Chevy Cruze Spark Plug Replacement TUTORIAL
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- In this video I show you how to correctly replace your spark plugs in a Chevy Cruze LTZ 2012 (Same model for 2011-2015).
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Don't forget to let your engine cool, use appropriate grease, and DON'T over tighten.
The OEM spark plugs installed in the 1.4LT engine are manufactured by NGK and packaged as ACDelco. To date, there have been three different ACDelco part numbers listed in the Cruze Owners Manuals:
• 2011 - ACDelco 41-117
• 2012 - ACDelco 41-120 (IFR6Z7G), 41-121
• 2013 - ACDelco 41-121
The 41-117 and 41-120 spark plugs are discontinued and only the 41-121 spark plug is now available. The NGK item number for the ACDelco 41-121 spark plug is NGK-91039 and its NGK descriptive SKU number is IFR7X7G, which translates (decodes) as:
I = Plug Type: Iridium Platinum
F = Metal Shell Size/Seat: ø 14, 19mm (3/4") Reach, 16mm (5/8") Hex; Gasket Seat
R = Construction: Resistor, ceramic 5kΩ resistance.
7 = Heat Rating Number: 2(hot).3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12(cold)
X = Firing End Construction: Tapered Ground Electrode
7 = Gap Width: 0.7mm (0.028")
G = OEM: GM
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Everywhere I've read says to never use copper lubes or any type of anti seize on spark plugs unless you're using copper spark plugs.
You are missing the Jack on the list.. :D
Two friendly, constructive criticisms. One, generally dielectric grease is only applied to the inside of the spark plug boot where it touches the porcelain insulator, not the metal contact point at the tip as dielectric grease is non-conductive. Not that the thin layer will impede the plug from firing, it's just generally not recommended. Dielectric grease's main purpose in this application is to help seal out moisture from causing flash over, shorting the spark plug, and to help the boot from sticking to the plug. Number two, and I can't stress this enough, never ever start any threaded item using a wrench! Only start threads by hand.
Other than that, this was a very well done, well presented video, and the added humor (LOL) was great too. So much so that I subscribed. Please keep up the good work!
jimmyguy428 ,he never mentioned the type of plug used, or the gap on them.
Robert Hein what does the type of plug, or the gap have to do with what I said?
@Sidney Mantissa I see your point, and I agree that cleaning any debris away before doing any work is always a good idea.
jimmyguy428 dont be a jerk guy... he just pointed it out.....
@@jimmyguy428 how would you go about clearing the debris?
I love videos like these. Instructions are clear, easy to follow, and all of the technical information is included in the description. I also liked the humor lol thanks man I just did my first spark plug change!
Helped me a ton, my car was idling pretty rough and this video made it real straight forward Thank You God Bless!
You saved me a trip to the mechanic. Had a the code p301 and wanted to try replacing the spark plugs. Guess what! It worked. Really well. Code was gone after I follow your video. Really appreciated for the thorough, easy to follow video. You are the man!
I know nothing about cars but I just used this video to change the spark plugs on my 2015 Chevy Cruze and probably saved a couple hundred dollars by not taking it to a shop. Thanks!
at the very least a couple hundred. great job, it's amazing times we live in with the info that's out on the internet
I don’t know anything abt cars either but that’s literally what i’m bout to do to my 15 cruze. they want $570 to do it 😂 when I can pay abt $180 for everything and do it myself . i’ll update when it’s done
I have to replace the spark plugs and ignition coil on my 2011 Cruze LT (or pay almost $500 for a shop to do it). Thanks for making the job seem less daunting.
You're very welcome ;) Once you know what to do it's easier than changing the oil!
Drive By Reviews that's what I have to do next 😂
Lucky for you I did a video on that too!
HOLY SMOKES! $500! Better be the best damn shop in the world
@@Notallwhowanderarelost98 it was the dealership. I did it myself for about $200.
For anyone watching this make sure you don't use any copper lube or anti seize. Almost every spark plug manufacturer says to never use it on platinum or iridium spark plugs.
nice job but...you should never start spark plugs with the ratchet on hand start them with just the extension until they are finger tight. this will eliminate the chance of cross threading
super agree
use a rubber tube to start the plugs so you don't cross thread em
Had a problem after removing the coil bar on my 2013 Cruze LT--the rubber boots remained stuck inside the cylinders above the spark plugs. The boots were stuck at their bottoms to the heads of the spark plugs so I couldn't remove anything.
The trick to removing them was a little bit of WD-40 in the sides and middle. Let sit a few min. Then I stuck my finger all the way down the boot until it was snug, and I pumped it like a plunger until the boot popped out of the cylinder, stuck to my finger.
