Thanks for the video- I was a little intimidated at first but I followed your instructions and SUCCESS! I think my mechanic quoted me at $150 just for the plugs and labor but I did all 4 plugs and coils for about $60 for parts. Thank you Thank you Thank you :)
You have the best video explaining this. I am a woman who has always felt intimidated by working on my car on my own. This has made me realize how easy some things can be. Thank you! I'm going to do this myself this week!
I used your video yesterday to replace the valve cover gasket. Today I'll do the spark plugs! Thanks. Though, I probably should've just done it at the same time...
My 09 is dropping idle at stops, idk, had new alternator and battery, ck air flow , 🤷🏼♀️. Friend is a mechanic but not around, saw a vid to reset idle, just prior to this the engine light came on( call auto shop have them look later today) did the resest- engine light came off but who knows, i wont drive it till im done work today, to the shop we will go!! Hope i dont have to buy a horse and cart!!!! Female here- not a fan of high price mechanic jobs. Ugh. Could be a sparkplug. When i had alternator trouble, the guy helping me and myself - i think we flooded it trying give “it gas”!!!! Jezzus krist 😫🙏🏽💫💃
coil packs on napa are like 100$ each. i'm not sure i trust a 4 pack for about 50 $. And can I only change the spark plugs without changing the coil packs ?
@@followurheart1 after some more research I found that you can do it and then you can change coil packs if they need to be changed. I don't think you'll ruin your new spark plugs, and anyway spark plugs are cheap. But don't take my words seriously I'm not 100 % sure of what I say.
Yes you can change the plugs without replacing the coil packs. I've done it twice now on my 2007 Vibe with 240K miles. Don't put any anitseize on the spark plug threads, they are made to come out okay with their normal coating. I only use the Toyota plugs, and I would only use a Toyota Coil when or if it is ever needed. I don't like cheap parts. There can be big quality difference in parts.
I am here because my car wont start, or if it does, it idles very very terrible. Code says cylinder 2 misfire. Its a pontiac wave g3 (2009). Hopefully this will fix the problem.... It has been too cold for working on it and too cold to start the car (below 0 Celsius to -15 C). The car started and actually idled one day that it was 5 C outside.
I have a 2009 Pontiac vibe and it has a little bit of a I think it's a misfire at the transition from at 1800 it drops down after it shifts gear into a higher gear and I get a little bit of a rumble rumble that sounds like possibly a misfire and it's also burn some oil so I'm thinking that's why I'm going to replace this to you basically get rid of the rumble and also to check to see if like you said the gasket me a failed and maybe oil getting in one of these cylinders making it misfire. What do you think?
Your valve cover gasket has deteriorated that’s why you have spark plug wet in oil….you need to change your valve cover gasket if not you’re going to have the same problem….
Did coil packs on my 03 vibe along with plugs. Also did my valve cover gasket. Thx for ur how-to videos. Also the for the Amazon reference. Price was a HUGE difference compared to Auto zone. As a single father making ends meet, let me say thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you.
I have had a 2005 Pontiac vibe for now almost 9 yrs I absolutely love it! It has been beat to hell and back my my boys and myself and it has yet to fail me other than having the normal keep up I’ve only had to replace starter & radiator! And this will be the second time changing coil packs & plugs! I have 262,000 miles and it’s still runny great!
Good Morning. The picture of me from jackmason7518 is not me. i have a 2007 Vibe with say 125,000 miles and same plugs runs good. Is the some thing I should be looking at. Jack
Just changed plugs on a friend’s 2005 Vibe. # 3 also had wet coil from leaking valve cover gasket. Luckily, the plug was still firing faithfully after 212K miles. Also changed nearby PCV valve.
Always use copper antiseize on spark plug threads , because the head is aluminum. 23 Nm. You can hear the dry squeek when you removed the old plugs , because they were not coated with antiseize before install.
NO do not use antiseize on the threads. It is very hard to get them out the next time. I know. The Toyota plugs will come out fine. Aftermarket, you take your chances.
