Thanks for your video. I disagree with some of the commenters who faulted the video for not showing each and every spark plug being reinserted. We all know there are 6! You answered all my questions and demonstrated all the critical aspects of a spark plug change. A complete novice probably should not attempt a spark plug change of this complexity without studying some of the basics of auto mechanics, such as torques, specialized sockets and the functions of systems they are disconnecting. Your video demonstrates how to accomplish this task in half the time of the dealer flat rate manual and without removing the intake. My 17 Tacoma just turned 59999 miles and the rest of the 60K service is complete. Just waiting for a break in the rain, because natural light really un-complicates the process.
Thanks for the video. I just had my 60 k service on my 17 taco and was quoted over 700 for new plugs. I asked why so much they told me becuse they had to completely take off so many items to just get to the plugs. After watching your video i will do the job myself.
Great vid, pretty much the way I do it in my dealer shop. One tiny shortcut, if you have a 6" extension you don't need to pull the intake pipe or airbox cover to get the front plug on the passenger side, just fish the socket and extension underneath the pipe into the spark plug tube, break it loose with your ratchet, pull that off the extension, and run it out by hand. Saves a couple minutes, especially when it's a few years older and the intake pipe fights you, and you don't run the risk of damaging the MAF sensor connector.
Thanks for this video. I was able to change my plugs and it saved me $350. I have to say, this has to be the most difficult spark plugs I have changed thus far. It took me three hours because I didn’t know what I was doing. The next time I do it on my 2016 Tacoma, which will probably be never, it should take less time. I am a beginner when it comes to doing car maintenance and repairs and if I can do it, you can too.
My dealership (here in Round Rock, Tx.) told me the exhaust manifold (in it's entirety) had to be removed to access the plugs on the driver's side, at a charge of a whopping $700.00... I'll do it myself after seeing your vid. liked and already subscribed.
The shop near my house quoted me $800 for this job including removing intake manifold. They were also charging $200 for the plugs themselves. Just finished the job myself for 60 in parts, 2 hours of time, and only a few bloody knuckles! Runs great.
Just finished my 2017 with 130k mi. You only showed replacing the middle spark plug on the drivers side and now I know why: the other 2 on that side are very tough to get out ! I did have to unplug the O2 sensor as well as break a retainer clip holding a wire going across the outer plug coil /cover (then about 10 min of massaging the coil packs out, afraid I was putting too much strain on some electrical wires that were in the way. Also the two metal bars you moved out of the way : yes you can get to the lower bolts through the wheel well .
How many miles were on the truck when you changed them, and how many miles were on the spark plugs before they got changed? Few of them looked pretty worn out is why im asking. Thanks for the video 💪😎
call me crazy, but you never put the spark plugs back in! I was hoping to see what i should torque these at. Other than that, great video. I'm about to change them on my 2017 with the same OEM spark plugs.
Your video was very helpful. One thing that might help amateur is like myself, knowing how to disconnect the electrical connectors themselves in all videos that I’ve seen like this is skimmed over also on all videos I’ve seen like this other than yours they concentrate on the passenger side of disconnection the driver side you skimmed over at the lot there it is not easy to get all that stuff out-of-the-way, I would’ve liked to seen you actually do that as getting a hold of some of the bolts where they are is a unbelievable knuckle buster
Great video! I had mine changed at 45k miles. And yes, the manual does specify to have it done at 60k. I had it done earlier because I have the money and I plan on keeping my truck forever so why the hell not.
First time doing this, awesome video! I found out my 2020 TRD 4x4 came with Denso iridium’s, made the swap at 65,000 miles with the same ones. I had noticed the acceleration and mileage were suffering.. thanks for your help!
I have a 2017, just turned 60k miles. Brought in for service at the dealer and advised 460.00 to replace spark plugs! So I am searching around for a cheaper option.
60K is a good interval to replace. However, I think that it would be up to you and how well you know your vehicle. I can actually tell when my truck needs service just by being sensitive to the vehicle response. My .02 cents, changing the spark plugs to OEM is always good, but when I need to stray from that, I will use the Bosch Fine Wire Iridium. It's about 9 bucks a pop but, all my other cars have been using only this brand and product. I've never had problems with them and the performance is very noticeable. And since you're in there already, go ahead and change the wires as well. Check the hoses for cracks and replace those too while you're milling around in there.