I greased the boots with the dielectric grease before putting them back in after inserting the new spark plugs.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just gave my car a tune up thanks to you I knew what to do and you saved me a lot of money.
Kamsamnida!!!
I just want to say that you saved me quite some money. I appreciate this tutorial. Keep up the good work. My mechanic said I need a "Tune up" as my car has hesitating on acceleration. Turns up it was the spark plugs. Changed with this video and slam...my car moves as expected!!!
Forgot to mention about gapping the spark plugs - check specific best gap for your car. Get Gap measuring tool and check them. Even if factory gaped as they can change in box if dropped.
Thank you for this video! I've been getting cylinder 2 misfire codes and didn't want to take it to a shop until I found something to try. I wasn't sure where the spark plugs were, so this opened everything up for me! Thanks again for a great video!
I had a misfire on cylinder 1 and had to replace the ignition coil (the rectangular block that fits over the spark plugs).
I'm going to change my spark plugs today for the first time and this was really informative. Great video!
Awesome, let me know how it goes! I went by Manual recommendations in waiting to replace the first time (Cruze 2012 Manual) and was disappointed in the condition of the original plugs; noticeable improvement in performance after replacement.
Best video yet on this subject. Love your sense of humor and attention to detail. Informative and entertaining.
You have the best chevy cruze videos on youtube. I swear you made these just for me. People give the cruze a hard time but it is a fuel efficient vehicle that is easy and cheap to work on. I’ve had a couple issues with it but most of the major issues occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty.
Thank you J B I appreciate that. I made these thinking of how I wish they would be made, I would go back and use them for myself to remind as well hah! You're right about easy work. Saved tons of money owning a cruze for years
@@DriveByReviews Me too, have you a new car since then? I’m waiting mine for one more year before I get a new one then i’ll keep the cruze as a backup/commuter car. Just replaced front bumper and spark plugs a few min ago.
@@JB-qt3wo yes! i daily drive a 124 spider abarth! amazing fun. I actually ended up switching out the intake manifold before selling the cruze. failed pcv valve and decided to recoup some cash before further issues.
@@DriveByReviews Congrats! The 124 spider is an amazing vehicle. My pcv valve has failed twice since I bought my cruze (w/ 50k miles) and just recently had the intake manifold replaced. Seems like those parts are pretty much designed to fail after so many miles. The actual design of the 1.4L Ecoboost is excellent, if they just used higher quality materials the car would be extremely reliable. The replacement parts are cheap though! That’s the good thing. I will always love my cruze. Despite some of its flaws I think it’s a great vehicle and shame on GM for being short sighted and totally giving up on designing smaller fuel efficient commuter cars. The millennials and gen z’ers aren’t having as many kids and they won’t need giant trucks and SUV’s. It’s so lazy and irresponsible. Like so many other US businesses they lean on import tariffs on trucks and SUV’s to increase their profit margins. Sign of the times.
@@JB-qt3wo yes exactly, there's a design flaw with the pcv valve BUT there is a replacement someone made out of I believe brass that will bypass it and make a sustainable valve. you just have to drill a hole on the intake manifold and buy the custom parts. I was going to do that video but sold it before I committed to it, mostly becaise they discont the car. i think it's out there on the cruze forums if you plan on running the car to end it is worth it. the 124 is amazingly easier to work on! so far I've upgraded many parts, but it's engineered for performance so there isn't much nonsense fluff from the government mandates. also tuning it next if those stupid chips ever come into eurocompulsions supplier. I also moved to Texas for various reasons and the fuel cost reduction has been very nice. Massive mix of vehicles here from tesla to stack diesels custom billowing
Very helpful video. I’m changing my valve cover, so I’m going change the plugs too while I’m in there.
Nice job explained the potential small holes you might fall in that only comes from doing said job a few times. Like the cocktail choice as well.
exactly why I made the video, I can't stand it when the tutorial skips the frustrating details. once you know the subtle difficulties the job is a breeze
something that wasn't mentioned that people should do is to make sure the spark plugs are properly gapped. Even if you buy pre-gapped ones double check as they can get damaged while shipping
Thank you very much! Helping my daughter change her spark plugs you saved her a lot of money as money is tight! Thank you again God bless you
Thanks for the video I have a 2013 with 85000miles an the book calls for a change at 96 but it has been running a bit rough so I bought some new plugs but haven't put them in yet...
Daniel Odonnell ,just put the plugs inside the car, say you put the plugs in.
Thank you for the informative and humorous guide! You made this process headache-free!
you're very welcome 🤠
Great video! Incredibly helpful! I'm going to have to buy a Jack now in order to do anything with spark plugs now.