If the coil packs are from China, they'll be a problem. See if you can find Denso coil packs, original equipment. Yeah, they cost more, but they're worth it. Replace the #2 with a Denso.
I guess I don't see what bolt you are talking about? Is it the bolt hole on top of the valve cover where the engine cover bolts on? Is that what you are referencing?
@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll Its the valve cover bolt, right at cylinder #3 there is a bolt missing on the valve cover. In the valve cover gasket replacement video, its the only one that was 12 mm and you have a long funny looking bolt on it.
My dealership quoted $2100 for this! Did it myself following this video and saved over $1900!
Thanks for the video- I was a little intimidated at first but I followed your instructions and SUCCESS! I think my mechanic quoted me at $150 just for the plugs and labor but I did all 4 plugs and coils for about $60 for parts. Thank you Thank you Thank you :)
You are very welcome! Glad I was able to help save you some money! :)
You have the best video explaining this. I am a woman who has always felt intimidated by working on my car on my own. This has made me realize how easy some things can be. Thank you! I'm going to do this myself this week!
Looks easy enough. Need to change the faulty coil pack on cylinder 2 for my son this weekend. This video helped!
I used your video yesterday to replace the valve cover gasket. Today I'll do the spark plugs! Thanks. Though, I probably should've just done it at the same time...
Luckily, it is pretty easy to get them coil packs back out :) glad I was able to help! :)
My 09 is dropping idle at stops, idk, had new alternator and battery, ck air flow , 🤷🏼♀️. Friend is a mechanic but not around, saw a vid to reset idle, just prior to this the engine light came on( call auto shop have them look later today) did the resest- engine light came off but who knows, i wont drive it till im done work today, to the shop we will go!! Hope i dont have to buy a horse and cart!!!! Female here- not a fan of high price mechanic jobs. Ugh. Could be a sparkplug. When i had alternator trouble, the guy helping me and myself - i think we flooded it trying give “it gas”!!!! Jezzus krist 😫🙏🏽💫💃
Good Morning. Thank you for the info. Jack
I have 03 matrix say misfire in cylinder 1 how do I know which one is 1
coil packs on napa are like 100$ each. i'm not sure i trust a 4 pack for about 50 $. And can I only change the spark plugs without changing the coil packs ?
Good question again no answer!😫
@@followurheart1 after some more research I found that you can do it and then you can change coil packs if they need to be changed. I don't think you'll ruin your new spark plugs, and anyway spark plugs are cheap. But don't take my words seriously I'm not 100 % sure of what I say.
Yes you can change the plugs without replacing the coil packs. I've done it twice now on my 2007 Vibe with 240K miles. Don't put any anitseize on the spark plug threads, they are made to come out okay with their normal coating. I only use the Toyota plugs, and I would only use a Toyota Coil when or if it is ever needed. I don't like cheap parts. There can be big quality difference in parts.
Good. Job am doing the same thing. #3 spark plug had the same issue. But. Wer is that other video
I am here because my car wont start, or if it does, it idles very very terrible. Code says cylinder 2 misfire. Its a pontiac wave g3 (2009). Hopefully this will fix the problem.... It has been too cold for working on it and too cold to start the car (below 0 Celsius to -15 C). The car started and actually idled one day that it was 5 C outside.
I have a 2009 Pontiac vibe and it has a little bit of a I think it's a misfire at the transition from at 1800 it drops down after it shifts gear into a higher gear and I get a little bit of a rumble rumble that sounds like possibly a misfire and it's also burn some oil so I'm thinking that's why I'm going to replace this to you basically get rid of the rumble and also to check to see if like you said the gasket me a failed and maybe oil getting in one of these cylinders making it misfire. What do you think?
What about the speark plug gap? And what is the recommended torque for tightening the spark plugs?
Great question- no answer!😏
It is usually around 25 ft lbs. Pretty tight as you can get it with a regular length 3/8 inch rachet.
Thank you so much because a mechanic want to charge me $500 just to do that
You’re welcome!! Glad to help!