@@rasjimenez why would you change the wiring? It’s not like old school spark plug wire . They have coils and too do all that isn’t necessary. Plus the wires are all taped up and in a wire loom. But yea checking hoses and shit like that is a good idea.
Thanks for the great video, I did my 2nd generation with the 4.0, wasn't to bad, not looking forward to doing my 3rd generation, looks like it might be a little more complicated ???
Well done video. I was just at the dealer and they quoted me 775.00 dollars. When I got off the floor laughing, I figured I'd watch this and go handle it. Pretty easy job.
It's always good to double check the spacing to make sure they're all similar. So far buying Toyota brand plugs we have not had the need to change the spacing.
Get the pre-gapped already. Takes the guess work away. Bosch Fine Wire Iridiums are pregapped and is the closest you can get to the OEM, and I find them to be better than OEM and performance is guaranteed.
I doubt you'll get any benefits from the trouble you would go through to index a plug on these engines, they're not performance racing engines. I mean you could index them, but to little benefit.
Couple of pointers to make it even easier on yourself. Remove the hood if you can find someone to lend a hand. Also, spray some lubricant down to the plugs after you remove the coils...sometimes this helps and makes things smoother. I also would use a step or little bench but mostly because mine is lifted. I might also put up a short vid next time I do mine but I think you did a great job of helping people with the basics. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
@@BR-ex9xp Good opinion but you clearly are not proficient in critical thinking. It takes about 5 mins to remove the hood, you have way more room and you add tons of lighting. Unless you want to add advantages and disadvantages to your negative comment, please refrain from ever contributing negative bullshit to actual real mechanichal advice. You are either a back yard beer redneck or just a troll. Have a great day but your comment is useless.
The manual specifically states do not gap iridium plugs, unlike older type plugs, they're pre-set (from my understanding). Gapping them with the little tool can do more damage to the tips.
I did plugs in two different second generation Tacoma and both had denso on one side and ngk on the other. I just did the plugs on my 3rd Gen and they were all denso
Passenger side spark plug can be changed in about 25 minutes and requires no special tool. However, on driver side requires professional tools and it takes about two hours.
It doesn't.....just a bunch of extensions and first extension should be duck taped to the socket =) it took me 1.5 hours even though I had to figure all out myself....but its funny how he skipped the most fucked up spark plug completely lol
So you eliminated showing the most important parts which is taking all the stuff off the drivers side. Basically making your video worthless. All you showed was the easy stuff. Totally skipping by the important stuff. TOTALLY USELESS VIDEO.
2016 Toyota Tacoma v6 I just had my first check engine light on with trac off on the same time I have 42,000 miles it seems to run fine I watched another video of disconnecting battery for 5 minutes and it made it go away just wondering if anyone else has had this problem?
They are not difficult to reach with a ratchet and socket. For spark plugs just loosen them partially so you don't need to get the bolt back in. I reached them from under the hood
Nah. I just changed the driver's side, took a break for breakfast then I'll go do the right side. I started with what side looked more difficult. Wasn't too bad
You are a smart man Tear of Taste! Just let the experts deal with it! This is complicated and if something goes wrong and the experts have to fix what you broke it will cost a fortune for them to figure out what the problem is. I've seen a few people do their own work on their car just to have it towed to an expert who then has to figure out what you did wrong.
After seeing this I will just pay the $500 to have a mechanic do it. Just too complicated and likely I will screw something up that will end up costing more than $500
BK Hursey I can't say that I have had any trouble codes so far. After doing some research it appears that this is a generic code for a fault in an electrical circuit with regards to the fuel system, it seems. I would recommend running by your local Toyota dealership and see if they have any recommendations.
