Great Video! I have done a few of these now in various vehicles that use the 3.6L. The only caution I have is regarding the reservoir hose. On a 2015 XTS, I did recently, it has a power steering reservoir near the end that pivots and they like to break off right there. Thankfully, Dorman makes a replacement because the plastic connection becomes brittle.
Thank you for sharing this - I'll be attempting a spark plug replacement on my spouse's XT5 soon. Looks like reaching that #5 plug is gonna be a bit of a challenge, so wish me luck!
I changed mine out on my XTS 3 years ago as it was getting close to 100k miles anyways. I know this job may scare people but it's really not difficult.
they dont go dry they would usually get oil on them from the pcv system so the orings swell up thus replacement is suggested and 18ftlbs if the tighten spec.
does anyone have a video showing how to do this and less talking . Im noticing a lot of you tubers forget that part. at the end he actually show how to remove the screws from another part unrelated. Like maybe actually showing him taking out at least one spark plug, this video is for pros who already know a few things
As a professional for 28 years how do you think alot of stuff was taught what and how to do was given to us? It was books , it was reading and deciphering the information from service manuals. Even as an apprentice I was told to go read the service manual then start to work on it if I have questions see him. Im a visual learner myself but can also listen t what someone says and apply it. If you need to take notes during the video.
Front of the engine where the belts are thats front of the motor. Left side of the engine is 135 right side is 246 Not all that time but that's a rule of thumb some euro spec cars they all go around in one loop
If your buying the correct type of plugs then you don't need to gap them at all. Only copper plugs you need to check the gap. Any tool used to gap platinum plugs can damage the tips.
Great Video!
I have done a few of these now in various vehicles that use the 3.6L. The only caution I have is regarding the reservoir hose. On a 2015 XTS, I did recently, it has a power steering reservoir near the end that pivots and they like to break off right there. Thankfully, Dorman makes a replacement because the plastic connection becomes brittle.
Plastics in hot engines older cars always a potential issue
Thank you for sharing this - I'll be attempting a spark plug replacement on my spouse's XT5 soon. Looks like reaching that #5 plug is gonna be a bit of a challenge, so wish me luck!
Tips in the video on how to do .
Is best to change the coil at same time? When changing the spark plugs?
coils usually don't cause issues at times they do its up to you if you want to replace the same time
I changed mine out on my XTS 3 years ago as it was getting close to 100k miles anyways. I know this job may scare people but it's really not difficult.
no its not bad at all no real special tools needed
Do the intake manifold gaskets go on dry, do those bolts need to be torqued in a sequence, what ft lbs for the bolts
they dont go dry they would usually get oil on them from the pcv system so the orings swell up thus replacement is suggested and 18ftlbs if the tighten spec.
I have a 2017 XT5 Not XTS. Is the process the same? What is part number for gaskits?
provided its the same engine size then yes as for the part numbers i dont have them
Can you do a video on how to take the intake off and change the gaskets
if you watch and listen to this video it will tell you how to do it
@@kevinsmobileautomotiverepair I did but you had the intake off already
I heard iridium pugs are so gentle they can break while torqueing. Can I get away with hand tightening mine? (or just wrenching them until real snag)
No need to torque them they are not a load bearing item
@@kevinsmobileautomotiverepair Thanks. I`ll just wrench tighten them then.
Hey do u have the part number for the plugs please
no i dont but id uses AC delco they are oem manufacture
Hello what’s the cylinder diagram the first 3 sparks plugs in front of engine by the radiator what’s is the number 135 or 246
Front is 2 4 6 rear is 1 3 5 front if the engine is where the belts are
1 3 5 is by the firewall 5. Is near the drivers side right?
does anyone have a video showing how to do this and less talking . Im noticing a lot of you tubers forget that part. at the end he actually show how to remove the screws from another part unrelated. Like maybe actually showing him taking out at least one spark plug, this video is for pros who already know a few things
As a professional for 28 years how do you think alot of stuff was taught what and how to do was given to us? It was books , it was reading and deciphering the information from service manuals. Even as an apprentice I was told to go read the service manual then start to work on it if I have questions see him. Im a visual learner myself but can also listen t what someone says and apply it. If you need to take notes during the video.
how many coils on this model if you dont mind me asking?
6
Hi. Which one is cylinder 5 for 2017 Cadillac xts
bank 1 is 1 3 5 bank 2 is 2 4 6
Standing in front of the car where is 1 3 5 by the radiator or by the wind shield
Front of the engine where the belts are thats front of the motor. Left side of the engine is 135 right side is 246 Not all that time but that's a rule of thumb some euro spec cars they all go around in one loop
What should the spark plug gap be?
If your buying the correct type of plugs then you don't need to gap them at all. Only copper plugs you need to check the gap. Any tool used to gap platinum plugs can damage the tips.
Why disconnect battery before changing sparkplugs
Where did you hear or see a battery needing to be disconnected in this video?
@@kevinsmobileautomotiverepair from a you tube video on how to change spark plugs on a 2016 Cadillac XTS
If i did not say it I cant help you as to why someone else did that.
Thank you
You're welcome
Where is the #5. Cylinder
Find the front of the engine where the belts are bank 1 is on the left bank 2 is on the right bank 1 is 1 3 5 bank 2 is 2 4 6
Shouldnt you of started the video before removing everything?
Nope because i was working cant hold the camera
What should the plugs be torqued to?
13 ft lbs not enough to read on most torque wrenchs