The EASY way to change spark plugs on a Toyota V6 Camry or Avalon

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  • How to properly change plugs on a Toyota V6. Method for 98 Avalon. Same for the Camry. This method should work on any Toyota V6 engine.
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Komentáře • 413

  • @xxmfflxx
    @xxmfflxx Před 6 lety +197

    Filmed with a cell phone and still the best quality video you can find.

  • @johnathan1737
    @johnathan1737 Před 5 lety +140

    Just coming to say i did a successful spark plug change after watching this video without taking off the intake manifold . This video saved me lots of cash 💪💪💪💸💸💸💸💸💸

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 5 lety +6

      johnathan 173 I’m really glad to hear that!

    • @richiehardison6132
      @richiehardison6132 Před 4 lety +4

      Dr. Baloach same thanks for the help lol

  • @rkgsd
    @rkgsd Před 3 lety +88

    19 years with this popular engine and you're the first one to make it so easy! You're the man!

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks!

    • @adambarney1137
      @adambarney1137 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree. All I have to do is get the proper tools, wobbly socket, and extensions. I will be good. But you definitely Inspires all us backyard mechanic.. I wish you had it for this same car when u need to change the gasket for the manifold. And the other one is intake manifold replaced but more importantly, the damn Knock sensor has to be replaced its in the intake area of the block. Urrrghhhh pls 🙏🏿 help!!🤬🤬🙃😝

  • @docbooth5757
    @docbooth5757 Před 4 lety +26

    Thanks. For those of larger stature: soaped left arm with nitrile gloves, a long pair of angle tipped needle nose to remove the back driver side plug wire, a kneeling foam pad for the top of the radiator area to rest your right knee on when taking care of the last plug. Good info Abuzar, thanks again. If anyone is interested, I moved and replaced my knock sensors to the outside of the engine with $25 sensors, not Toyota $125 sensors. 50,000 miles and no problems.

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 4 lety +4

      Doc Booth Nice. Might as well make it easy on yourself. No use getting all banged up.

    • @vincenegra2612
      @vincenegra2612 Před 2 lety +1

      I have a 98 avalon and would be interested in this Mod.

    • @adambarney1137
      @adambarney1137 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@vincenegra2612 me too. I have 1999 Toyota Solara SLE model but knock sensor been bad for some years now. I just don't have the tools he mention angle tipped needle nose tires 🙄 H.E.L.P. 😮😮S.O.S. I need the car to run better its also need wires which I bought gasket, wires for spark plus. Knock sensor etc. Can someone upload this deal in YT😊

    • @dcloes67
      @dcloes67 Před 3 měsíci

      If by chance you see this, where did you move your knock sensors?

  • @starwarsutube
    @starwarsutube Před 5 lety +31

    Thank you for taking the time to film and explain. I just successfully changed my spark plugs on a 1997 Toyota Camry V6.
    Tip! Make your life easier: use multiple 'universal swivel joints' and 3" + 6" extensions. Easier to remove, torque, and saves your hands.
    Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

    • @matthewcallahan4437
      @matthewcallahan4437 Před 2 lety +1

      You are the man!, thanks for the video!!!

    • @gerstmanndavid
      @gerstmanndavid Před rokem +2

      Thanks for giving a name to the tool he recommended in the video. Knowing the terminology is half the battle.

  • @botperson
    @botperson Před 4 lety +14

    Just followed your basic advice on a 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS. Being very careful it took me 4 hrs to remove and replace the more difficult rear 3 plugs, but I could get my hands and tools in place as you said with only a few minor adjustments. I was also able to use a small box end wrench to remove two (driver side) of the three bolts holding the spark plug tubes in place. The biggest pain was dissconecting the powercables from the passenger side two spark plug tubes. I did not have to remove the power cable from the far spark plug tube on driver side. I'm sure each situation will be different, but I know I could now remove and replace the three rear plugs in an hour or so. Don't be afraid to do it, but make sure you have your tools in order before starting 😁 The idea is more intimidating than the actual job. The Toyota dealer claimed the intake manifold and other items needed to be removed to get to the rear plugs but that is simply not true. My cost for 6 NGK Iridium spark plugs thru Walmart was $36 and I had to buy a couple of tool items for $15 including the wobble socket. Big difference from the $312 quoted me by a Toyota shop. Be sure to use a magnetic spark plug socket to remove and replace the sparkplugs. When replacing the plugs hand screw them in as far as possible before using a ratchet to tighten them. One caution is to make sure you don't lose the spark plug tube gasket when removing the spark plug tubes. I did but was able to get a new one for $3. I'm 73 and if I can do this anyone can. Thanks for your great video that encouraged me to change my own plugs😊

    • @lancemurray7107
      @lancemurray7107 Před 2 lety +2

      Excellent help! Especially, " The idea is more intimidating than the actual job."