Good video, but wow these modern engines are so fucking stupid. I have a 2016 TRD Off Road. Watching this makes me shake my head in disbelief. I have changed the plugs on a 1965 Pontiac, a 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, a 1986 Ford F150, a 1994 Mazda B4000, a 1996 Ford F250, and a few more cars.. Plus on my own done all the brakes, radiators, starter motors, alternators, belt changes, oil changes, tune-ups with plugs, points, condenser, set timing, etc. A whole lot more besides, and I am not mechanically trained, just DIY for 45 years now. The longest it ever took to change the plugs, either 6 or 8 depending on V6 or V8, was a grand total of 20 minutes. That's if I fell asleep half way through the process. On none of those vehicles was it necessary to remove anything to get at the plugs. Just lean in, socket wrench them out and new ones in. Normally about 2 minutes per plug. Not to mention all of the before mentioned vehicles had basically bullet proof engines, and never a recall for anything engine related on any of them. Hey, I like my Tacoma, but man these newer vehicles are over designed and over built. For those too young to have not worked on some older vehicles where all you needed were a socket wrench and a case of beer, it is pretty unfortunate this is how it is now.
As a novice replacing the 6 plugs took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The right tools are required for this job and it's not that easy considering it's a spark plug on top of the engine head. Access is difficult and left side is a bear to get things out of the way to remove the coil packs and extract the spark plug correctly. Don't forget the 10mm bolt the hold the foam coveron the left rear valve cover. It takes different lengths of 3/8 drive extentions, plus,10 & 12mm sockets to remove the coils, wire lume fastners, and the manifold support brackets on the left side, etc. New spark plug torque is 13-15 foot pounds. Coil pack bolts torque is 7-10 foot pounds. (The factory really over tightens the coil packs, it seems. Way over 10 foot pounds when removing)
Mixed feelings. I've done a sh*t ton of tune ups and rebuilt motors. He did very well.. EXCEPT the only hard parts was left OUT to be shown in the video. The hardest arts which I did do, he left out. The rest of this prior to the hard parts are self explanatory.
Great video, a little patience especially on the driver's side. Blow out any debris first before you loosen anything. Was good to see you stick a towel in the intake to keep things out. I've always done one plug at a time, reconnect and install that coil then moved onto the next one. Lord knows what can fall into the cavity moving around. The stupid things these moron engineers put on engines now days, but I guess it's all for good reasons.
@@ImOldGregg I don't see why that is a reason to dislike them? It is a maintenance item that, on average (for this truck) would be done every 3-4 years. To each their own, though
Spoke to a mechanic gosh probably 10 years ago now, but he said the newer cars are getting to the point where diy people won’t be able to work on them. They’re pushing people to go to dealerships.
not trying to insult you, but the content seems to be slipping on this channel which I am somewhat disappointed about. I do not think that the spark plugs need to be replaced till about 100,000 miles
Two hours is very realistic as I have replaced mine already. The dealership estimates even more time to change them as the service manual has you remove the plenum to change the plugs.
Eddie McMullen Do you have any suggestions for what you would like to see on the channel? Tim is correct, the service interval is 60k. As with all of my other maintenance videos on the truck, I have decided to do them a little early for recording purposes and because it ultimately does not hurt the vehicle any whatsoever. If you think 2 hours is excessive for spark plugs in this truck... I can guarantee you that there are many other engines out there that are far more in depth/take longer to replace the spark plugs.
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Thanks for your video. I disagree with some of the commenters who faulted the video for not showing each and every spark plug being reinserted. We all know there are 6! You answered all my questions and demonstrated all the critical aspects of a spark plug change. A complete novice probably should not attempt a spark plug change of this complexity without studying some of the basics of auto mechanics, such as torques, specialized sockets and the functions of systems they are disconnecting. Your video demonstrates how to accomplish this task in half the time of the dealer flat rate manual and without removing the intake. My 17 Tacoma just turned 59999 miles and the rest of the 60K service is complete. Just waiting for a break in the rain, because natural light really un-complicates the process.
Thanks for the video. I just had my 60 k service on my 17 taco and was quoted over 700 for new plugs. I asked why so much they told me becuse they had to completely take off so many items to just get to the plugs. After watching your video i will do the job myself.
Great vid, pretty much the way I do it in my dealer shop.
One tiny shortcut, if you have a 6" extension you don't need to pull the intake pipe or airbox cover to get the front plug on the passenger side, just fish the socket and extension underneath the pipe into the spark plug tube, break it loose with your ratchet, pull that off the extension, and run it out by hand.
