REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS: OEM NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs: amzn.to/3f5HG3G You may also need 14mm Spark Plug Socket: amzn.to/2YR56UQ (these are Amazon affiliate links)
Thanks! Huge help - everything is described so clearly. One thing worth mentioning is that the plugs from the shelf aren't always gapped correctly, and can shift a little bit in transportation so they should always be checked. I bought 4 from Autozone last week and they all measured 0.041" when they should've been 0.044".
Although not absolutely necessary, I would add two steps. First is anti-seize on the spark plug thread to ensure it doesn't seize in the spark plug well. Second is dielectric grease on the ignition coil boot to prevent against moisture intrusion and corrosion. Again, not absolutely necessary, but good preventative steps which I would recommend. The anti-seize and grease are just a couple bucks each, if that, and will add to your peace of mind.
I couldn't find the stock model and code for these plugs anywhere. Including on Nissan's site. Loaded up this video and this freaking awesome video host holds the plug up, twists it slowly, and even reads it out loud. Ty ty ty ty ty!!!! Exactly what I was trying to find without having to go outside with my toolkit and check the plugs myself. You saved me a lot of time and effort! This was an easy upvote.
Thank you for making this video. I was changing spark plugs for the first time and found this video very useful. I definitely recommend getting the spark plug socket.
good tutorial; things to add. Do this with a cold engine sitting overnight is best to avoid stripping plugs. if oil is in the spark plug wells, invest in replacement OEM valve cover as the o rings in the center are non-serviceable (sure there's hacks on just replacing them too!), but you'll need to replace the gasket around the perimeter in both cases. a very small dab of never seize is always a good thing; just don't over tighten the plugs ~ stay close to 18 ft.lbs & if you have GENUINE NGK, you can skip this step i guess. WARNING: some Amazon / eBay sellers are selling COUNTERFEIT plugs; look them up on youtube to spot the difference. sure, it's easy on 4 cylinder cars to change, but doing the job 2x on V6 engines is a tad harder.
Thanks, great advise! 👍🏼 I've seen those videos about fake NGK's. Got a bit worried if mine are real or not, but never bothered to check them yet... cuz car is driving fine so far. 🤞
Good video...I have got some really good pointers from your different videos...We have a 06 Altima, 2.5...with a 130K and still the 'Original' plugs...I will change this week, as this is too easy, Thanks!!!
Your video helped, thanks!! Changed them yesterday using your video, nice warm 62 degree temp made this less painful also...the old ones were pretty fouled up. The slight annoying vibration is now gone thank god...BUT I noticed today I have a slight smell of gas coming into my car, especially at red lights when the heat is on. Ugh, that's new...so something is off now, this only started today with the new plugs. Most replies in forums mention bad gap, or not completed tight. (I know it's tight...nut not TOO tight) The gap for the plugs SHOULD be ok...I'll have to triple check tomorrow. Damn, I wish I had a garage I'd look now and not have wait until daylight tomorrow along with with 30º, 18º wind chill nonsense.
I feel you, man... We are pretty spoiled here in Florida. Just two days of 30 degrees weather and that was the end of our winter... :) As far as the smell, check if the valve cover gasket maybe started leaking somewhere. Mine already started leaking and needs a replacement ASAP.
I pulled over and wanted to see if gas was leaking anywhere, I didn't see anything, nothing on the engine. But turned out I was wrong. I checked them again yesterday and 2 out of the four were not as tight as they should have been..they became somewhat looser during my drive which I suppose kicked in the gas smell. Not good! Anyway. I ended up buying a new torque wrench (wasn't really trying my old one anymore) I redid the whole thing - *plugs looked fine, used the new torque wrench.. Gas smell is gone, much better drive last night..and 99% of my drive today. Ugh..until just 5 minutes before I arrived home. I was stop and go at a traffic light and the car briefly shook and stopped. Did it again a 2 more times at very low RPM, felt like the car was going to conk out for a second. To me it may have been a misfire, perhaps one of the plugs is shot..I'm just guessing right now. The engine was too hot to check, now the sun is down. No garage, I could work outside with work lights...but Its a bad idea. I'll have to wait until tomorrow. Eh, what a headache.