    • @lancemurray7107
      @lancemurray7107 Před 2 lety

      I like your dog video's too.

  • @lovercity28
    @lovercity28 Před 2 lety +5

    Whew! My head has been spinning for days trying to keep up with videos that basically gut the car to get to those rear plugs. Thank you so much for making this so easy to follow along, no rambling and extra/useless info!!

  • @winstondoc2009
    @winstondoc2009 Před 3 lety +17

    Dude! You don’t know how much you’ve just eased my mind with this video, thanks!
    Now it’s been a few hours later and I got it done! I used a flexible extension to get the job done , Thanks for the guidance!

  • @jugdhiss
    @jugdhiss Před rokem +18

    You can also access the back plugs comfortably without removing the PCV valve and manifold ground wire, if you put a long, thick plank of wood on the front valve cover and the radiator support frame. Then just lie on your front on the plank and feel around for the plug wires, and use the right extension lengths to loosen/tighten the plugs. I do this every time and it turns it from awkward to a piece of cake.

    • @rairadrai
      @rairadrai Před 9 měsíci +3

      Make a video please. Title it 1MZ wood plank spark plug trick.

    • @amdinside5383
      @amdinside5383 Před 4 měsíci

      lol​@@rairadrai

  • @jerryhunter8388
    @jerryhunter8388 Před rokem +5

    I was watching 20 minute videos and they were pulling everything off to get to the plugs. You're awesome and great video. I will use this technique soon.

  • @twmm71
    @twmm71 Před 6 lety +20

    Thank you! I've built engines. I know what I'm doing. But this video was a great help! I was staring at my car for quite a while before I broke down and Googled a video. I looked at one or two before this one this is by far the best. Thanks again!

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you for the kind words. Glad it helped!

  • @condor5635
    @condor5635 Před 4 lety +9

    Great job. I did it the hard way 2 years ago on my Highlander. If I ever do it again I will give this a shot. Not convinced every Toyota mentioned will have identical clearances but they might. Thanks again!

  • @donjaun8435
    @donjaun8435 Před 2 lety +4

    Bro thank you for this video.
    Just saved like 200$ and waiting for my car at a shop, I did this job in like a hour.
    Sure it takes manuevering and figuring out, but now I know how to do this no matter what

  • @tommurphy6847
    @tommurphy6847 Před 6 lety +9

    Fantastic video and well-timed. I just started changing the plugs on my 99 Avalon which has the same engine. I had almost given up and thought about taking it to a dealer, then I saw your video. Save me some real cash!

    • @jaylynn2344
      @jaylynn2344 Před 5 lety +1

      I have a 2000 toyota avalon and the intake manifold pip is glowing red. Can you tell me what it might be.

  • @ronaldrosquist6132
    @ronaldrosquist6132 Před 4 lety +1

    The only video out there that does not show the engine half tore apart, great job, makes it easy to do a difficult job. :)

  • @andrewcoffey4694
    @andrewcoffey4694 Před 5 lety +41

    That's great! Now if only I could change my valve cover gaskets without removing the intake manifold+5 million other things ;)

    • @Honeysman123
      @Honeysman123 Před 5 lety

      Plane Coffey Toyota problems

    • @rkgsd
      @rkgsd Před 3 lety +2

      I've been putting up with just adding a half quart every month but it's due for its second valve cover gasket job after the last time 9 years ago.. Just not sure it's worth the cost this time on a now 18 year old car.

  • @raymondbroughton9191
    @raymondbroughton9191 Před 3 lety

    Thank You! I almost paid over $300 on my daughter's car for the very thing you just showed an easier way to do! And I saved a bunch of money on my car insurance! "I'm being serious about that also." Thanks!

  • @leightonsimmonds6795
    @leightonsimmonds6795 Před rokem +1

    I wish i watched this earlier. I changed my plugs the other day in my rx 300 and it took me all day because i took everything off to reach them. Thanks much bro.

