Is it ok to run different spark plugs in my cars engine?

Question

i have a 90 honda accord and its seams like its needing some new plugs and i'm pretty darn broke, and i recently had a 97 cavalier with a 2.4 and i had bought new plugs for it but then i sold it, and i still have thoes plugs, i was wondering if it would work to put thoes plugs in my honda, then engine is a 2.2 16 valve, would it work?

Answer 1

"No" is not the correct answer.  The correct answer is

NO NO NO NO NO NO !!!!!!!!!

If you want to be even more broke, and walking, go ahead.

You can't just pop in 'whatever' spark plugs!  There's a right plug for every engine.

Answer 2

no it will not. do not ever attempt. Get NGK plugs for that honda, and NGK only, you will not have any problems with them

Answer 3

If it were me, I'd spend the 10 bucks on some newer cheap plugs instead of recycling old plugs. But since you asked...

In a pinch, yes you could use them. HOWEVER, you need to re-adjust the spark plug gap before using them. Every engine has a specific spark plug gap that needs to be set or the plug will not perform at it's best (and at worst, you may drive the piston head into the spark plug and bend/break it).

Also, what makes you think you need new plugs? Is it the way the car is running?  Have you taken the plugs out and checked them to see what condition they're in? You may not need plugs, and at the same time, you might need plugs, wires, and a cap and rotor change or else the car will run the same.

Answer 4

Noooooooooooooo.