This was very helpful! Unfortunately the bolts holding down the cover were over tightened and I ended up stripping one trying to get it off with the Allen wrench. So I had an unneeded annoyance of having to bend back the cover to do the work. But I got it done!
great video! You can use a rubber fuel line hose or similar sized hose to push over the plug to remove it and install. Helps so you don't cross thread it. 100,000 mi. is good, Nissan suggests 60,000, I bet some Nissan dealers only replace them every second service period (120,000 mi) but charge you at the 60,000 period for the plugs. In Canada cost me $30 each plug.
Always check the gap. Theure supposed to be pre-set, but the packaging maynhave been handled rough and screwed up the gap. Ive cone across it several times.
Thanks! Check out my PCV valve replacemet video. I would strongly recommend doing it if you haven't done it yet. I didn't do it on time, and I think valve cover gasket started leaking around 100k because of it. It's pretty easy and inexpensive.
Hey man it looks pretty easy on my dealer they want I pay 300 dollars for this but after this video hell no I’ll do it myself n save 300 on the process hahaha Thanks for it
You should have put a little anti-seize paste on the threads of the spark plug. The threads of the spark plug and the threads in the aluminum cylinder head can slightly fuse together if you don't put a little anti-seize paste on the spark plug's threads. I know because I used to be an auto mechanic for many years. I have seen the problems caused by no anti-seize paste on a spark plug when installed in an aluminum cylinder head. You can buy the anti-seize at any auto parts store.
yes, alot of counterfeit plugs on Amazon and eBay nowadays www.driven2automotive.com/blog/warning-beware-of-updated-fake-ngk-iridium-ix-spark-plugs-how-to-spot-them-august-2017/
I didn’t gap mine, they came already pre-gapped. Manufacturers don’t recommend gapping certain plus to avoid damaging the tip, cuz some alloys are not easily bendable.
this is excellent and a great Video, thank you for taking the time to make it.. Is there any reason to change the iginition coils, too? I have 129k miles. Spark plugs have never been changed yet. Thanks for your advice. Great job, Temachok.
You say the plugs don't need to be gapped. They come in the box gapped at .050 and my car sais the required gap is .040. How is that good? Pretty sure I need to set the gap on that. Why would I not? I'm referring to my truck on the gaps. I'm looking to do the plugs on my 2012 Altima next.
troymassey90 The model of the spark plugs that I mention in the video are original OEM replacement spark plugs for 07 Altima, with 0.044" gap. Nissan recommended gap is 0.043". Feel free to re-adjust the difference of 0.001". :)
Hi, I purchased one of those 14mm spark plug sockets but it didnt have that rubber insert like yours. It had spokes in it and it wouldnt grab the plug out of the engine. Im looking around and I cant seem to find one like the one you used in this video!
That one was from Cobalt toolset I purchased at Lowe's. It was a different size (16mm I believe), but I just used it to pull the plugs out after I unscrewed it using 14mm socket.
Go to the autoparts store with one of the new plugs. Purchase about a 6-10" piece of rubber fuel line hose that will fit over the nipple of the plug. Use this piece of hose to start the threading of the new plug (before you finish with the socket), before you, or to pull the old plug out. You can also use a magnet to pull out the old plug but the magnet won't help with rethreading the new one
Quick question...... How to change the coils?? i have an 08 Altima 2.5s. I went to the dealership today and they quoted me over $1,000 to change 4 spark plugs and 4 coils. Thats ridiculous! thanks for sharing this video!
+kloe laudun It is extreamly easy to do on your car. 1) Watch my other video to see how simple it is: czcams.com/video/pP0I-iSBUF4/video.html 2) If you buy parts online (e. g. Amazon.com), you'll save A LOT $$$: Ignition Coils: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=2008%20Altima%20Ignition%20coil%20pack%20&linkCode=as2&tag=dp051-20&linkId=M63SEKO2HNL6UIHL Spark plugs: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=2008%20Altima%20Spark%20plugs&linkCode=as2&tag=dp051-20&linkId=DLE5XVJ6DMPRZLE3 I hope that helps!