  • @mikee1967
    @mikee1967 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice instructional for my 1998 Avalon w/190,000. Thought I was looking at a trip to the cleaners but you saved my butt...TYVM :-)

  • @sevencorsa
    @sevencorsa Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for sharing this video, a big help. I have 2 Avalons and when they need plugs I will use your technique. Many Thanks

  • @bene54
    @bene54 Před 3 lety +1

    very nice! Thank you for the excellent tip. I looked at the car and thought it could be done without removing the intake, then watched your video and I see what needs to be done. Again, Thanks!

  • @Rareparrot
    @Rareparrot Před 2 lety +3

    Hi - this video gave me the confidence to "have a go mate" (I'm from AUS) and it worked out well. I taped any connections with tape that could leave a part in the spark plug tube. So the spark plug socket was taped to the socket bar. Also my spark plug socket was magnetic which I consider a must as it holds the spark plug firmly but not too firmly with magnetic force. I can't thank you enough because I am low income and your video saved me a lot of money I would have had to pay a garage. Cheers !!!

  • @auntieikit2614
    @auntieikit2614 Před rokem +1

    such a game changer to have someone point out that other tools exist ... i'll have to make sure i have, or can aquire, those to finish this job. thank you!

  • @jaklein88able
    @jaklein88able Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks for a straight to the point video!

  • @artmora7270
    @artmora7270 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for all your tips man...everything you show on your video was very helpful and I really appreciate your help. God bless you !!!

  • @nicksalter2200
    @nicksalter2200 Před rokem

    I know it wasn't easy to record that but you did good enough for me to be convinced I don't need to take off my manifold. Saw a video prior we're he removed the entire manifold then saw this lol thanks

  • @sweet65mustang
    @sweet65mustang Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much for this video. I have a bunch of stuff to do today so i won't get to look at this until later and all the other videos show having to remove the intake. I would have been pissed off all day thinking about it. This shouldn't be too bad.

  • @hawerddolbee1278
    @hawerddolbee1278 Před 5 lety +1

    Job well done I was trying to figure out how to do that without taking everything apart

  • @travish9309
    @travish9309 Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you!!! Really Thank you so much for sharing this info

  • @BLS36
    @BLS36 Před 3 lety +1

    This is good quality and you showed us exactly what’s needed.

  • @chilidogcats
    @chilidogcats Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for posting this! I cringed when I saw how complicated changing the rear three plugs was going to be. They said that my V6 SAAB was hard? Not even close. This is a nice and easy hack to make changing the rear spark plugs on my V6 Solara simple and easy. It's crazy doing it the conventional way.

  • @nathanield.4527
    @nathanield.4527 Před 5 měsíci

    Just finished mine today. Everything worked just like you showed. Thank you!

  • @toddweber3156
    @toddweber3156 Před rokem +1

    Straightforward and simple. Thank you.

  • @autumnwillis881
    @autumnwillis881 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for explaining this so easily I definitely feel a lot more prepared to do my spark plugs now

  • @manuelrivas9141
    @manuelrivas9141 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Right to the point and the best video on how to remove the spark plugs, I just finished my 99 Avalon I can thank you enough for uploading this such helpful video 👌👌👌👌👍👍

  • @takklebox652
    @takklebox652 Před rokem +1

    Just wanted to drop a comment to say thank gou so much fpr this video! You saved me so much time aggravation, and nloody knuckles. From start to finish it took me about an hour and 15 mins not counting rain delays lol.
    If it weren't t this video, i wouldve been working on thus job for probably another 2-3 hours. Who cares about the video being shot on a potato cam. It got the point across and as far as i can see, its help a lot of poeople save time and effort. And THATS what matters!! Thanks again!!!!

  • @kenhood5003
    @kenhood5003 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for doing the video and also telling about the swivel socket. It worked great

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 4 lety

      I’m glad it helped! Please consider subscribing I’m trying to get to 1000 subscribers.

  • @markfelton4965
    @markfelton4965 Před 4 lety

    Best video I've seen to help me with the problem. Good looking out thanks

  • @whitecobrae_kia7497
    @whitecobrae_kia7497 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the help. It looks a lot more easier than I thought it was gonna be!

  • @oweale
    @oweale Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks very much for this, it's just what I needed to see.

  • @pirihern9329
    @pirihern9329 Před 2 lety

    Best and easiest way to remove rear plugs out there. Much appreciated

  • @theitalian556
    @theitalian556 Před 4 lety

    Very nice! Thank you so much for posting this!
    I'll changing my plugs next week.
    Wish me luck. :)

  • @joelsmith4816
    @joelsmith4816 Před 4 lety

    Thanks my friend for the vid and the tool advice. So helpful

  • @froggykoepke1980
    @froggykoepke1980 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so so much I knew there was an easy way to go about it.