Saves a couple minutes, especially when it's a few years older and the intake pipe fights you, and you don't run the risk of damaging the MAF sensor connector.
Thanks for this video. I was able to change my plugs and it saved me $350. I have to say, this has to be the most difficult spark plugs I have changed thus far. It took me three hours because I didn’t know what I was doing. The next time I do it on my 2016 Tacoma, which will probably be never, it should take less time. I am a beginner when it comes to doing car maintenance and repairs and if I can do it, you can too.
My dealership (here in Round Rock, Tx.) told me the exhaust manifold (in it's entirety) had to be removed to access the plugs on the driver's side, at a charge of a whopping $700.00... I'll do it myself after seeing your vid. liked and already subscribed.
You don’t need to move your exhaust manifold, maybe you’re intake.
My dealer told me that it's super difficult because the engine is mounted traversely and three of the plugs are right up against the firewall... what?
@@fierytacosupreme294 Stay far away from that stealership you comment of...
The shop near my house quoted me $800 for this job including removing intake manifold. They were also charging $200 for the plugs themselves.
Just finished the job myself for 60 in parts, 2 hours of time, and only a few bloody knuckles! Runs great.
Man I was actually quoted the same by dealer in Round Rock. Laughed and walked out. Now here I am just going to do it myself.
Can’t believe that they’re charging me over 500 bucks just to change my spark plugs. This looks so easy !!!!! I’ll just do it. Thanks!
Just finished my 2017 with 130k mi. You only showed replacing the middle spark plug on the drivers side and now I know why: the other 2 on that side are very tough to get out ! I did have to unplug the O2 sensor as well as break a retainer clip holding a wire going across the outer plug coil /cover (then about 10 min of massaging the coil packs out, afraid I was putting too much strain on some electrical wires that were in the way. Also the two metal bars you moved out of the way : yes you can get to the lower bolts through the wheel well .
How many miles were on the truck when you changed them, and how many miles were on the spark plugs before they got changed?
Few of them looked pretty worn out is why im asking.
Thanks for the video 💪😎
This video is a year old. I used your code to buy a Toyota shock absorber today (9/28/20) and I saved 5%. Thanks.
That's awesome 👌
call me crazy, but you never put the spark plugs back in! I was hoping to see what i should torque these at. Other than that, great video. I'm about to change them on my 2017 with the same OEM spark plugs.
Torque is 15
I read online it is 13 but I have a 2021 sr
Thanks. My 2nd gen was a piece of cake to work on. Having to learn new things now.
Your video was very helpful. One thing that might help amateur is like myself, knowing how to disconnect the electrical connectors themselves in all videos that I’ve seen like this is skimmed over also on all videos I’ve seen like this other than yours they concentrate on the passenger side of disconnection the driver side you skimmed over at the lot there it is not easy to get all that stuff out-of-the-way, I would’ve liked to seen you actually do that as getting a hold of some of the bolts where they are is a unbelievable knuckle buster
Great video! I had mine changed at 45k miles. And yes, the manual does specify to have it done at 60k. I had it done earlier because I have the money and I plan on keeping my truck forever so why the hell not.
how long did it take you?
@@haroldbrown3452 I left my truck at my dealership, and picked it up in the evening. I'm assuming it took them a few hours.
@@michaelm-alpha6406 thanks. trying to decide to change or get dealer, what did it cost at your dealer?
@@haroldbrown3452 I forgot the total price, I had some other stuff done also but I think it was a few hundred.
Harold Brown I was just quoted 453.00 at Vancouver Toyota. That is why I am watching this video. 😬
Did you see any difference in performance or idle?
First time doing this, awesome video! I found out my 2020 TRD 4x4 came with Denso iridium’s, made the swap at 65,000 miles with the same ones. I had noticed the acceleration and mileage were suffering.. thanks for your help!
Thanks for posting this. I have family that works for yota and he said the intake gasket is part of that service.
I have a 2017, just turned 60k miles. Brought in for service at the dealer and advised 460.00 to replace spark plugs! So I am searching around for a cheaper option.