Very helpful video... But Sir.. while doing it I broke the 10mm bolt holding the ignition coil.. I just need the size or length of the bolt.. so I can buy please.. let me know what to buy.. thank you
Excellent tutorial. I have just one question. Usually, it's advisable to change wires when doing spark plugs. Any reason you have not changed the Coil-On-Plug Boots at the same time with 110k miles?
there are no spark plug wires on this type of coil-on-plug system. if the boots & rubber seal at the end of each coil are visibly cracked, then you can change them separately. coils rarely fail & if they do, codes p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 usually triggers. if p0300, then other factors like vacuum leak will be another cause to look for.
@@DIYtime there's no electrical connection to the plugs pre-ignition so you can leave battery connected unless you're worried about shorting the terminals or touching something silly...
It's very arguable question. There is many arguments on that topic. Neither factory repair manual nor spark plug manufacturer requires to use anti-seize. NGK claims these plugs already have special metal plating for anti-seize and anti-corrosion purposes. You should be fine if you don't remove plugs very often and you don't over tighten or under tighten them at installation. So, it's your call.
I tried changing my spark plugs in my Altima, but the spark plug socket does not reach all the way down, so I can not remove the old plugs. Can you tell me exactly what spark plug socket you were using and direct me to where I can buy it? Thank you for the great video.
This is going to be a dumb question but how do you know how much the torque is I got the same ones that you have in your video and it says “Torque Specs Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.” But I’m not sure what cast iron or aluminum refer to or which I have.
Most auto parts stores will rent the tool for free. I personally didn't torque mine. Thighten them well and keep in mind it's better to underthigten then overdoing it. You've gat a big problem if you messed up spark plugs threading inside the engine block. Tighten them well and check back in few days - if they still sit ok, no reasons to worry.
Definitely recommend a torque wrench. They are good tools to have. A quality one is around $100. However, you can pick up a cheap one at harbor freight for around $20
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS:
OEM NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs: amzn.to/3f5HG3G
You may also need 14mm Spark Plug Socket: amzn.to/2YR56UQ
(these are Amazon affiliate links)
I love that you call out the size of the tools needed. 5mm Allen, 10 mm socket for bolt, etc!! Very helpful!!
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thank you for not beating around the bush and keeping it to the point.
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Thanks! Huge help - everything is described so clearly.
One thing worth mentioning is that the plugs from the shelf aren't always gapped correctly, and can shift a little bit in transportation so they should always be checked. I bought 4 from Autozone last week and they all measured 0.041" when they should've been 0.044".
Most manufacturers don't recommend gapping iridium plugs: densoautoparts.com/spark-plug-installation
Respectfully; .003 won't make any difference. Engine builder here.
Wow! It’s that easy? Incredible job man.
Thanks!
Although not absolutely necessary, I would add two steps. First is anti-seize on the spark plug thread to ensure it doesn't seize in the spark plug well. Second is dielectric grease on the ignition coil boot to prevent against moisture intrusion and corrosion. Again, not absolutely necessary, but good preventative steps which I would recommend. The anti-seize and grease are just a couple bucks each, if that, and will add to your peace of mind.
Good points. These plugs actually come with anti seize coating from the factory and install manual says not to add any other.
The best video how to change spark plugs in CZcams ! Short and simple.
All your Altima DIY videos are VERY HELPFUL...Thanks 👍🏽
I couldn't find the stock model and code for these plugs anywhere. Including on Nissan's site.
Loaded up this video and this freaking awesome video host holds the plug up, twists it slowly, and even reads it out loud.
Ty ty ty ty ty!!!! Exactly what I was trying to find without having to go outside with my toolkit and check the plugs myself. You saved me a lot of time and effort!
This was an easy upvote.
👌🏼😁Glad it helped!
I love CZcams. So simple and easy. Nissan dealership was going to charge me $252 dollars.
