Great video! Just a bit of advice in removing the battery terminals: Always take the ground terminal off first, and reinstall it last to avoid doing arc welding with your socket wrench when you tighten the positive terminal and accidentally touch the tool to the frame. I have done it and it wrecks your tool and makes you jump into the next township.
Great advice, it can happen so easy if you don’t follow correct procedure. Rule of thumb: if you are ever doing anything to the positive terminal, the negative terminal better be disconnected. Applies to jumping a car too.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just did mine took me 4 hours. Had to get plugs from the dealer - 22401AA940 4 $ 26.45 SPARK PLUG DILKAR7Q8.Spark Plug. Could not break spark plugs loose with the swivel. I used a 14mm with an extension but shaved off the lock on the extension. Socket in then extension then had to fish for the socket. Thanks again.
One thing i love about those subaru engines is ease of doing an oil change because of oil filter placement but i wish they would place sparkplugs on the top like most 4 cylinder engines
Thanks for the video . Ended up getting the TONE PG86S extension set from Amazon Japan, helped a bunch but still very tricky for the driver rear plug. The trick in addition to your video was to disconnect the driver rear coil pack cable connector first to be able to get the coil pack out. Still a PITA! My plugs looked alright at 60k miles, but glad to finally get them replaced.
Great video! This explains why Subaru wants +$500 to replace the plugs. I miss the good ol' days when the plugs were right on top and it took 15 minutes to replace them, even for a total novice like me. Also, someone mentioned that the music was overpowering... the first song wasn't bad but the second song did begin to drown out your voice. However, I don't know if it was intentional but the "whir whir whir" at 1:28 in time with the impact wrench was a really nice touch.
I have no idea why Subaru continues to use these awful boxer engines. Boxer engines make sense in aircraft and motorcycles but in cars it is totally pointless.
I somewhat agree but they do help a lot with stability and lowering the center of gravity. But yes they have pretty much reached their performance limit design tweaks
Always helpful to some new Subaru Forester SK owners, i like the step by step process. Keep the content going sir and one day you'll hit a good amount of subscribers. 👍🏻
If anyone is looking to torque to spec (from the 2019 Forester service manual): Spark plug - 17.5N·m (1.8kgf-m, 12.9ft-lb) Ignition coil - 8.5N·m (0.9kgf-m, 6.3ft-lb)
I'm approaching 30k on mine, not looking forward to doing that driver's side rear plug. ugh. Glad to see someone successfully did it w/o lifting the engine.
Thank you for sharing your video and like you said the last spark plug at the end on the battery side was a tricky to take out and install. Thanks again
2020 Forester sport here... The ac line is dangerously close to the wiring harness bracket on the driver side. Also, probably don't have to unplug the ECU at all if you can just move the harness enough. Furthermore, the driver rear ignition coil required undoing the harness clip with a flat head and DO NOT lose this clip, and then pulled out the coil towards the front and up of the engine bay. Your extensions are going be slightly too short and just too long to really inconvenience you as much as possible 😂. Good luck if you are taking on the good ol boxer spark plugs on.
lol right! The month in advance mental preparation should help too. lol. Good luck! On the bright side, once its done, you won't have to worry about it again for a while. lol
Just did a whack load of maintenance. Started this morning 8am and finished at noon. Serpentine belt then moved onto spark plugs, PCV valve, throttle body clean and valve clean. Top it off with a fresh oil change. The last plug battery side closest to the fire wall was a B!A$@TCH!!! But, 2 stiff drinks and some thinking made it through! Just want to say thank you for tossing up the video for reference 😁
@@NORDICWAGON you sound like me. Lol. Just replaced both front cv axles, cvt fluid change, serpentine belt, and brake fluid. A lot of work, but feel like it’s almost brand new again.😂. Serpentine was easy and a pleasure to do.😂 And that drink always helps.😂👍🏾
Can you make a video of changing 2019 Subaru Forester 1. Front break pads 2. Break oil fluid changing 3. Transmission opening cleaning and changing transmission fluid? Thank you.
I actually just did the front about a month ago. Didn’t bother doing a vid, cause I was in a rush, plus it’s similar to the rear. I’m also due for all those you listed, so I will put together some vids of them.👍🏾
The SK Foresters have the TR580 transmission which is in a lot of older models so there are plenty of tran fluid changes out there. Check out Mrsubaru on youtube
You’re welcome! I actually have a video I’m in the process of editing now on transmission fluid replacement. I will try to get it posted by the weekend.
Great video, I would like to see better how you removed the coil for the cylinder number 4, it is a little challenge to remove it because the harness is too short, later I’ll find a tool so I can disconnect the harness from the engine. Good video buddy
When I replaced the fourth one, I broke the coil and waited for four days to receive other one. It is very difficult and time consuming. Finally replaced.
