I'm working mirror issues out with my therapist. Who friggin knew, blue was such a rare color????????? lol In all seriousness though, it sounds like like you did it right, and you should have no worries.

I'm on my third cocktail and back to 85% of my usual demeanor. I think Mexico had a bad effect on me. I don't think I relaxed so much, since my first few hours out of the womb. None the less, by Tue I'm sure I'll be in full Pri_k mode. Especially since I have been watching nothing but pre-season games on tivo, back to back, over and over again. Please don't go there agian. lol..... Thats like sacralidge.. (Sorry ppl, I'm not reigious, so I have no idea how to spell it) see doug, now I'm at like 87%. All BS aside, your an anchor here, if you go anywhere, it will be to the pretentious S or A8 forums. Disclaimer!!!!!!!!!!! I love everyone on all the forums!!!!!!! And appreciate all your help. See???? Look @ that I'm up to about 91%. Now by tomprrow, I'll be back to normal and the gloves will be off. Hope you had a great time in Mich. We all need a vacation every now and then.

Definitely do it on a cold engine. Some anti-seize on the plugs can help when later removing them, but a very very small amount partway up the threads.

I use Bosch F7LTCR plugs, they are copper tri-electrode.

Cause thats about the only way you're gonna be able to get them there doug.