Thank you for doing these 4th gen Altima videos. Mine is at 200k miles and I’ve been using these videos for maintenance
Awesome, thanks!
Thank you for making this video. I was changing spark plugs for the first time and found this video very useful. I definitely recommend getting the spark plug socket.
i was about to take mine to the shop for this and now i’m glad i watched this
Very well filmed, clear and simple instructions. Thank you VERY much!
Thank you!
Awesome job ! My Nissan has almost 200,000 miles on it and still going.
My CVT transmission is going bad now. 150k.
@@DIYtime ever change out the CVT fluid?
Nope.
@@DIYtime i just did mine at 118K , hope it extends the life of my trans🤞
You are almost die for another one.
Wow, that looks super simple. I'm not mechanically inclined, but even I could do that!
Yeah, a lot of it is not as scary as it seems at first!
Steps was clear and concise easy for my husband and I to DIY thanks very much am able to help my friends change their sparks plug now
Thanks, great to hear that!
Thank you for the video. Ill be putting spark plugs in my grandson's 2010 Altima tomorrow.
You are very welcome!
Great video, I finish changing my spark plugs. Thank you
good tutorial; things to add. Do this with a cold engine sitting overnight is best to avoid stripping plugs. if oil is in the spark plug wells, invest in replacement OEM valve cover as the o rings in the center are non-serviceable (sure there's hacks on just replacing them too!), but you'll need to replace the gasket around the perimeter in both cases. a very small dab of never seize is always a good thing; just don't over tighten the plugs ~ stay close to 18 ft.lbs & if you have GENUINE NGK, you can skip this step i guess. WARNING: some Amazon / eBay sellers are selling COUNTERFEIT plugs; look them up on youtube to spot the difference. sure, it's easy on 4 cylinder cars to change, but doing the job 2x on V6 engines is a tad harder.
also aggress that to check the gap anyways to be sure
Thanks, great advise! 👍🏼
I've seen those videos about fake NGK's. Got a bit worried if mine are real or not, but never bothered to check them yet... cuz car is driving fine so far. 🤞
Followed your excellent video. It made the spark plug change easy. Thank you!
Did exactly as you said and I was able to change my spark plugs without too much trouble! Thanks so much for this video Temachok
Good video...I have got some really good pointers from your different videos...We have a 06 Altima, 2.5...with a 130K and still the 'Original' plugs...I will change this week, as this is too easy, Thanks!!!
My pleasure!
Short, precise and useful. Thanks!
👍🏻
Your video helped, thanks!! Changed them yesterday using your video, nice warm 62 degree temp made this less painful also...the old ones were pretty fouled up. The slight annoying vibration is now gone thank god...BUT I noticed today I have a slight smell of gas coming into my car, especially at red lights when the heat is on. Ugh, that's new...so something is off now, this only started today with the new plugs. Most replies in forums mention bad gap, or not completed tight. (I know it's tight...nut not TOO tight) The gap for the plugs SHOULD be ok...I'll have to triple check tomorrow. Damn, I wish I had a garage I'd look now and not have wait until daylight tomorrow along with with 30º, 18º wind chill nonsense.
I feel you, man... We are pretty spoiled here in Florida. Just two days of 30 degrees weather and that was the end of our winter... :)
As far as the smell, check if the valve cover gasket maybe started leaking somewhere. Mine already started leaking and needs a replacement ASAP.
I pulled over and wanted to see if gas was leaking anywhere, I didn't see anything, nothing on the engine. But turned out I was wrong. I checked them again yesterday and 2 out of the four were not as tight as they should have been..they became somewhat looser during my drive which I suppose kicked in the gas smell. Not good! Anyway. I ended up buying a new torque wrench (wasn't really trying my old one anymore) I redid the whole thing - *plugs looked fine, used the new torque wrench.. Gas smell is gone, much better drive last night..and 99% of my drive today. Ugh..until just 5 minutes before I arrived home. I was stop and go at a traffic light and the car briefly shook and stopped. Did it again a 2 more times at very low RPM, felt like the car was going to conk out for a second. To me it may have been a misfire, perhaps one of the plugs is shot..I'm just guessing right now. The engine was too hot to check, now the sun is down. No garage, I could work outside with work lights...but Its a bad idea. I'll have to wait until tomorrow. Eh, what a headache.