WOW i heard its a real pain to do and expensive if you get the dealer to do it, good work but dude i could barely hear you over the loud music...geez!!! Love your work...cheers. how much are those spark plugs each
It is, but the dealer will motivate you to go thru the pain.😂 awe man, I definitely didn’t want the music to be overpowering.😒. I thought I had lowered it to a decent level. Omg the cost…🥴 $27 each.😵
I have a 2018 FXT, The driver side is a test your patience.. but take your time and save some cash.. Dealer wants too much $ to do this. Stay safe and healthy , COVID ain't going away any time soon.
Lol I think they do that intentionally to make people want to take it to the dealer to get done. But I’ve done it twice now, and it seems like it gets easier the more you do it. I guess because you already know what to expect, and are better prepared. Lol. But I agree, these dealers want to knock you upside the head for service. Ridiculous. I’ll be doing as much as I can.👍🏾 COVID has kept me from being at 100k miles already, so I’m good with that.😂. Thanks and same to you!
Good job man great video!! You said it well, and really illustrated what it takes mentally and physically to do this job. I always do the hardest ones first or somewhere in the middle as not to be tired or mentally burned out on the job. Hey, and another way to justify the time vs money savings borderline is to take the amount you would spend and put it towards one of your other "fun" hobbies, and buy yourself that thing you've been waiting to buy. I did my spark plugs and CVT fluid, then easily justified a new $1k RC car. :-) - not being married also helps. ha ha
Thanks! Yeah I think if I would have know that was the hardest one, I would save it for last. Sometimes it’s easy to change your mind if you haven’t gotten in too deep. When the hardest part is at the end, you have no choice but to tough it out and finish.😂 I’m always for paying myself to do the job if I’m capable. Lol. And I think not having a wife definitely helps. Lol they don’t understand that there really aren’t any inexpensive hobbies.😂
We have a 2019 Forester bought new. Now has 70,000 so I will be tackling this job very soon. This is one of the reasons I wanted a RAV4 instead but my wife insisted on the Forester. It's been good up to now but in the back of my mind I was already thinking ahead to having to do awkward jobs like this one because of the Boxer engine. Also the durability of the CVT is questionable. On a positive note just removed a factory installed front brake pad to inspect, looks like new!
Well to be honest with you, I don’t think I’ve ever had a vehicle that the spark plugs are easy to change. Lol. Seems like they’re always in awkward locations. I just hit 78000, and it’s been good. I too was surprised at my breaks. The rear breaks are what wear out on the forester, so make sure you check them.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier not sure you are correct about rear brakes- on any car the front brakes are the ones that slow the car and apply the most force to slow and stop the car, so it stands to reason they wear out a lot faster than the rear. Noticed this on every car I've owned, and I've owned a lot, so I do not intend to check the rear brakes just yet.
@@robbflynn4325 I agree with you, but I’m speaking from experience. I have a video on that also. IMO it’s better to be safe than sorry, and take the time out to check the rear brakes too.
@@Lucrativesoldier my brother is a service writer for Subaru and indeed the rears wear faster because he says, in “simple terms”, that the rears engage stronger to prevent the car from nose-diving when braking.
😂thanks! Is it much easier to reach all the spark plugs in the Honda CRV? I’m ok with the trade off in the forester. Spark plug changes don’t happen often, so I can deal with it.
@@mfahlers honestly I don’t think I’ve ever changed spark plugs on any vehicle with ease. They are always in awkward locations. But maintaining the Subaru forester has been easier and more convenient than other vehicles in my opinion. Mainly oil changes, with the filter located up top and not down below.
*Can't just learn as a visionary learner without listening to words or music? Why don't you just make rules in your own video? Learn to be grateful and appreciate anything anything you get or receive for free.*
Subaru dealer charges a fortune for this job as they will lift the engine up to make room. Even on regular (vertical) engines I have seen cross threaded spark plugs, done by professionals. I hate to think what they could do on a Subaru... I'll stay with Japanese made cars...but not with Subaru.
Yeah the dealer is always trying to knock you upside the head. That’s why I choose to do my own maintenance. I love my Subaru forester, and would get another. But my parents have the ascent and it’s crap.😒
@@Lucrativesoldier I've been working on my cars for decades. I love doing it. It relaxes me. But, as I mentioned, I would not get a Subaru. My friend also got Ascent and he hates it. He feels he has no control of it. Car has a mind all its own which scares him. I like things simple.
@@samkitty5894 sounds like he has a newer Ascent, that is at least working like it should. lol. I agree with how you feel about the technology. I think it’s helpful for those who aren’t that great at driving. lol. I personally turn most of that tech off as like your friend said, I don’t like the vehicle controlling things. I prefer to rely on my driving skills, and I hate having to fight the vehicle. So I completely understand and agree with that. But I also think that technology is being put in all the newer vehicles.