  • @joelee5875
    @joelee5875 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the posting, great help.

  • @puregaming3976
    @puregaming3976 Před rokem

    Thank You! Worked great on my 99 avalon!

  • @robertforzano4697
    @robertforzano4697 Před 3 lety

    Yahoo! So you CAN do the plugs without pulling the intake manifold. Thanks for the video.

  • @tonyguerrero2870
    @tonyguerrero2870 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the knowledge friend.

  • @sonnydelong4026
    @sonnydelong4026 Před měsícem

    I’ve done my spark plugs but not coil packs!! I thought I’d have to take my manifold off again. Thank you so much!!!!! This will be much easier!!

  • @josephvelez88
    @josephvelez88 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video super useful been worried about this maintenance

  • @professordaggz4455
    @professordaggz4455 Před rokem

    This man's a champion. THANK YOU!!

  • @MichaelGolpe
    @MichaelGolpe Před rokem

    Fabulous! 5 years on and no one else has this! 9th video I watched too! What were those parts again? 😂 Got my subscription!😊

  • @barrynixon2054
    @barrynixon2054 Před 8 měsíci

    This video was one of the best I’ve ever had to use for a repair. All of the others are a waste of time. Thank you bro

  • @GaTeBoi
    @GaTeBoi Před 5 lety

    Appreciate you Sir this video really helped & saved some money

  • @johnjay336
    @johnjay336 Před 2 lety

    Your the man, good job. Will help me with my sons car, he struggling right now. So thank you.👍

  • @robertdeollos4195
    @robertdeollos4195 Před 5 lety

    Thanks 4 posting this. Very helpful and quality was fine

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 5 lety

      Thank you, I appreciate that.

  • @rb818
    @rb818 Před 5 lety

    You are a boss.. thanks for putting this video up

  • @larryreyes1064
    @larryreyes1064 Před 11 měsíci

    Hay man! I appreciate you big time! Other guys only show video of removing only the 3 front spark plugs. This video was very helpful thank you sir

  • @yeejhaam6934
    @yeejhaam6934 Před 5 lety

    Thanks friend it's very helpful

  • @mariogutierrez8085
    @mariogutierrez8085 Před 4 lety

    nice and simple thank you young man.

  • @CappityDappity
    @CappityDappity Před 5 lety

    Finally somebody that knows what there talking about

  • @JIM-vd7eq
    @JIM-vd7eq Před 2 lety

    thanks i needed that info was about to remove the part then saw you video and just followed instructions and thanks

  • @johnw.i.9876
    @johnw.i.9876 Před 4 lety

    wow thank you the best video I have seen about car and specially on V 6 engine tuna up less talk more view less video waste time GOD bless you bro. thank you very much excellent

  • @brettsalter3300
    @brettsalter3300 Před 4 lety +1

    "This method should work on any Toyota V6 engine".....Except for the Toyota Estima van. How I wish this method DID work for them.
    Thank you so much anyway.

  • @chainlinks07
    @chainlinks07 Před 5 lety

    Dude! Thanks!
    Saved me a lot of headache with this video big thumbs up from me my dude!

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 4 lety

      I’m glad you liked it!

  • @halseyballistic
    @halseyballistic Před 4 lety

    Outstanding explanation!

  • @smileylokogr
    @smileylokogr Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video bro really comes in handy to see someone do it first lol I appreciate it 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼👍🏼

  • @franciscomena3382
    @franciscomena3382 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the video bro..

  • @leifnilsen7079
    @leifnilsen7079 Před 4 lety

    Excellent. Thank you. Very clever.

  • @JBUCKLEY86
    @JBUCKLEY86 Před 5 lety

    Great content! Thank you

  • @dcvtss
    @dcvtss Před 3 lety

    Great video right to the point and shows a neat "hack". If that cordless ratchet is like mine it does do about 50 ft-lbs of impact I don't think I would use that on the spark plug threads in the head but maybe I'm too paranoid.

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks! I only use it to remove plugs never put them on

  • @josephgarcia3767
    @josephgarcia3767 Před 3 lety +1

    Found that part from Harbor Freight. Thank you for the link.

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 3 lety +1

      Joseph Garcia Awesome man glad you found it! Sorry I wasn’t able to get back to you sooner.

    • @josephgarcia3767
      @josephgarcia3767 Před 3 lety

      Dr. Abuzar Baloach what is the length of the wobble extension? Harbor Freight was out of stock. I found a duralast socket remover, it’s attached to the wobble extension.