A year late lol but at what mileage did you replace your plugs? I’m at 132k
@@alexrdh3591 you're a bit overdue. but check my comments i added to this video
This was very helpful! Unfortunately the bolts holding down the cover were over tightened and I ended up stripping one trying to get it off with the Allen wrench. So I had an unneeded annoyance of having to bend back the cover to do the work. But I got it done!
great video! You can use a rubber fuel line hose or similar sized hose to push over the plug to remove it and install. Helps so you don't cross thread it. 100,000 mi. is good, Nissan suggests 60,000, I bet some Nissan dealers only replace them every second service period (120,000 mi) but charge you at the 60,000 period for the plugs. In Canada cost me $30 each plug.
Thanks for sharing love the fact the video was short and sweet and you listed model numbers for the plugs. Well done!
Always check the gap. Theure supposed to be pre-set, but the packaging maynhave been handled rough and screwed up the gap. Ive cone across it several times.
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Thank you. Great video perfect quality and editing. clear and concise. and at 68,000 you made me realize no need to change yet. I liked and subscribed
Thanks!
Check out my PCV valve replacemet video.
I would strongly recommend doing it if you haven't done it yet. I didn't do it on time, and I think valve cover gasket started leaking around 100k because of it.
It's pretty easy and inexpensive.
Thanks for the video. After tackling my Ford 5.4, changing these plugs ought to be a breeze. BTW I have 195000 miles on the original plugs.
Yea, looks like spark plugs can last forever...
I've heard it would improve gas mileage if you change them on regular intervals.
Correct replacment and correct parts great info..
Thanks!
Thank you! This is very helpful. I’ll be doing this job tomorrow.
Thanks!
Nice job! Good video / audio quality. Short and to the point!
Thank you so much ! Very easy after watching your video.
Awesome, I'm glad it helped!
NIce video, very direct, clearly explained, and excellent quality video!
Good job homie now I can work on my own nissan
Thanks!
Excellent video, good sound, and helpful enough for me to go try it myself. Thank you. John
+Temachok It worked flawlessly. Car is back on the road! Thanks again!
Hey man it looks pretty easy on my dealer they want I pay 300 dollars for this but after this video hell no I’ll do it myself n save 300 on the process hahaha
Thanks for it
😁 Nice!
I like the video. That was simple. Thank you.
Glad to hear that!
Wow that was simple. Thank you.
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You should have put a little anti-seize paste on the threads of the spark plug. The threads of the spark plug and the threads in the aluminum cylinder head can slightly fuse together if you don't put a little anti-seize paste on the spark plug's threads. I know because I used to be an auto mechanic for many years. I have seen the problems caused by no anti-seize paste on a spark plug when installed in an aluminum cylinder head. You can buy the anti-seize at any auto parts store.
This particular brad already has anti-seize coating and specifically says not to add any extra.
Great video. Right to the point. Thanks for posting.
excellent camera angle and lighting. Good job!
Thanks!
Subbed because of the tool specifications and very helpful instructions. Awesome channel.
thank you very much 👍😁 i am really happy about this.
Awesome, enjoy!
thank you for sharing helped me out a lot!
thanks for that mate...very helpful and easy procedure.
Agreed, great video!
NGK 94702 Laser Iridium Info
Sedan; Body code L33; Gap 0.044"
Excellent video sir, thanks for posting.
thank you for this video.
awesome! short and sweet
Nice Video! didn't know Altima 2.5s were l4. alwyas thought they were v6
Byounghoon Ahn Thanks.
3.5 ones are.
Great video. Thanks!
Great explanation! Great quality camera work! Great Video...thanks for this...!
well done job on explaining
Thanks! Very helpful video. This made it so easy to change spark plugs. :)
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Man this video is perfect, definitely subscribing
Awesome, thanks!