Please keep in mind your hearing impaired friends. The music wasn't overpowering but it made your voiceover impossible to hear and essentially useless. Thanks for the video - getting ready to tackle the 60k service on my 2020 forester.
@@douglasphillips1203 I didn’t realize how loud the music was until after it was posted and I got so many comments about it. Now I avoid the music, or do it really low. lol. Lesson learned.👍🏾
Great video, you motivated me to order the parts and get started. I followed along the video and was able to replace the passenger side front and rear spark plugs with out issue. Then I removed the battery and wiring harness and removed and replaced the driver's side front spark plug with slight contortions of the hand. However, after I removed the pencil coil plug's 10MM bolt on the rear drivers side I was unable to remove the coil. I wiggled that thing for over an hour and could not get it off between the frame rail and the engine. How did you do it? I had to put the car back together with 3 new plugs and 1 old one for now but any advice would be appreciated. I read somewhere about removing the motor mount and jacking up for clearance but I am afraid to do so. You have the only video I could find on a 2019 Forester and it was immensely helpful for the first three spark plugs. Please advice on the last one. Thank you Bob
With all the shut downs, things really slowed down. It took me a lot longer to get to 60k than it did all the previous maintenance points. But I’ll be posting a vid soon on what to expect and lookout for at 60k.👍🏾 For now, here is my take on the 30k maintenance. th-cam.com/video/8GnKntumUR8/w-d-xo.html
Oh shoot, thanks for the heads up. I watched it before uploading and I did notice where I said something and it was hard to hear over the music, but I didn’t think it was that bad.😒 Thanks for the advice. It seems they always make sure the spark plugs aren’t easy to get to.😂
Any way to lower songs volume when you edit @@Lucrativesoldier . Yours isn't the only vid that music seems to be louder than vids normal audio. I know some editing tools & free music doesn't let audio levels be adjusted in editing
@@tpseeker3367 lol yes, that was actually lowered quite a bit. Next time I’ll go a little lower. It’s always tricky trying to find a good balance in the audio. I just watched it again, and for me, the only part that was kinda hard to hear was when I started on the first spark plug and said what size socket to use.🥴. So hopefully people will notice I put that info in the description.
Did you use the dealer NGK plugs SKU: 22401AA940 NGK: DILKAR7Q8? or the one that rock auto sells NGK: DILKAR7Q8 or hardly anyone else. Can anyone confirm the B8 variety fits and functions properly?
I had to purchase from the dealer at the time of this video. That was the only option at the time. Not sure if more options have become available now. Sorry
Number 4 spark plug coil how did you get that out ? Did you remove the wiring clip from the coil pack? Cause i have very limited room before the pack hits the frame rail...
@Lucrativesoldier once I took the clip off the backside of the coil pack and turned the coil itself so the bolt hole was pointing the top ot came out! But not without a loss of skin and blood..... lol, I've been working on cars/trucks/ motorcycles/small engines for over 45 year's as a ASE certified mechanic for most of that time. Unfortunately, I lost most of my tools in the " camp fire " on November 8 2018, and I haven't planned on replacing what I had. Sometimes, I miss being tooled up. Thanks for posting this and getting back to me I really appreciate it
@@christopherjohnston6042 Glad you were able to get it. A little skin and blood is always better than losing your marbles. It's a close battle between the two. lol It's always great to have the tools, but it also seems like you never have enough. lol I bought my dad some new tools, and he still comes over to borrow mine. lol. Take care!
@@christopherjohnston6042 Thanks a million - removing the clip and turning the coil was the ticket. Getting that clip back on was not nearly as much fun.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I have a question, does anyone else 2019 Subaru forester do a lot of kicking and jerking when it’s in first or second gear? Also, it’s not a smooth transition between the lower gears either. Also, it feels like I’m having a loose of power climbing hills with/out the ac on. I had my local dealership look at it but of course they never find anything! I’m truly concerned it’s the transmission 😳.
Thank you! I haven’t had that problem, but I would agree, sounds like a transmission issue. Unfortunately the Subaru dealers are great at not finding the problem.😒 involving Subaru USA, and being persistent often helps get things done. Make sure to document all your issues and efforts to address them, so you have records. Good luck!
@@Lucrativesoldier I understand it’s per schedule , question why only 60K for platinum spark plugs?! those plugs should run at least 100K. Do they want to make more revenue, bc people have to change them more often?
Great content and very well done vid - I must admit I'm probably gon bite the bullet and have it done at the dealership - I'm not patient at all anymore ..... The money spent ain't worth my cursings and aggravation - and NO I don't want to spend that kind of money 💲🤑🤑-
I did not have to do the relearn. I’m actually just seeing the relearn process for the cvt fluid change, and I didn’t do that one either and haven’t had any issues. I think if you have an error code or the vehicle isn’t running right, then you need to do the relearn.