Damn rip off wow
Just do it your self and get the oem spark plugs or get ngk
60K is a good interval to replace. However, I think that it would be up to you and how well you know your vehicle. I can actually tell when my truck needs service just by being sensitive to the vehicle response. My .02 cents, changing the spark plugs to OEM is always good, but when I need to stray from that, I will use the Bosch Fine Wire Iridium. It's about 9 bucks a pop but, all my other cars have been using only this brand and product. I've never had problems with them and the performance is very noticeable. And since you're in there already, go ahead and change the wires as well. Check the hoses for cracks and replace those too while you're milling around in there.
@@rasjimenez why would you change the wiring? It’s not like old school spark plug wire . They have coils and too do all that isn’t necessary. Plus the wires are all taped up and in a wire loom. But yea checking hoses and shit like that is a good idea.
Thanks for the great video, I did my 2nd generation with the 4.0, wasn't to bad, not looking forward to doing my 3rd generation, looks like it might be a little more complicated ???
Do the drive shaft greasing next.
Well done video. I was just at the dealer and they quoted me 775.00 dollars. When I got off the floor laughing, I figured I'd watch this and go handle it. Pretty easy job.
That’s unfortunate man, my local stealership was willing to do it for 240$ labor another 75$ in parts
Thanks you made this job way easier than most.
The dealership I bought my 2017 Tacoma DCSB Offroad charges $500 to do this including parts. Still a bit outrageous!
Some charge up to 850. It’s worth 200 at max in my opinion.
I just called Toyota of Orlando. They quoted me 600.00 + tax and four hours to do the job.
Yeah wanted 400 to do them...will do them myself for sure
Thanks for the content. I plan to change mine in a few months.
damn, looks like a major pain in the ass compared to the previous v6 4.0l engine
Did you torque the spark plugs by spec or just tighten them?
Awesome job. I'm not afraid to do this now. Thanks! :)
How’s the truck doing?
Is there a torque spec to tightening the spark plugs ?
Dont torque spark plugs. Get it hand tight and then a 1/4 turn.
From what I've read on Tacoma forums, it's 11-13 ft/lbs
Applying anti seize to the threads is more critical, if you don’t they can get frozen in the head and you’re completely Fkt
Ok got it. Got plugs coming in the mail. Thanks for the o2 sensor plug tip, i definitely would have unplugged and threw a code. Wish me luck
Did you miss a spark plug on the driver's side? I counted two replaced (driver's side)...other than that, great video.
I put Iridium plugs in my 17 Tacoma... good for over 100,000 they say.
That's a lot of miles on spark plugs. That's why it's good to use the good quality parts!
Bandit Off-road Yep Iridiums are the best!
How did you get the connectors off so easily?
Did you “index” your plugs or just install and go?
It's always good to double check the spacing to make sure they're all similar. So far buying Toyota brand plugs we have not had the need to change the spacing.
Get the pre-gapped already. Takes the guess work away. Bosch Fine Wire Iridiums are pregapped and is the closest you can get to the OEM, and I find them to be better than OEM and performance is guaranteed.
@@rasjimenez are you sponsored by Bosch ?
I doubt you'll get any benefits from the trouble you would go through to index a plug on these engines, they're not performance racing engines. I mean you could index them, but to little benefit.
Couple of pointers to make it even easier on yourself. Remove the hood if you can find someone to lend a hand. Also, spray some lubricant down to the plugs after you remove the coils...sometimes this helps and makes things smoother. I also would use a step or little bench but mostly because mine is lifted.
I might also put up a short vid next time I do mine but I think you did a great job of helping people with the basics.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Removing the hood is the worst advice ever. Nobody follow this advice unless you want a head ache
@@BR-ex9xp Good opinion but you clearly are not proficient in critical thinking. It takes about 5 mins to remove the hood, you have way more room and you add tons of lighting. Unless you want to add advantages and disadvantages to your negative comment, please refrain from ever contributing negative bullshit to actual real mechanichal advice. You are either a back yard beer redneck or just a troll. Have a great day but your comment is useless.