Great video! Thanks man
Well done, appreciate the help/recommendations.
Thank you
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Thank you so much, that was very well done. I subscribed and we'll be watching more of your quality videos!
Awesome, thank you! Greatly appreciated!
This was so mucho helpful, Thank you so much,
Excellent video..!
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Thanks!
muchas gracias por su video!!
Very well done, no BS.
Thanks! 😁
Thanks very nice video....
Thank you!
Damn I just bought a 16 mm spark plug socket for this very car. This guy is using 14 mm. Dang it!
I know this was a year ago, I just did the same crap today. (03/07/19) 🤦🏻♂️
Great video. Very clear. Thank you.
FYI..if you have an altima MAKE SURE you get the proper NGK's. I bought another brand and my engine miss fired until I put in the proper NGK's.
+MrUniq
Thanks for sharing!
I just bought Bosch Platinum - I will update if any issues. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the detailed video!
yes, alot of counterfeit plugs on Amazon and eBay nowadays www.driven2automotive.com/blog/warning-beware-of-updated-fake-ngk-iridium-ix-spark-plugs-how-to-spot-them-august-2017/
Thanks for sharing. Got any plug gap specs handy, .044" ? Just found somebody said .044", sounds about right. - take care
I didn’t gap mine, they came already pre-gapped. Manufacturers don’t recommend gapping certain plus to avoid damaging the tip, cuz some alloys are not easily bendable.
this is excellent and a great Video, thank you for taking the time to make it.. Is there any reason to change the iginition coils, too? I have 129k miles. Spark plugs have never been changed yet. Thanks for your advice. Great job, Temachok.
If they work fine, I wouldn't touch them.
They don't need replacement until they go bad.
Excellent video!!
lovely vid.
it could last longer than that. mine lasted 200000 km.
Nice, these are very good spark plugs!
Thank you so much, very useful video
Thanks
If only it was this easy on the 3.5 liter v6.
Yeah, replacing spark plugs can become a major undertaking on some V6's.
You say the plugs don't need to be gapped. They come in the box gapped at .050 and my car sais the required gap is .040. How is that good? Pretty sure I need to set the gap on that. Why would I not? I'm referring to my truck on the gaps. I'm looking to do the plugs on my 2012 Altima next.
troymassey90
The model of the spark plugs that I mention in the video are original OEM replacement spark plugs for 07 Altima, with 0.044" gap.
Nissan recommended gap is 0.043".
Feel free to re-adjust the difference of 0.001".
:)
Hi, I purchased one of those 14mm spark plug sockets but it didnt have that rubber insert like yours. It had spokes in it and it wouldnt grab the plug out of the engine. Im looking around and I cant seem to find one like the one you used in this video!
That one was from Cobalt toolset I purchased at Lowe's.
It was a different size (16mm I believe), but I just used it to pull the plugs out after I unscrewed it using 14mm socket.
Go to the autoparts store with one of the new plugs. Purchase about a 6-10" piece of rubber fuel line hose that will fit over the nipple of the plug. Use this piece of hose to start the threading of the new plug (before you finish with the socket), before you, or to pull the old plug out. You can also use a magnet to pull out the old plug but the magnet won't help with rethreading the new one
Quick question...... How to change the coils?? i have an 08 Altima 2.5s. I went to the dealership today and they quoted me over $1,000 to change 4 spark plugs and 4 coils. Thats ridiculous! thanks for sharing this video!
+kloe laudun
It is extreamly easy to do on your car.
1) Watch my other video to see how simple it is:
czcams.com/video/pP0I-iSBUF4/video.html
2) If you buy parts online (e. g. Amazon.com), you'll save A LOT $$$: Ignition Coils: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=2008%20Altima%20Ignition%20coil%20pack%20&linkCode=as2&tag=dp051-20&linkId=M63SEKO2HNL6UIHL
Spark plugs: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=2008%20Altima%20Spark%20plugs&linkCode=as2&tag=dp051-20&linkId=DLE5XVJ6DMPRZLE3
I hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing!
thank you!