I'm a member of a Subaru Forester forum. Your video shared a lot. The only issue people have is not seeing enough on that back driver's side plug removal.@@Lucrativesoldier
@@aleekat73 thank you! I’ve been hearing that. I didn’t realize I left it out. I think because I got caught up trying to figure it out. But it’s like all other plugs, just tight for the first time. You have to push the button and pull.👍🏾
Let the junk cv axles, junk transmission, thin cracking windshield,and everything else that failed in the first 2 thru 4 years stop you from buying a Subaru. Worst piece of junk I've ever bought.
As he stated, there should be no need to adjust the gap but if you want to verify the ones you bought are correct, the gap spec according to the 2019 Forester service manual is 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031in)
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Great video! Just a bit of advice in removing the battery terminals: Always take the ground terminal off first, and reinstall it last to avoid doing arc welding with your socket wrench when you tighten the positive terminal and accidentally touch the tool to the frame. I have done it and it wrecks your tool and makes you jump into the next township.
Lol yep, been there, done that too.😂. Thanks for the advice. Hope it helps others out too.👍🏾
Great advice, it can happen so easy if you don’t follow correct procedure. Rule of thumb: if you are ever doing anything to the positive terminal, the negative terminal better be disconnected. Applies to jumping a car too.
Paying an experienced Subaru mechanic to change my spark plugs is looking better all the time.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just did mine took me 4 hours. Had to get plugs from the dealer - 22401AA940 4 $ 26.45 SPARK PLUG DILKAR7Q8.Spark Plug. Could not break spark plugs loose with the swivel. I used a 14mm with an extension but shaved off the lock on the extension. Socket in then extension then had to fish for the socket. Thanks again.
You’re welcome! Yeah it’s a PITA, but glad it all worked out for you! Won’t have to worry about doing it again for a while.😂👍🏾
I’m a tech but this is my wife’s first Subaru. Thank you for this clip it explains it perfectly. Thanks bro may I life easier on a Saturday
Thanks, glad I could help!👍🏾
Very Helpful video!
Rear driver's side plug is very difficult. Be patient and don't give up.
One thing i love about those subaru engines is ease of doing an oil change because of oil filter placement but i wish they would place sparkplugs on the top like most 4 cylinder engines
I agree with that 100%👍🏾
But then you wouldn’t have a boxer engine… which is what makes Subaru. Also why they’re so safe.
Thanks for the video . Ended up getting the TONE PG86S extension set from Amazon Japan, helped a bunch but still very tricky for the driver rear plug. The trick in addition to your video was to disconnect the driver rear coil pack cable connector first to be able to get the coil pack out. Still a PITA! My plugs looked alright at 60k miles, but glad to finally get them replaced.
@@rickyw.2028 thanks, that’s good to know. I’m coming up on my turn to do them again, so I will keep that in mind. So not looking forward to it.😩😂
Great video! This explains why Subaru wants +$500 to replace the plugs.
I miss the good ol' days when the plugs were right on top and it took 15 minutes to replace them, even for a total novice like me.
Also, someone mentioned that the music was overpowering... the first song wasn't bad but the second song did begin to drown out your voice. However, I don't know if it was intentional but the "whir whir whir" at 1:28 in time with the impact wrench was a really nice touch.
I have no idea why Subaru continues to use these awful boxer engines. Boxer engines make sense in aircraft and motorcycles but in cars it is totally pointless.
I somewhat agree but they do help a lot with stability and lowering the center of gravity. But yes they have pretty much reached their performance limit design tweaks
I am getting close to 20,000 miles. Love my Subaru Forester 🥰
Always helpful to some new Subaru Forester SK owners, i like the step by step process. Keep the content going sir and one day you'll hit a good amount of subscribers. 👍🏻
Thanks! Always glad to help out.✌🏾
If anyone is looking to torque to spec (from the 2019 Forester service manual):
Spark plug - 17.5N·m (1.8kgf-m, 12.9ft-lb)
Ignition coil - 8.5N·m (0.9kgf-m, 6.3ft-lb)
@@Th3Think3r thanks for adding that info.👍🏾
I'm approaching 30k on mine, not looking forward to doing that driver's side rear plug. ugh. Glad to see someone successfully did it w/o lifting the engine.
I don’t know why they have to make something so simple, so difficult. Lol. Good luck!👍🏾
I had to use a tite reach wrench extension to get to the spark plug.
Thanks for the video. The only critique I have is that the music needs to be a little lower. Gets in the way of your instructions.