The details were very helpful! successfully changed mine for the first time using this as a guide. Thank you!
Thank you for this great video! Had a P0304 code (misfire in cylinder 4) and after doing a bunch of research and reading of others issues (usually in the same cylinder), most of them had said it was the plug. Figured I would start cheap and go the same route. Your tutorial here really helped me do the job and guess what?? No more misfire! 😁
Yeah I have same problem is this why my car saying engine overheating or stabli tram repair
Just saying thank you. This worked perfect for my 2015 Buick Encore.
Hah, that's awesome! Didn't expect it to be used for other model vehicles.
Nice job. I learned something and I was entertained.
When putting plug back in best to remove ratchet from extension and turn plug in hand tight then use ratchet
to tighten plug so as to not cross thread the plug.
great tutorial man, I came across the oil&filter change video of yours, it was the easiest step by steps video, love it. keep the good work.
You were very CAUTIOUS about this, Awsome
You aren't using a Torque Wrench, should tightness be important when changing these spark plugs, or are things different with newer cars and newer engines? Do you just screw the plugs in like anything else?
Awesome video. Thanks for the refresher 👌
Damn. Great job brother. Made it look so easy. Keep up the good work.
Hey man great video, would this work on my 2014 chevy cruze
I can definitely do this thank you daddies girl 💪
I like this guy he is cool 😎
I guess I’ll be changing my spark plugs soon !
Great video!! You just saved me alot of money!!
What size torx bit did you use to get the plate off? I just checked my set, and they are all too small. I'll have to purchase one.
How do i pour the jack into a cup? 😂
not trying to be a nitpicker before you take the spark plugs out should you take some compressed air and blow it around the spark plug so no dirt gets in there so you don't like bend valve stem, just a thought.
love your happy cup in the background 😎
Thanks a lot ! For the video , tu eres un verdugo ! Un Caballo !.
I was weak at 6:53 lol 😂
XD
Like you know how theirs iridium kind or like the platinum kind what are the best for these cars copper plugs??
What is the size gap for the spark plug?
Any recommendations on what kind of spark plug wires to go with my new ngk iridium plugs
How often to change plugs in a Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 Turbo
question on the coil pack clip connector have you heard of anyone when the push the orange clip like you did and push down that the clip broke. have you had anyone have that issue where they push on the clip and it orange clip breaks
+Edward Gutierrez woa, it shouldn't take that much force, especially pushing down. Once you've tilted the clip pushing back and away requires the most force (kinda pops backs) never had an issue with it breaking. One of the draw backs of plastic parts is that risk though.
I broke the orange clip too :(
Edward Gutierrez. I had taken my car to a mechanic and he broke this part too while changing them out.. What's this part called and is it irreplaceable?
Edd Alfaro did you replace the connector? Just had the same issue yesterday...
Hi DBR! I popped open the rectangular plastic top and I found that the orange clip is held together by a white plastic zip tie. I didn't do that, and I think my dealer or the factory did something to it. Is that plastic zip tie an issue? I noticed that the rectangular plastic top isn't sitting down flush on that corner.
Help me DBR Kenobi... you're my only hope. Thanks!
Thanks for the video bro!!!
Did you use those kind of spark plugs because they are the ones that are recommended ? Like copper plugs ?
excellent teacher/technition
well thank you Patrick
so we did both ignition coil and spark plugs (no grease n stuff) cause it was having bad jerking with misfire codes fixed it for about a week but came back but not as bad so not sure on what else it could be
Awesome video bro thank you
Hey man I had to come to this video to ask, how much should I drink before attempting?
Nice vid,cheers pal. I’ll be over for some of that “Jack” from Bonnie Scotland one day ok!
Couldn’t pull the coil pack out with pliers and a towel, recommendations?
Hi, I received a P0301 error ODBII code on my CRUZE 1.8 Ecotec LT (2014) Korean industry. Do you think can be related to sparks plugs ? I'll give a try to check them at least. Thanks for the video, add for the comments of everyone.
Dielectric grease does not increase electrical conductivity. Other than that error, nice video.
Thank you. Just wanted I needed to know
My girl..babe did u change my spark plugs..
Me..yup
My girl...where's my car then..
Me...I took it for a test drive and got a dui 😂
Looking at the tips, they don't look like iridium, try iridium at same .028-.030 gap.
