# 2003 Mazda MPV spark plugs pop out

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mpv, mazda\
**Created:** [February 3, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869 "2020-02-03T22:57:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lucasmaceira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b3f665/32.png) [@Lucasmaceira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucasmaceira)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869/1 "2020-02-03T22:57:46Z")

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Why do my spark plugs keep popping out and stripping the threads?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869/2 "2020-02-03T23:39:28Z")

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The spark plugs are over tightened, or not tight enough.

> **[How to Prevent Spark Plug Blow Out: Ignition Problems Solved](https://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/how-to-prevent-spark-plug-blow-out-ignition-problems-solved)**
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> A spark plug blow out occurs when the spark plug is fastened too tightly or not tight enough to the engine plug. The result is that the spark plug

Tester