Lol thanks. I didn’t realize how loud it was, until almost every viewer points it out.😂. Lesson learned. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your video and like you said the last spark plug at the end on the battery side was a tricky to take out and install. Thanks again
@@thinkinggamergenat29 thanks, glad I could help. Unfortunately, I’m coming up on having to do it again.😩😂
2020 Forester sport here... The ac line is dangerously close to the wiring harness bracket on the driver side. Also, probably don't have to unplug the ECU at all if you can just move the harness enough. Furthermore, the driver rear ignition coil required undoing the harness clip with a flat head and DO NOT lose this clip, and then pulled out the coil towards the front and up of the engine bay. Your extensions are going be slightly too short and just too long to really inconvenience you as much as possible 😂. Good luck if you are taking on the good ol boxer spark plugs on.
Thanks for the input and suggestions.👍🏾. 7000 miles til I have to go thru this misery again.😩😂
@@Lucrativesoldier My condolences, minus well get a new PCV valve/hose while you're at it though!
@@ralkros681 lol right. I actually had the PCV done when they did a recall. It won’t hurt to inspect and replace if needed though. Thanks!👍🏾
Thank you for this video. It took a while (I lost my wobble socket on the passenger exhaust manifold) This was very helpful.
@@yecartabel glad I could help.👍🏾
That's better than paying Subaru dealer 500 dollars to replace them. Save some money a penny saved is a penny earned.
I agree with you 100%. I can’t just give my money away like that😂👍🏾
Change mine lol 😢
Going to give this ago in a month when I'm due. Have a bottle of Jameson Orange on deck for the driver's side ready! :)
lol right! The month in advance mental preparation should help too. lol. Good luck! On the bright side, once its done, you won't have to worry about it again for a while. lol
Just did a whack load of maintenance. Started this morning 8am and finished at noon. Serpentine belt then moved onto spark plugs, PCV valve, throttle body clean and valve clean. Top it off with a fresh oil change. The last plug battery side closest to the fire wall was a B!A$@TCH!!! But, 2 stiff drinks and some thinking made it through! Just want to say thank you for tossing up the video for reference 😁
@@NORDICWAGON you sound like me. Lol. Just replaced both front cv axles, cvt fluid change, serpentine belt, and brake fluid. A lot of work, but feel like it’s almost brand new again.😂. Serpentine was easy and a pleasure to do.😂
And that drink always helps.😂👍🏾
Can you make a video of changing 2019 Subaru Forester 1. Front break pads 2. Break oil fluid changing 3. Transmission opening cleaning and changing transmission fluid? Thank you.
I actually just did the front about a month ago. Didn’t bother doing a vid, cause I was in a rush, plus it’s similar to the rear. I’m also due for all those you listed, so I will put together some vids of them.👍🏾
The SK Foresters have the TR580 transmission which is in a lot of older models so there are plenty of tran fluid changes out there. Check out Mrsubaru on youtube
Thanks...very helpful though you really did not need to take out the entire air box on the passenger side.....
Thank you sir ,I’m looking on transmission fluid replacement any suggestion
You’re welcome! I actually have a video I’m in the process of editing now on transmission fluid replacement. I will try to get it posted by the weekend.
Great video, I would like to see better how you removed the coil for the cylinder number 4, it is a little challenge to remove it because the harness is too short, later I’ll find a tool so I can disconnect the harness from the engine. Good video buddy
OMG I’m pretty sure #4 was a PITA.😩. I just remember it took the majority of the time. Thanks, and good luck!
When I replaced the fourth one, I broke the coil and waited for four days to receive other one. It is very difficult and time consuming. Finally replaced.
You a real one for putting this video up! Good looks! Still a pain in the ass though
@@Zohdiak lol right! At least you’re good for another 60k miles. It’s almost time for me to do it again.😩
Thanks!✌🏾
WOW i heard its a real pain to do and expensive if you get the dealer to do it, good work but dude i could barely hear you over the loud music...geez!!!
Love your work...cheers. how much are those spark plugs each
It is, but the dealer will motivate you to go thru the pain.😂 awe man, I definitely didn’t want the music to be overpowering.😒. I thought I had lowered it to a decent level.
Omg the cost…🥴 $27 each.😵
Dealer wants $330 to do the swap, but at over $100 in parts… I am trying to decide how much my time is worth 🤣
I have a 2018 FXT, The driver side is a test your patience.. but take your time and save some cash.. Dealer wants too much $ to do this. Stay safe and healthy , COVID ain't going away any time soon.
Lol I think they do that intentionally to make people want to take it to the dealer to get done. But I’ve done it twice now, and it seems like it gets easier the more you do it. I guess because you already know what to expect, and are better prepared. Lol. But I agree, these dealers want to knock you upside the head for service. Ridiculous. I’ll be doing as much as I can.👍🏾
COVID has kept me from being at 100k miles already, so I’m good with that.😂. Thanks and same to you!
Covid will go away as soon as the media stop with their agenda. Wake up.