Iridium run better as they heat up, cold run bit rough, but they heat up fast.
what do you call the piece that covers the spark plug
the one that has 4 legs and 2 screws with electrical socket
the one you detached after you removed the plastic top
coilpack
now if i have to change the value cover gasket would it make it easier to change the spark plugs as well or does the gasket have to be on?
just did that. having it off exposed the engine. you'd want to do the jobs separately. spark plugs is easier than replacing the cover
WHAT A GREAT DEMO! THANKS
Thanks buddy
good,very detail form small process
Great video!
Soooooo where does the jack come in
Which r d best spark plugs?
What does it mean when your car squeaks when you turn in the ac?
Awesome. On to the Jack!
O thanku I love your video it help me alot thanku👍🤗
Great Video!!!
Whats the correct gap for the sparkplugs.? Or can you buy them properly gapped.?
.28
Great vid. 👍
Hi. You are saying use 5/8 socket in the vid but your links lead to 3/8. Will that make a difference? Thanks
chrissy3010 the link goes to a socket set for a 3/8 socket wrench. I'm saying in the video to use the 5/8 of the set on the bolt. If you buy the set you'll have what you need, but to make it not confusing: the socket connects to the wrench with a 3/8 side and holds the bolt on it's 5/8 side. Make sense?
Drive By Reviews Yes, I found that out when I was looking up sets😌😄. Thanks for responding. This video really is helpful.
Broke the plastic clip on the wiring harness immediately lol. Any tips on fixing that? It doesn't seem to serve much of a purpose
Thomas Strugar it's what locks the plug in place, unfortunately since they made it out of plastic that happens occasionally. You could buy a replacement and put it on, That's about it :p
Actually yes it does .. My car just turned of on me today left me stranded in the middle of the road well called my mechanic and turns out that piece broke when they changed the spark plugs so when i drove off the connector un hooked and my car turned off .. He was holding it in place and told me to start the car and turn on with no issues so yes it does actually has a purpose lol
Thomas Strugar ,zip tie, J.B.weld glue.
bubble gum should work to hold in place 🤔
Thank you so much
Big thing! Changinng spark plugs! Please
I kinda get the 2 1/2 hour thing, but should you just use a torque wrench and google torque for model in like 2 seconds? Seems sure way for accuracy and a decent wrench is like 30 bucks to be used over and over again
Yeah, I like to torque to spec a lot more these days, especially since I now daily drive a 124 Spider Abarth that gets very hot from the turbo. But if you're going to use copper grease on the spark plug threads it'll make the torque specs inaccurate and you can end up over torqueing. In this video I opted to use the copper grease (per my engineer mechanic friend) instead of using a torque wrench.
Dude, do you have to disconnect the battery first before starting the procedures?
Lorben Mc Carry not necessary since you're unplugging the power connection to the plugs before removing their housing.
Thank You!
With all the lens flare I thought I was watching a Michael bay movie for a second
incidentally my car is a decepticon
thx do you have any idea about belt noise?
Garo Ishkhanian it's not always the belt. Many times it's the bearings in idler/tensioner pulleys
You don’t rub dielectric on the plug itself that’s pointless. Every trained mechanic will tell you that you just squeeze some into the boot.
Would this be the same as a 2016? I Google 2016 Chevy Cruze LS and this came up.
This video was on the 1.4 L Turbo engine in the previous Cruze model. It's definitely going to be different in the LT 1.8 L 2016 model engine. The principles will be the same, however just by looking at 2016 engine pics it seems even the top panel was changed.
Drive By Reviews How do I find a tutorial for my car then? I need to do this for my car.
You need to change out already on a 2016? Well, you might find a decent tutorial on the cruzetalk forum, where cruze owners go to chat about their cars and solutions to problems.
Drive By Reviews Yes I need to change that plus have the front seal on the motor fixed. It is a 2016. I bought it Memorial Day weekend 2016. Today it has 67,235 miles on it.
Are the plugs already gapped for this car
No you gap them first, for this car its( .28 )
Thank you
Help me alot💪🙂👍 thanks
Happy to help
Where can I find platinum spark plugs for my Cruze
AutoZone
*hey thats pretty good*
? Is that the full tune up
Always use a magnetic socket when replacing the plugs
Can you clean them and reuse them? Anybody?
I only have a bottle of tequila will that do 🤔
Yes, it can. But when I taste tequila baby I still see ya
You said to put on the 5/8 at the end of the extension but the Amazon link says it's a 3/8
Matt Hernandez the directions in the video are referring to the size of the individual socket needed. The link is for a whole socket wrench set that is for a 3/8 inch wrench (the common wrench size to use for a job like this). Basically the side of the socket that connects to the wrench is 3/8, the side that wrenches things is 5/8, hope that helps!
Its a 3/8 drive with a 5/8 socket!!
4:40 1984 degrees
I feel like drinking forget the spark plugs