TESLA Model S Spark plug replacement Cost
2012–2016 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$144–$483
Parts + labour
Labour hours
0.5–1.5h
At a typical garage
Spark plugs ignite the air–fuel mixture; worn plugs cause misfires, rough idle, poor fuel economy and difficulty starting. Most modern engines use iridium or platinum plugs with 60,000–100,000-mile intervals. TESLA Model S spark plug replacement costs $144–$483.
Typical parts included
- Spark plug
- Spark plug
What affects the price
- Copper vs iridium vs platinum plugs (iridium lasts longest)
- Number of cylinders
- Accessibility—some engines require intake manifold removal, adding significant labour
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Spark plug replacement on a TESLA Model S typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Model S, this is typically needed every 30,000 miles for copper plugs; every 60,000–100,000 miles for iridium or platinum plugs.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the TESLA Model S
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$536–$982
- ABS sensor replacement$220–$404
- ABS system bleeding$176–$323
- AC compressor clutch replacement$441–$809
- AC compressor replacement$473–$866
Spark plug replacement cost on similar cars
- SKODA Superb$90–$165
- OPEL Omega Caravan$90–$165
- PEUGEOT 605$90–$165
- VOLVO V90$90–$165
- MAZDA 6 / Atenza Sedan$90–$165
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