Changing Spark Plugs - Fiat 500
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Hey folks! This is my first video on Fiat 500 maintenance, and its time to replace the spark plugs.
The NGK spark plugs are pre-gapped to .026," which is perfect for a slightly modified or stock 500 Abarth. I left them at that gap, however, be sure to check that gapping is correct with a gauge before installing them. Please check your user manual or a trusted forum for proper gapping on your vehicle if it is not the same engine as the one in the video, the U.S. spec 1.4 turbo Multiair.
Some information for you about the products I used:
Spark Plugs (NGK Laser Iridium: a.co/4Rj85xd
Spark Plug Socket (Magnetic 5/8): a.co/ewG65KO
Thanks for the input on the magnetic spark plug socket.
Awesome video man. Thanks! I just got to 35k and replacing them in a week, for some reason thought they needed replacement at 42k.
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Great Video! It will definitely help me with my spark plug change.
Great video! This will save me $450 the dealership quoted me.
Asterngeisha That’s the goal! I’m glad I could be a help!
@EJSFilms2K To be fair I was originally quoted their Tune-up price $450 for spark plugs, air filter, and cabin filter. It jumped to $490 when I asked them just to replace coils and spark plugs. Apparently Fiat studios charge about $130 or so for an erroneous ECU reflashing fee. The forums say it's snake oil, fiat technicians say it's required. IF this was a VW, I'd believe it.
For my situation unfortunately all I could afford was plugs at the time and I did it myself, and it turns out a previous shop of mine didn't actually change the spark plugs like I had asked them too at the 40k mile mark (which they incorrectly told me was the interval rating on these plugs.) Turns out I've been running on factory plugs and sitting at 85k miles. I about shit myself. Those plugs deserve an award especially with the way I drive.
@EJSFilms2K Dealerships are like this, especially service departments. It's no secret their profit is primarily service and parts. That being said my studio has always been really accommodating and otherwise fairly priced. I had always taken my car to an old family shop (or done all my oil changes myself back when I had tools and didnt live in an apartment) until they started becoming bigger and treating their long-term customers like trash, the Fiat studio actually charges me less for services. When I had the transmission oil changed a month ago the Studio gave me a loaner car for a week, all smiles here. The secret is to know what your car needs and doesn't, they pick up on how educated you are on maintainence done on your own vehicle. That's why seeing 85k spark plugs chugging away 6 years later infuriated me. Usually that type of shit doesn't get by me. :)
No Anti-Seize Grease? Terrific video, thanks.
Rich Ferrier Correct, the plugs are coated by NGK. Their box warns against using anti seize
502 ISF Thanks again. I used the Anti-seize on my 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking spark plugs several months ago. Ugh!
got my plugs replaced a month ago and the mechanic didnt use any gels etc...just unscrewed cols, pulled em off, put in new plugs, screwed coils back on...took under a few minutes and no problems...i really dont think the anti seize stuff is necessary but it could depend on where you live maybe? im in north east usa though..weather is shit half the year..
Video @ 9:54 "They seem to work really well" - I own a 2013 Abarth 500C - WARNING ! This engine is very 'fussy' about its plugs - Don't use anything but the NGK spark plugs (the same set that he used in this video, NGK Laser Iridium SIKR9A7). Here's why : With SPORT mode off it runs great (fully stock engine) - With SPORT mode on and under 3,500 rpm it runs fine, idles fine, starts fine, slow acceleration/gentle throttle fine. - Now OVER 3500 rpm and at 80-100% throttle, it begins to miss, emanates machine gun popping from the exhaust, acceleration gets interrupted, it coughs and splutters. If I back off a little then gently throttle back on, it's ok, but when pushed it runs like crap. - This is all caused by the very high Boost of the "Sport" mode which creates faulty or OTHER brand plug "Ignition Interruption" inside the combustion chamber...
good job!
Aloha Konaboyz
Honolulu, Hawaii
How do you know if you messed up installing spark plugs
Any reason to disconnect the battery to replace spark plugs? 🤔
Just for safety. I always disconnect the battery when working on engine components, especially the ignition system.
Loll no
What tools do I need to buy? Any special socket that a normal american garage might not have?
Just a spark plug socket, 10mm socket, and a ratchet.
Hello watt brand is your cold air intake and ware you purchase it.
Thanks Nice Video.
Hi, Its the RR Racing v2.1 - shopeurocompulsion.net/collections/abarth-engine/products/eurocompulsion-v2-1-air-induction-system-fiat-500-abarth-fiat-500t
What size spark plug socket?
hey, saw no one responded to you--the link is in the description for the socket he used. :)
Any one know what time should I change my spark plugs for my abarth
MOHD Alqahtani Every 30,000 miles
502 ISF thanks bro
Any Gapping On The Plugs?
.026" is what you want stock. Running a tune, you'll want .023-.024"
@@cappincronch Thank you kindly good sir 🙏
The OEM air inlet sucks colder air than an intake at the back of the engine bay
Hot air intake lol
LOLWHUTMAIFRIEN Sure is!
@@cappincronch like I am not trying to make waves here but that is a hotspot intake and two inter coolers bypassed
@@gl_tonight Well you're right on the intake, but the airbox isn't the intercooler. It was a modification that was already on the car and I didn't have the factory tube, plus the sound was addicting
How far did u space the plug?
Guillermo Espino Check the description 😉
28 is stock setting w/ OEM plugs, for track/racing purposes 26 on OEM. 22-24 on most aftermarket racing plugs
@15:08 - "[replacing spark plugs] couldn't be any easier" Um... NOT having to move air box would make it easier.
some cars you have to get under the engine to replace them or unbolt a bunch of shit, so just lifting up on the air box a little bit is pretty fucking easy
Great video. BAD habbit using battery as tool tray. You will be sorry one day!
He knows what he's doing... Jeez
@@Daniel-tv9tb Knows what he is doing up to the point that wrench grounds between the terminals.....
como sacar 300 cosas al pedo antes de cambiar las bujias!
Great content but terrible recording.
Fast and constant camera movement makes me want to throw up...
Can't look at the screen, just listening to your voice :)