@@BR-ex9xpikr? Removing a hood to change some plugs? Haha, that would be like removing the transmission to change the filter…
Hello,
Does the oem spark plugs come calibrated or do I have to calibrate them? Thanks in advance.
They should be close, but we did double check the gaps in ours.
The manual specifically states do not gap iridium plugs, unlike older type plugs, they're pre-set (from my understanding). Gapping them with the little tool can do more damage to the tips.
Do you not torque your plugs to 12-14 ft lbs???
You missed one spark plug lol
Is it true that original plugs are two different brands?
I did plugs in two different second generation Tacoma and both had denso on one side and ngk on the other. I just did the plugs on my 3rd Gen and they were all denso
Did you have to gap the OEM plugs or are they set out of the box?
We checked them, but the ones that we received were right out of the box.
You’ll screw them up if you try and gap modern plugs they’re fabricated to spec
Would you be willing to help me change mine? I'm in Raleigh as well
Passenger side spark plug can be changed in about 25 minutes and requires no special tool. However, on driver side requires professional tools and it takes about two hours.
It doesn't.....just a bunch of extensions and first extension should be duck taped to the socket =) it took me 1.5 hours even though I had to figure all out myself....but its funny how he skipped the most fucked up spark plug completely lol
3/8 ratchet, 6" extension ( preferably two) 10mm socket, 12mm socket, 5/8 spark plug socket that's it
So you eliminated showing the most important parts which is taking all the stuff off the drivers side. Basically making your video worthless. All you showed was the easy stuff. Totally skipping by the important stuff. TOTALLY USELESS VIDEO.
true
Had a hard time with cylinder 6 huh
took off "other stuff"?
2016 Toyota Tacoma v6 I just had my first check engine light on with trac off on the same time I have 42,000 miles it seems to run fine I watched another video of disconnecting battery for 5 minutes and it made it go away just wondering if anyone else has had this problem?
It may be your mass air flow sensor. I had the same problem on my 2017 Corolla.
Im about to try doing mine at 72,000
Thank you for video, it came in handy
Love to know how you got to the bolts on the bottom of the black brackets on the drive side.....
I watched another video where that got to them from the wheel well
They are not difficult to reach with a ratchet and socket. For spark plugs just loosen them partially so you don't need to get the bolt back in. I reached them from under the hood
Anyone who can change plugs on the driver side is pure genius
Nah. I just changed the driver's side, took a break for breakfast then I'll go do the right side. I started with what side looked more difficult. Wasn't too bad
@@helloneighbor11 Take a victory lap, you are a genius my friend !!!
@@wlew3499 lol. Far from it. The hardest part is just getting started. 5 bolts and one hose not counting the coils and plugs themselves
Well they sure don't make things simple anymore. Think I'm going to have the dealer change mine
You are a smart man Tear of Taste! Just let the experts deal with it! This is complicated and if something goes wrong and the experts have to fix what you broke it will cost a fortune for them to figure out what the problem is. I've seen a few people do their own work on their car just to have it towed to an expert who then has to figure out what you did wrong.
Thanks for your help!
Good video thank you
After seeing this I will just pay the $500 to have a mechanic do it. Just too complicated and likely I will screw something up that will end up costing more than $500
How many mile before you change it?
Around 60k
Thank you Sir
Thanks, did you torque the spark plugs?
Just hand tightened
This doesn't look that hard. Just get a super long socket extension and take your time!
Thanks great video
My 2016 taco keeps throwing a p0001 code , have you ever had that happen on yours?
BK Hursey I can't say that I have had any trouble codes so far. After doing some research it appears that this is a generic code for a fault in an electrical circuit with regards to the fuel system, it seems. I would recommend running by your local Toyota dealership and see if they have any recommendations.