Good job man great video!! You said it well, and really illustrated what it takes mentally and physically to do this job. I always do the hardest ones first or somewhere in the middle as not to be tired or mentally burned out on the job. Hey, and another way to justify the time vs money savings borderline is to take the amount you would spend and put it towards one of your other "fun" hobbies, and buy yourself that thing you've been waiting to buy. I did my spark plugs and CVT fluid, then easily justified a new $1k RC car. :-) - not being married also helps. ha ha
Thanks! Yeah I think if I would have know that was the hardest one, I would save it for last. Sometimes it’s easy to change your mind if you haven’t gotten in too deep. When the hardest part is at the end, you have no choice but to tough it out and finish.😂
I’m always for paying myself to do the job if I’m capable. Lol. And I think not having a wife definitely helps. Lol they don’t understand that there really aren’t any inexpensive hobbies.😂
Very helpful tutorial. 👌
We have a 2019 Forester bought new. Now has 70,000 so I will be tackling this job very soon. This is one of the reasons I wanted a RAV4 instead but my wife insisted on the Forester. It's been good up to now but in the back of my mind I was already thinking ahead to having to do awkward jobs like this one because of the Boxer engine. Also the durability of the CVT is questionable. On a positive note just removed a factory installed front brake pad to inspect, looks like new!
Well to be honest with you, I don’t think I’ve ever had a vehicle that the spark plugs are easy to change. Lol. Seems like they’re always in awkward locations. I just hit 78000, and it’s been good. I too was surprised at my breaks. The rear breaks are what wear out on the forester, so make sure you check them.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier not sure you are correct about rear brakes- on any car the front brakes are the ones that slow the car and apply the most force to slow and stop the car, so it stands to reason they wear out a lot faster than the rear. Noticed this on every car I've owned, and I've owned a lot, so I do not intend to check the rear brakes just yet.
@@robbflynn4325 I agree with you, but I’m speaking from experience. I have a video on that also. IMO it’s better to be safe than sorry, and take the time out to check the rear brakes too.
@@Lucrativesoldier my brother is a service writer for Subaru and indeed the rears wear faster because he says, in “simple terms”, that the rears engage stronger to prevent the car from nose-diving when braking.
@@erikpartida884 thanks for that info. Hopefully Robb Flynn will listen to you, since he wouldn’t listen to me.🥺
Very helpful. Thanks!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help👍🏾
Great video and motivation to get a Honda CRV/
😂thanks! Is it much easier to reach all the spark plugs in the Honda CRV? I’m ok with the trade off in the forester. Spark plug changes don’t happen often, so I can deal with it.
@@mfahlers honestly I don’t think I’ve ever changed spark plugs on any vehicle with ease. They are always in awkward locations. But maintaining the Subaru forester has been easier and more convenient than other vehicles in my opinion. Mainly oil changes, with the filter located up top and not down below.
thanks so much
Thank you brother, great video🎉
Thank you!✌🏾
Any plans for strut/coil replacement in the future? I'm thinking of doing my own here soon.
Yes I actually just installed the ironman suspension. I love it, and will be posting a video soon on my opinion of it.
Man... Remove the music, or increase your vocals. Love the video, but can hardly understand what you're saying at times due to the music
*Can't just learn as a visionary learner without listening to words or music? Why don't you just make rules in your own video? Learn to be grateful and appreciate anything anything you get or receive for free.*
@@benergy100k2 Subarus are for queers anyways
Subaru dealer charges a fortune for this job as they will lift the engine up to make room.
Even on regular (vertical) engines I have seen cross threaded spark plugs, done by professionals.
I hate to think what they could do on a Subaru...
I'll stay with Japanese made cars...but not with Subaru.
Yeah the dealer is always trying to knock you upside the head. That’s why I choose to do my own maintenance.
I love my Subaru forester, and would get another. But my parents have the ascent and it’s crap.😒
@@Lucrativesoldier I've been working on my cars for decades. I love doing it. It relaxes me. But, as I mentioned, I would not get a Subaru. My friend also got Ascent and he hates it. He feels he has no control of it. Car has a mind all its own which scares him. I like things simple.
@@samkitty5894 sounds like he has a newer Ascent, that is at least working like it should. lol. I agree with how you feel about the technology. I think it’s helpful for those who aren’t that great at driving. lol. I personally turn most of that tech off as like your friend said, I don’t like the vehicle controlling things. I prefer to rely on my driving skills, and I hate having to fight the vehicle. So I completely understand and agree with that. But I also think that technology is being put in all the newer vehicles.
Thank you so much excellent work
Your PCV should be changed out by now too.
Thank you!
@@carolpresnell8173 you’re welcome!👍🏾
Any idea how this compares to the 2019 Subaru Ascent?
Actually I do. My parents have the 2019 Ascent, so had to do theirs also. It’s comparable.
Please keep in mind your hearing impaired friends. The music wasn't overpowering but it made your voiceover impossible to hear and essentially useless. Thanks for the video - getting ready to tackle the 60k service on my 2020 forester.