Good Morning. Do the spark plus come pre set gap or do you need to ajust. Jack
Hey! If you get ones specifically for your Vibe, then they will come pre gapped. Hope that helps!
Plug gapped at .044
ALWAYS verify the gap. Gaps from the manufacturer are not always correct. Trust but verify...
@GALTwarrior good point😊
Thank you bro
Your valve cover gasket has deteriorated that’s why you have spark plug wet in oil….you need to change your valve cover gasket if not you’re going to have the same problem….
Whats the size on the spark plug head
I believe its 5/8 inch
Have a 2006 Toyota Matrix
Toyota Matrix is the same thing as the Pontiac Vibe. The motor in both is from Toyota :)
more wind noise than vocal and the maker had a chance to fix it or re-ecord it...
It really isn’t that bad... I just rewatched and I could understand myself and the wind was only there sometimes.
Did coil packs on my 03 vibe along with plugs. Also did my valve cover gasket. Thx for ur how-to videos. Also the for the Amazon reference. Price was a HUGE difference compared to Auto zone. As a single father making ends meet, let me say thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you.
I have had a 2005 Pontiac vibe for now almost 9 yrs I absolutely love it! It has been beat to hell and back my my boys and myself and it has yet to fail me other than having the normal keep up I’ve only had to replace starter & radiator! And this will be the second time changing coil packs & plugs! I have 262,000 miles and it’s still runny great!
Me to odometer doesn't roll any more stopped at 299,999
I've made it beyond 350k in mine!
@@johnrussell7028 I think that happens to all of them
About to throw new coils and spark plugs in mine at 195k. 2005 car still runs like a dream in 2024. Pontiac vibe ftw!
Putting single plat in a vvti car that calls for iridium isn't smart.
Yes. I'll be using iridium on mine.
Good Morning. The picture of me from jackmason7518 is not me. i have a 2007 Vibe with say 125,000 miles and same plugs runs good. Is the some thing I should be looking at. Jack
Just changed plugs on a friend’s 2005 Vibe. # 3 also had wet coil from leaking valve cover gasket. Luckily, the plug was still firing faithfully after 212K miles. Also changed nearby PCV valve.
Chad, I hear you fix everything. Will you please fix my marriage?
My car has a slow take off from stop lights, stop signs ECT, hills.
Makes it look so easy Awesome
Thanks for watching!!! You can totally do it!
Nice job, do you gap your plugs?
We personally didn’t on these plugs. They worked perfeftly
They come pre gapped, long life plugs
@@slalomking I have found that occasionally they get messed up somewhere along the way, so I still check them. Force of habit.
I'll spend the extra $$$ for non cheap parts.❤
Always use copper antiseize on spark plug threads , because the head is aluminum. 23 Nm. You can hear the dry squeek when you removed the old plugs , because they were not coated with antiseize before install.
NO do not use antiseize on the threads. It is very hard to get them out the next time. I know. The Toyota plugs will come out fine. Aftermarket, you take your chances.
Is this the same 1.8L 4-cyl. in the 2010 Pontiac Vibe? Thanks.
No, after 2009 Vibes used a different larger motor from the Camry.
Replaced all 4 oem coil packs with the 48.99 set from Amazon and car ran great for 6 months now misfire on cylinder 2.
If the coil packs are from China, they'll be a problem. See if you can find Denso coil packs, original equipment. Yeah, they cost more, but they're worth it. Replace the #2 with a Denso.
@@PopPopProudnot "china" but CHEAPA!
I notice you have a bolt missing on the valve cover gasket right at cylinder #3, that is what is causing your oil problem.
I guess I don't see what bolt you are talking about? Is it the bolt hole on top of the valve cover where the engine cover bolts on? Is that what you are referencing?
@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll Its the valve cover bolt, right at cylinder #3 there is a bolt missing on the valve cover. In the valve cover gasket replacement video, its the only one that was 12 mm and you have a long funny looking bolt on it.
@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll you can see it at time frame 8;19 on the video
Good eye guy
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