Thanks will do
thank you
Good video, but wow these modern engines are so fucking stupid. I have a 2016 TRD Off Road. Watching this makes me shake my head in disbelief. I have changed the plugs on a 1965 Pontiac, a 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, a 1986 Ford F150, a 1994 Mazda B4000, a 1996 Ford F250, and a few more cars.. Plus on my own done all the brakes, radiators, starter motors, alternators, belt changes, oil changes, tune-ups with plugs, points, condenser, set timing, etc. A whole lot more besides, and I am not mechanically trained, just DIY for 45 years now. The longest it ever took to change the plugs, either 6 or 8 depending on V6 or V8, was a grand total of 20 minutes. That's if I fell asleep half way through the process. On none of those vehicles was it necessary to remove anything to get at the plugs. Just lean in, socket wrench them out and new ones in. Normally about 2 minutes per plug. Not to mention all of the before mentioned vehicles had basically bullet proof engines, and never a recall for anything engine related on any of them. Hey, I like my Tacoma, but man these newer vehicles are over designed and over built. For those too young to have not worked on some older vehicles where all you needed were a socket wrench and a case of beer, it is pretty unfortunate this is how it is now.
You missed #2 plug.
How long did it take? Toyota says 4 hours.
As a novice replacing the 6 plugs took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The right tools are required for this job and it's not that easy considering it's a spark plug on top of the engine head. Access is difficult and left side is a bear to get things out of the way to remove the coil packs and extract the spark plug correctly. Don't forget the 10mm bolt the hold the foam coveron the left rear valve cover.
It takes different lengths of 3/8 drive extentions, plus,10 & 12mm sockets to remove the coils, wire lume fastners, and the manifold support brackets on the left side, etc. New spark plug torque is 13-15 foot pounds. Coil pack bolts torque is 7-10 foot pounds. (The factory really over tightens the coil packs, it seems. Way over 10 foot pounds when removing)
Great video, thank you. I am at 66k so I better get at it :)
Great video
A pain in the arse, but still miles better than a ‘04 F150
Mixed feelings. I've done a sh*t ton of tune ups and rebuilt motors. He did very well.. EXCEPT the only hard parts was left OUT to be shown in the video. The hardest arts which I did do, he left out. The rest of this prior to the hard parts are self explanatory.
guy never explained or show how driver side is accomplished. I
Toyota desires $500 in compensation to complete this task ... 2022
Great video, a little patience especially on the driver's side. Blow out any debris first before you loosen anything. Was good to see you stick a towel in the intake to keep things out. I've always done one plug at a time, reconnect and install that coil then moved onto the next one. Lord knows what can fall into the cavity moving around. The stupid things these moron engineers put on engines now days, but I guess it's all for good reasons.
How many miles do have on your Tacoma
Jared Dodge At the recording of this video, ~53,000 miles.
Chad Miller then why change them
Old Gregg They’re supposed to be changed at 60K miles.
Tim Strange seems crazy low. Another reason to dislike the 3.5.
@@ImOldGregg I don't see why that is a reason to dislike them? It is a maintenance item that, on average (for this truck) would be done every 3-4 years. To each their own, though
What kind of maniac would design something so difficult to work on.
the same guy who thought it would be good to move the oil filter to under the engine and change it to the dumb type it is now.
Spoke to a mechanic gosh probably 10 years ago now, but he said the newer cars are getting to the point where diy people won’t be able to work on them. They’re pushing people to go to dealerships.
The dealership wants to charge me $550.00 to do this.
Wonderful, Thanks!
My dealer wants 800 bucks for plug change.
This engine is worse in every possible way than the 06-15 4,0l v6, wtf toyota
Easy peesy
not trying to insult you, but the content seems to be slipping on this channel which I am somewhat disappointed about. I do not think that the spark plugs need to be replaced till about 100,000 miles
Eddie McMullen The manual says to change them at 60K.
@@TimStrange that may be, but 2 hours to replace them seems excessive
Two hours is very realistic as I have replaced mine already. The dealership estimates even more time to change them as the service manual has you remove the plenum to change the plugs.
Eddie McMullen Do you have any suggestions for what you would like to see on the channel? Tim is correct, the service interval is 60k. As with all of my other maintenance videos on the truck, I have decided to do them a little early for recording purposes and because it ultimately does not hurt the vehicle any whatsoever. If you think 2 hours is excessive for spark plugs in this truck... I can guarantee you that there are many other engines out there that are far more in depth/take longer to replace the spark plugs.
@@johnpmurphy13 The nice thing is you don't actually have to remove it to replace them when you do it on your own - you just have to finagle it!
What is the torque spec for the two bars on the driver side?