How To Change Spark Plugs in Your Car with Scotty Kilmer

[IEatApeShit]

This guy is step one of my journey to learn how to be a mechanic

[nickparkin]

Short and to the point. Some people spend 20 minutes telling us the history of spark plugs and why they were invented and lots of mumbo jumbo like that.

[OGNibblybits]

You forgot to mention to clean out the spark plug hole before taking them out. Its rare, but stuff can get into the holes. Better safe than sorry.

[zukomanuko]

I watch all of your videos whenever i need to reassure myself of how to correctly fix something. You are the best! Thank you for all these great videos!!

[MultiBeast]

One thing Scotty, always make sure the gap is correct on the plugs before installation. Even if they say they are pre-gapped, you never know what happened during handling. Just something that should be mentioned in the video.

[diddlydooyuh]

You’re awesome man!! H Town local too, gotta love it!!!

[JI]

Also for first timers, is it a good safety precaution to "tighten the spark plugs snug" by JUST tightening with the base of the ratchet instead of the ratchet end to lessen the torque, and then maybe do a half turn instead of a quarter turn?

[ismann]

Hey, I got an old Chrysler 3.5L V6 (1993 Concorde)! The intake manifold is a bit in the way, but as long as your wires are long enough, you can do it!

[andrewpaige]

Love your videos wish you were my local mechanic but I live in Australia

[trueamerican]

Yes I'm doing the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country with 3.6 L V6 I took the entire intake manifold off. After that the spark plugs we're easy. Just reinstall the intake manifold and I'm good to go. A lot of work for spark plugs.

[TheWinonaJohnson]

Awesome video! Short and to the point!

[hasanalzaabi]

😬😬 i hve a car the hav spark plugs hiding under the manifold its a mitsubishi pajero a huge manifold with the shape of S 😠😠😠😠am taking the risk of removing it by my self pray for me guys 😅😅😅😅

[zosorob]

Please help! First off thanks for the vids. Just changed my spark plugs but now am.worried i may have overtightened one plug ( torque wrench wasnt on lock position so.i kept turning till i realized) and now either the plug socket wont grip or the plug is spinning freely.. Also when i tried to put ignition coil back on the spark plug did not want to insert so i screwed down the igniton coil hoping itd slowly make its way in.. Started up just fine but im wondering what could this cause.. And how could i get my plug out.. Ill be buying a magnetic plug socket and see if that works but should i be driving like this? Nissan alt 2005 2.5

[meshellcountrygal]

You Always have great videos!
Q: @ScottyKilmer what do you suggest using on a stuck spark plug? Thanks in advance

[RahRahz]

I'm a try now.. Should I turn off the battery??

[kgcuckooclocks]

Is it possible that the plugs 'seat' in place once the car is run. If they do need more tightening can it still be done?

[timboslice]

Can't wait until YourMechanic.com services my area of Davenport, Iowa. Closest is 128 miles away. Ugh.

[AllOutFPSGlitchesandTutorials]

You really should add a little copper grease to spark plug threads, they can rust or corrode to the head depending it’s made from iron or aluminium and then you’ll strip the threads when you come to remove them, it’s cheap insurance to do a little precaution.

[kgcuckooclocks]

everything went smooth - I tightened plugs with beam torque wrench to 11 inch pounds only to realize it was supposed to be foot pounds. They all seemed snug though. Later I went to tighten more but they didn't want to move even when I applied a good amount of force. I have driven the car so far without any problems. And as I said when I first put them in they seemed snug. At this point I'm not sure if they are undertightened or possibly overtightened because they seem very tight. Any advice?

[MrKiet]

My car needs help! when on the road number 3 spark plug wires keeps popping out of place, oil I guess gushing out of it, it hesitates, losing power, and it did ran hot til I changed out the thermostat it seems better! I changed plugs/ wires/ caps/ thermostat/ fan switch! I'll be changing out the throttle positioning sensor and temperature coolant sensor(?) and see if it helps! Bought this car a project so yeah lol