Excellent Job!
Excellent Video! XoXo Kiani
Very helpful video.
Very helpful video... But Sir.. while doing it I broke the 10mm bolt holding the ignition coil..
I just need the size or length of the bolt.. so I can buy please.. let me know what to buy.. thank you
Take out one of the other bolts and take it to hardware store, they will fins a match for you.
thanks for the video
Excellent tutorial. I have just one question. Usually, it's advisable to change wires when doing spark plugs. Any reason you have not changed the Coil-On-Plug Boots at the same time with 110k miles?
there are no spark plug wires on this type of coil-on-plug system. if the boots & rubber seal at the end of each coil are visibly cracked, then you can change them separately. coils rarely fail & if they do, codes p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 usually triggers. if p0300, then other factors like vacuum leak will be another cause to look for.
Excellent video, what kind of camera, microphone and lighting equipment did you use to make the video ?
All I used was my iPhone and $5 tripod I found at the garage sale! 😁
For those that don't know a lot about the engine bay, when changing the spark plugs, is the battery suppose to be disconnected?
Yes, it is a good idea to unplug the battery.
@@DIYtime there's no electrical connection to the plugs pre-ignition so you can leave battery connected unless you're worried about shorting the terminals or touching something silly...
Great video. Did you or should you use some type of an anti-seize on the plugs?
It's very arguable question. There is many arguments on that topic. Neither factory repair manual nor spark plug manufacturer requires to use anti-seize.
NGK claims these plugs already have special metal plating for anti-seize and anti-corrosion purposes.
You should be fine if you don't remove plugs very often and you don't over tighten or under tighten them at installation.
So, it's your call.
www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/DYK_5Points.pdf
I always put a small amount of nickel anti-seize on them and have never had a damaged thread on any of my vehicles (many of which with alu heads).
Nice video but when did spark plugs become so damn expensive?
“It’s Iridium plugs” they said. “Its gonna be great...”
thanks for the video.
could you tell me where
cylinder #2 is..
the guy at ohreallys put the tester on and he said #2 is misfiring. ..
Check out my other video on misfiring here: czcams.com/video/pP0I-iSBUF4/video.html
I also explaing there how cylinders are numbered.
Thanks i seen that. .
JESUS bless you
I tried changing my spark plugs in my Altima, but the spark plug socket does not reach all the way down, so I can not remove the old plugs. Can you tell me exactly what spark plug socket you were using and direct me to where I can buy it? Thank you for the great video.
Bruce Pinchbeck I used Kobalt 14mm long socket that I bought from Lowe's (it was a part of a set, but Im sure you can buy it separately).
Temachok Thank you...Don't you know, I just got back from Lowes for some other project. :-)
I'm sure Lowe's is the place you never mind to come back to... :-)
Temachok So, true. I love to go there just to look at all the tools, and inevitably I end up buying something.
Good video....
Nice job! Did you notice any improvements with the new set of plugs?
Not really. Seems like old ones were still good.
You forgot to turn it on dude jjjjlol so we can see how it works!! Thanks anyways...Great**
Mine didn't have any noticeable difference, so I just didn't bother to waste extra 5 seconds of your life. 😁
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This is going to be a dumb question but how do you know how much the torque is I got the same ones that you have in your video and it says “Torque Specs
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.” But I’m not sure what cast iron or aluminum refer to or which I have.
Thats about your engine block. Look up if yours is from aluminum or cast iron.
How do you know how tight to screw in the new plugs. I don't have a torque measuring socket.
Most auto parts stores will rent the tool for free.
I personally didn't torque mine. Thighten them well and keep in mind it's better to underthigten then overdoing it.
You've gat a big problem if you messed up spark plugs threading inside the engine block.
Tighten them well and check back in few days - if they still sit ok, no reasons to worry.
Definitely recommend a torque wrench. They are good tools to have. A quality one is around $100. However, you can pick up a cheap one at harbor freight for around $20