@@douglasphillips1203 I didn’t realize how loud the music was until after it was posted and I got so many comments about it. Now I avoid the music, or do it really low. lol. Lesson learned.👍🏾
INFORMATIVE!
Great video, you motivated me to order the parts and get started. I followed along the video and was able to replace the passenger side front and rear spark plugs with out issue. Then I removed the battery and wiring harness and removed and replaced the driver's side front spark plug with slight contortions of the hand. However, after I removed the pencil coil plug's 10MM bolt on the rear drivers side I was unable to remove the coil. I wiggled that thing for over an hour and could not get it off between the frame rail and the engine. How did you do it? I had to put the car back together with 3 new plugs and 1 old one for now but any advice would be appreciated. I read somewhere about removing the motor mount and jacking up for clearance but I am afraid to do so. You have the only video I could find on a 2019 Forester and it was immensely helpful for the first three spark plugs. Please advice on the last one. Thank you Bob
Don't know if you completed this but gently prying the coil should work.
You said to use a 9/16” socket on the plugs. My 2019 Crosstrek has 14mm plugs. Is the Forester different, or did you mess up?
Good question. I know the 9/16” works, and is about the same as 14mm so should be fine with either. Thanks for that👍🏾
Great video!! Appreciate it
Thank you! I appreciate the view and comment.
Always back at it my dude. I just hit 30k but it did oil change. U recommend the 30k service? Or just a bunch of baloney??
With all the shut downs, things really slowed down. It took me a lot longer to get to 60k than it did all the previous maintenance points. But I’ll be posting a vid soon on what to expect and lookout for at 60k.👍🏾
For now, here is my take on the 30k maintenance.
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You're better than MrSubaru
lol thanks, I appreciate that. Although I watch and like MrSubaru too.👍🏾✌🏾
Can you do this from under the vehicle? If so, is it easier?
If I remember correctly, going from under the vehicle is not an option.
Not sure what happened butt there's parts where we Can't Hear what you are saying do to the Music.
I use an old spark plug wire to help put in plugs.
Oh shoot, thanks for the heads up. I watched it before uploading and I did notice where I said something and it was hard to hear over the music, but I didn’t think it was that bad.😒
Thanks for the advice. It seems they always make sure the spark plugs aren’t easy to get to.😂
Any way to lower songs volume when you edit @@Lucrativesoldier . Yours isn't the only vid that music seems to be louder than vids normal audio. I know some editing tools & free music doesn't let audio levels be adjusted in editing
@@tpseeker3367 lol yes, that was actually lowered quite a bit. Next time I’ll go a little lower. It’s always tricky trying to find a good balance in the audio. I just watched it again, and for me, the only part that was kinda hard to hear was when I started on the first spark plug and said what size socket to use.🥴. So hopefully people will notice I put that info in the description.
Thanks @@Lucrativesoldier . Oh yeah hope the ac fan noise was remedied & hasn't come back.
@@tpseeker3367 yes they replaced the blower motor, and all has been great. Thanks👍🏾
Great job!
Thanks!
Did you use the dealer NGK plugs SKU: 22401AA940 NGK: DILKAR7Q8? or the one that rock auto sells NGK: DILKAR7Q8 or hardly anyone else.
Can anyone confirm the B8 variety fits and functions properly?
I had to purchase from the dealer at the time of this video. That was the only option at the time. Not sure if more options have become available now. Sorry
Can order them from O'Reillys too.
Number 4 spark plug coil how did you get that out ? Did you remove the wiring clip from the coil pack? Cause i have very limited room before the pack hits the frame rail...
It’s very tight in there. A lot of time and patience to get that one out. lol. Hope you were able to get it. Let me know
@Lucrativesoldier once I took the clip off the backside of the coil pack and turned the coil itself so the bolt hole was pointing the top ot came out! But not without a loss of skin and blood..... lol, I've been working on cars/trucks/ motorcycles/small engines for over 45 year's as a ASE certified mechanic for most of that time. Unfortunately, I lost most of my tools in the " camp fire " on November 8 2018, and I haven't planned on replacing what I had. Sometimes, I miss being tooled up. Thanks for posting this and getting back to me I really appreciate it
@@christopherjohnston6042 Glad you were able to get it. A little skin and blood is always better than losing your marbles. It's a close battle between the two. lol
It's always great to have the tools, but it also seems like you never have enough. lol
I bought my dad some new tools, and he still comes over to borrow mine. lol. Take care!
@@christopherjohnston6042 Thanks a million - removing the clip and turning the coil was the ticket. Getting that clip back on was not nearly as much fun.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I have a question, does anyone else 2019 Subaru forester do a lot of kicking and jerking when it’s in first or second gear? Also, it’s not a smooth transition between the lower gears either. Also, it feels like I’m having a loose of power climbing hills with/out the ac on. I had my local dealership look at it but of course they never find anything! I’m truly concerned it’s the transmission 😳.