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 3 lety

      Joseph Garcia Not a 100 percent positive on the length. I bought a whole set of different lengths from HF and it was one of them.

  • @ni213ki6
    @ni213ki6 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thank you for your lesson.
    Any other vids on that same Monty you would be swish.
    Thanks from New Zealand 🤗

  • @randyankele4498
    @randyankele4498 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey friend I just wanted to say thank you so much. you have saved me so much time. I totally appreciate you thank you RANDY A

  • @seanthegod4585
    @seanthegod4585 Před rokem

    Thanks man, just what I needed. 👍

  • @fencemanalways9730
    @fencemanalways9730 Před 4 lety

    Bro u da man im doi g mine tomorrow.thanks bro

  • @richardhaen
    @richardhaen Před 3 lety

    Very good video, it cost me more then 500.00 to get it done if I would of seen this I would of did it myself. Thanks for the information
    Thanks again

  • @stevengoing
    @stevengoing Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Abuzar. This was very helpful even with your one-handed video!

  • @alejandrobedolla2106
    @alejandrobedolla2106 Před 4 lety +3

    Genius! Pure genius!

  • @fakriaabdali3535
    @fakriaabdali3535 Před 5 lety +1

    Great job thank you

  • @Coatl20
    @Coatl20 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video my gramps always said there is a tool for it son just got to find it 👍short and to the point I like it even more

  • @tommynguyen2612
    @tommynguyen2612 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks a lot for your helpful video.😍😍😍

  • @Murphyslawfarm
    @Murphyslawfarm Před 3 lety

    G'day thank you for the video mate

  • @lightasafeather9750
    @lightasafeather9750 Před rokem

    Thanks this was the easiest fix ever 😊

  • @tektech1065
    @tektech1065 Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent video! Very helpful. I could do it with my 2XL hands.

  • @tobaccojohn9664
    @tobaccojohn9664 Před 2 lety

    Greatly appreciate this video

  • @georgefisher1719
    @georgefisher1719 Před 4 lety

    Finally a perfect video how to remove easy cheap way instead of paying $400 Australian to a Toyota service centre thanks Matey...

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 4 lety

      George Fisher I’m glad the video helped! Please consider subscribing even if you don’t watch anymore videos because I’m trying to reach 1000 subs haha. Thanks!

  • @georgerios7491
    @georgerios7491 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks Man U are a life saver good job now I can du mine 93 Camry thanks 😊again keep strong ❤️👌😻

  • @kentreg1
    @kentreg1 Před 5 lety

    Ohhhhh the universal joint goes between the extensions. Sad to say I never thought of that. Thank you!

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching!

    • @meynardsy6338
      @meynardsy6338 Před 4 lety

      What is the actual name of the pivoting joint?

  • @greggrobertson2650
    @greggrobertson2650 Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for the education and angles

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re welcome!

  • @Codeblauananas
    @Codeblauananas Před 5 měsíci

    God level! Thank you.

  • @keithmarzan3209
    @keithmarzan3209 Před 3 měsíci

    Humm nice. Job. I'm a mechanic I didn't know about that way. Thanks

  • @domenicsandri2740
    @domenicsandri2740 Před 6 dny

    Thank you!!! Should I wear worried about torque specks when tightening with a wrench, or just tighten until it’s tight?

  • @gizmo33rd
    @gizmo33rd Před 2 lety

    Thanks I have to do my daughter in law cars this week

  • @ilyuha30ka
    @ilyuha30ka Před 5 lety +2

    Thank's ,you cool man

  • @bkurtz8770
    @bkurtz8770 Před 4 lety +1

    Will work for Sienna's also

  • @ramumadhavaram9208
    @ramumadhavaram9208 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the very useful information. Regarding the spark plug socket, I see amazon has 10 inch and 6 inch long ones. Did you use 10 inch one or would that be too long for the back plugs?

  • @mohdeter4165
    @mohdeter4165 Před 5 lety

    thank you so much brother

  • @user-hd4rd7wi4g
    @user-hd4rd7wi4g Před 11 měsíci

    Not all hero’s wear capes!!!! I owe you a beer my boy!!!

  • @LouJustlou
    @LouJustlou Před 3 lety

    This will save me 200 bucks! Thanks!

    • @abuzar1
      @abuzar1  Před 3 lety

      Lou Justlou you’re welcome! If the video helped please consider subscribing.