How To Replace Spark Plugs, on ANY Car

Are you looking to DIY your car's spark plugs? Replacing spark plugs can be intimidating, but if you follow this DIY video, you can learn how to replace the spark plugs on just about any car. This video covers replacing Spark Plugs, Working with spark plug wires, and torquing plugs as well. I will be showing EXACTLY how to replace spark plugs on a VR6, but this can apply to any car.

Join me today as we learn:
~How to find your car's spark plugs
~Working with spark plug wires
~Routing plug wires
~Rules for working clean with spark plugs
~Installing spark plugs
~Proper spark plug torque
~Installing spark plug wires
~Proper spark plug wire routing
~and more

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[sleepyancient]

Awesome video. While I prefer to avoid anti-seize on spark plugs I do use a bit of engine oil on the threads.

[mblake]

I'm watching just to watch lol, probably done it 20 times

[thomaslanik]

Excellent and proper step-by-step method for this basic maintenance job. It's a really good idea to inspect and blow out any debris inside the well after pulling the SP wires and BEFORE removing the plug!

[haywire]

Charles, I keep a short length of stiff 3/8" ID Fuel line handy when replacing plugs. As soon as I break the threads loose, I shove the hose (which is stiff) over the plug porcelain, and spin it out by hand. The hose holds tight and lifts the plug out without dropping it better than a spark plug socket. Also when installing new ones, the hose flexes enough to really allow you to start the new plug easily in awkward spaces, and won't allow you to cross-thread them, since the hose will slip on the porcelain before that can happen. I just wing it in there by hand, rotating the hose until it bottoms, final torque with wrench. Done.

[marcinek]

Good and clear video
Helped me to replace the old, tired and well worn and partly burned 7mm wires for brand new custom made new ones 8mm thick in my vr6 2.9
😎🤘🚗
Thanx mate

[fredcabs]

Great thanks . if you don't have a torque wrench, there's always a good rule of thumb : flat seat 1/4 round after hand torque, cone seat 1/8 round.

[jessicah]

I appreciate that you actually show down in the well, the others videos I've watched do not. I like to know what things should look like. I am confident that I can do this on my '09 GTI with coils. Thanks!

[honchoryanc]

I was taught to hand thread spark plugs with a small hose attached to the end for the perfect hand thread.

[konquer]

Great tutorial, I have been looking for this tuts for a very long time. I needed to change my spark plugs and wires on my vw b5.5 azm engine.

[devinsmith]

Most cars that come into a dealer will have hot engines, under most cases, you don't get to choose to delay the job.

I usually undo the plugs by hand after I crack it loose.
If its difficult, its usually carbon buildup and the next set of plugs won't go in easy by hand.
I've found it easy if you spray some brake cleaner on the new plug and try threading it in the hole by hand again a few times.

It will go in easy, if not, take it out and blast with brake cleaner and try again. I never use anti-seize and never use dielectric grease. But I do a quick visual inspection of the HT leads and the coil. Some HT leads or coils may break off after removal. Especially the ones compromised by engine oil, quote valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals if its separate.

A road test should be done after new plugs are fitted to check for misfires.

[Krillekris]

Awesome video. You are so good at explaining things. I'm a real sucker for repair videos, and hope you will do some more of that. Greetings from Norway.

[Wisconsineyes]

What size socket do I need for the spark plug? On this particular 12v vr6

[rhkips]

I miss my plastic VR6 spark plug tool... Don't know where it went! A little tip with that tool though: When you're installing the plug wires, wiggle the plug wire down over the plug, then turn the tool around and use the "handle" end of it against the plug wire. The plastic is thicker on that end, with a narrower profile and a tapered edge, so it doesn't spread over the plug wire end. :D

[xephael]

Always use anti-seize... copper, aluminum or nickle depending upon block. Just a small amount. NGK started the myth with a TB on how you could over "tighten" a plug and their product didn't need it because they were nickel/zinc plated already. Manufactures are no better and could give a rip about spark plug removal (ie. Ford Triton)

[olenaerhardt]

What is the proper way to remove oil from the spark plug well? My valve
gasket was broken and some oil accumulated in the wells. In one film
they said you can't remove those spark plugs since the oil will go
somewhere where it is not supposed to be.

[Mrfurballs]

i accidentally ran the wrong NGK spark plugs on my 2001 VR6 gti, I bought the two prong NGKR though, about to install them this weekend .

[mhborsuk]

Hey! When torqueing the spark plugs I always hold/support the head of the torque wrench so it does not bend. When You put the pressure (torque) only on the end of the wrench it creates a lever that is not only twisting but also bending. I learned it the hard way when one of the spark plugs cracked because of that. I hope it's clear... English is not my native language. :)

[argonaut]

Your link to OEM Style plug wire tool goes to a Page Not Found error. Can you let us know which OEM style plug wire tool you are talking about. Thanks

[jackhogan]

great also why should you open the door of the garage before starting your car up what could happen?

[Msleelee]

I will have to torque spark plugs for a 2010 Hyundai Tucson I asked the guy at the parts place at the dealership if he could find out what number I would use for my car and he sold me the plugs and told me to just hand tighten them I knew better what a jerk anyway I do have a new torque wrench but never used it I will have to find a video for that anyway I cleaned the engine just waiting on the ignition coils . Thanks for the video