Thank you!
I haven’t had that problem, but I would agree, sounds like a transmission issue. Unfortunately the Subaru dealers are great at not finding the problem.😒 involving Subaru USA, and being persistent often helps get things done. Make sure to document all your issues and efforts to address them, so you have records. Good luck!
Why they need to be replaced at 60K, every other vehicle I owned 100K for platinum.
Per Subaru maintenance schedule.🤷🏾♂️
@@Lucrativesoldier I understand it’s per schedule , question why only 60K for platinum spark plugs?! those plugs should run at least 100K. Do they want to make more revenue, bc people have to change them more often?
@@WarEagleTheBest that’s very possible. The spark plugs are so new so you can only buy them from Subaru.🥺
Great content and very well done vid - I must admit I'm probably gon bite the bullet and have it done at the dealership - I'm not patient at all anymore ..... The money spent ain't worth my cursings and aggravation - and NO I don't want to spend that kind of money 💲🤑🤑-
Thank you! I know what you mean. Lol. Sometimes you have to choose between your wallet and your sanity.🤪😂
@@Lucrativesoldier you are correct !! Sub left for great vid and being correct on the sanity 😊 -i set an appt for it to be done 😊 GOD bless you man 👍
About how long did it take you to finish the job?
Wow, spark plugs already!?
Yes it’s recommended at 60k miles.
@@Lucrativesoldier oh ok. Just 60k and not the months?
@@1990Ravens yeah unfortunately I put a lot of miles on her already.😒. But we’ll enjoyed miles.😁
@@Lucrativesoldier as long as you’ve enjoyed the miles.
The sport 19 is a v6 correct?
The 1 you have?
So glad the crappy music ends 😅
lol everyone hated the music. I just didn’t want people to watch in silence.😂
@@Lucrativesoldierbro silence is golden - great job and will subscribe
@ thank you, I appreciate you!👍🏾
Did you have to do an idle relearn? Lots of mixed info the the net.
I did not have to do the relearn. I’m actually just seeing the relearn process for the cvt fluid change, and I didn’t do that one either and haven’t had any issues. I think if you have an error code or the vehicle isn’t running right, then you need to do the relearn.
I'm a member of a Subaru Forester forum. Your video shared a lot. The only issue people have is not seeing enough on that back driver's side plug removal.@@Lucrativesoldier
@@aleekat73 thank you! I’ve been hearing that. I didn’t realize I left it out. I think because I got caught up trying to figure it out. But it’s like all other plugs, just tight for the first time. You have to push the button and pull.👍🏾
I understand. Having to use both hands.@@Lucrativesoldier
I didn’t catch that can you show me one more time…on mine? Ahhhhh, no, I’ll do it not looking forward to that last one.
Lol I might only do 3 plugs next time.😂. Glad it doesn’t have to be as frequent as the oil change. Lol✌🏾
Music is too loud.
lol yep, someone beat you to that already. But thanks anyway.
@@Lucrativesoldier the video is fantastic though. You saved me$400
Would this be pretty similar for a Subaru accent?
Yes pretty much identical. I had did a vid on the Ascent but decided not to post it for that reason.
This is the reason I will never have a Subaru.
lol all over 1 spark plug? Just having the oil filter up top makes it worth it for me.😂
Let the junk cv axles, junk transmission, thin cracking windshield,and everything else that failed in the first 2 thru 4 years stop you from buying a Subaru. Worst piece of junk I've ever bought.
@@chrisfinamore6364 well when you put it that way…😂
STOP STOP STOP THE CRAPPY MUSIC (NOISE)
You just have to turn your volume down. Lol
1st interval is at 60k then every 30k??? say what... is that correct???
Lol no. It should be every 60k.
How long did it take you start to finish? I wonder what the dealer charges to change plugs?
It’s hard to say, because I also had to record the video. I would guess 2-3 hours. I’m sure the dealer is quicker, but charges $$$. Lol
@@Lucrativesoldier Thank you!
I just got quoted $475
Music is too loud!
Yeah can’t fix it now. Just gotta lower your volume. lol👍🏾
Soooo hard.....
Best part is not having to do it again for a long while.😂
Do the plugs come pre gapped? What should the gap be?
The plugs are vehicle specific, so no need for gap adjustment.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier Thank you!
@@tillisross2246 you’re welcome!✌🏾
As he stated, there should be no need to adjust the gap but if you want to verify the ones you bought are correct, the gap spec according to the 2019 Forester service manual is 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031in)
Music is too loud *says in geriatric voice
You only change 2??
lol no all 4
Toyota rav4 is so much easier
You stayed cool. Right side looked like a b--h!
Get rid of the music
The musics dope
I have 1600 miles left to do this 🥲